[header] How to teach your horse to pick up a hoof [title] Tie up the horse. [step] Even if your horse is well-behaved and allows you to touch its body, its legs and feet may be another matter. Tie the horse securely. 
[substeps] If the horse becomes agitated when tied, have a horse-wise helper hold the horse on a lead rope instead. Both you and your helper should wear sturdy boots.