This nail care tool used to push back the cuticles.  Your hoof stick should always be wet so not to scratch or damage your nail plate in any way.  Work from the outer side of your cuticle in circular movements to the center and the same with the other side.  Do not push too hard on your cuticles; they are there for a reason, to protect from invading bacteria getting into your matrix and physical damage. If you want to customize your order hoof stick with your nail studio, brand name or into other colour, all will arrange.