Steer roping training device

A self-guiding, trackless steer roping training device comprising:

• a base section including a frame, a wheel axle connected to the rear of said frame, and a pair of spaced drive wheels mounted at opposite ends of said wheel axle;
• drive means including a drive axle connected to said frame in parallel, spaced relationship to said wheel axle, a flywheel mounted on said drive axle, and means for interconnecting said flywheel and at least one of said drive wheels for rotating said wheels and moving said base section;
• a body section having at least one wheel mounted at the front thereof;
• means interconnecting said base and body sections and permitting pivotal movement of said body section relative to said base section about a forwardly-directed, generally horizontal axis to permit bidirectional sideward leaning of said body section relative to said base section;
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• means for biasing said body section in a generally upright position.

A self-guiding, trackless steer roping training device comprising:

• a base section having a pair of spaced drive wheels mounted at the back thereof;
• drive means mounted on said base section and being connected to at least one of said drive wheels for rotating said wheels and moving said base section;
• a body section having at least one wheel mounted at the front thereof;
• means interconnecting said base and body sections and permitting pivotal movement of said body section relative to said base section about a forwardly directed, generally horizontal axis to permit bidirectional sideward leaning of said body section relative to said base section, said interconnecting means comprising:
• an elongate tubular member mounted on said base section and defining said generally horizontal axis;
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• a shaft mounted on said body section and extending through said tubular member and being supported thereby for pivotal movement therein;
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• means for biasing said body section in a generally upright position.