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US 4,136,874 AGranted
Vertically adjustable bovine roping practice apparatus
OwnerKenneth J. McCordinventor
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Abstract
A portable, mechanical apparatus that can simulate either a running calf or a running steer for the purposes of roping exercises by changing the body height and position to resemble either a calf or a steer. The apparatus further including a ground engaging element and a release system that accomodates the roping techniques of both calf roping and steer roping which is easily reconnected to the tow-cable for subsequent exercises.
Claims9
A bovine roping practice apparatus comprising:
- (a) a ground engaging means for translational movement along the ground;
- (b) a super structure connected to said ground engaging means and selectively movable vertically between a stable first and a stable second position, means to secure said super structure in said first and second positions;
- wherein said first position approximates the height and appearance of a calf suitable for practicing the roping of calves, and said second position approximates the height and appearance of a steer, said super structure in said second position having rearward legs approximating the legs of a steer with downwardly disposed free ends, which free ends are also disposed substantially free of the apparatus and above the ground suitable for practicing the roping of steers;
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- (c) a tow-cable means releaseably connected to said super structure for towing said apparatus along the ground.
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