Method and apparatus for altering an equine leg conformation

Details Method and apparatus for altering an equine leg conformation Method and apparatus for altering an equine leg conformation

1979-02-28

1980-10-14

Martin, Jr., William D.

Geometrical instruments

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Hoof

33 3C, A01L 1100

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042273110

ABSTRACT:
An equine leg conformation is altered by bracing the hoof against shifting movement while standing on a supporting surface, wedging the hoof to tilt it with respect to the surface into an attitude which serves to provide a desired altered leg configuration, and altering the support for the leg to provide a hoof attitude in normal use equivalent to the aforesaid attitude. Apparatus for use in altering the leg conformation includes a base providing a supporting surface for the hoof, means on the base for bracing the hoof against shifting movement, and wedge means advanceable on the base in the direction of the bracing means for tilting the hoof with respect to the supporting surface into an attitude which serves to provide a desired leg conformation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 583706 (1897-06-01), Kearns et al.
patent: 2331177 (1943-10-01), Pesco

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