US 2008/0257562 A1 · FARRIER TRAINING SYSTEM

Abstract

A farrier training system includes an artificial leg portion attached to an artificial hoof portion. The hoof portion is removably attached to the lower end of the leg portion. The leg is articulated with at least one spring-loaded joint to simulate a real horse's leg and train the farrier in proper shoeing techniques. The removable hoof portion is replaceable with hoof portions exhibiting typical hoof diseases and abnormalities. The hoof portion is carvable and indicates through color changes when the hoof portion has been carved too deeply. The hoof portion is also nailable and includes the ability to indicate when nails have been inserted too deeply. Horseshoe stock is provided along with tools for forming the stock into horseshoes fitted to the removable hoof portion. A support platform is provided to allow the upper end of the leg portion to be removably attached to a fixture, building or ground surface.

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Dependent claims

A farrier training system, comprising:

an artificial leg portion, said leg portion being formed of substantially rigid material and having an upper end and a lower end;
an artificial hoof portion, said hoof portion having an upper end and a lower end and being removably attached at said upper end to said lower end of said leg portion;
horseshoe stock, said horseshoe stock being formable into horseshoes sized and shaped to fit said hoof portion;
and
means for attaching said horseshoes to said hoof portion.

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