Abstract: The invention concerns a horseshoe-like, plate-configured hoof pad of plastic material having two legs, which can be adapted to the size of the hoof by means of changing their distance with respect to one another, having the form of a connecting bar which can be engaged with the legs of the pad in the area of their ends, which pad is provided with a running surface covered by profile bodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoof guard for hooves of equestrian animals, especially for horse hooves, comprising a horseshoe-shaped base body (1), which has a walking side (11) and a hoof application side (10). The hoof guard also comprises at least two lifting devices (18), which can be displaced in or on the base body (1) and which can be fixed to the base body (1). Each lifting device consists of a sliding part (23), which is mounted in or on the base body (1) inside a depression or recess, and of a stop part (24), which projects away from the walking side while extending in an essentially perpendicular manner to the sliding part (23), and which rests against the hoof.

Abstract: A horseshoe with spikes and a method for making the spikes. The horseshoe has a ground engaging surface provided with first and second series of substantially parallel V-shaped grooves. The first series of substantially parallel V-shaped grooves define a first series of axes and the second series of substantially parallel V-shaped grooves define a second series of axes intersecting the first series of axes at an angle, thereby defining a plurality of pyramid-like spikes on the at least one portion of the ground engaging surface.

Abstract: Improved horseshoe of the type substantially consisting of an element with legs (6-7), which either or not merge into each other, and whereby the upper surface (8) of which, which is intended for coming into contact with the hoof (2), is provided with unevennesses, such as grooves, ribs, protrusions or impressions, characterized in that at least one leg (6) or (7) is provided with a surface (17), (18), respectively, the surface structure of which differs from that of the remaining part (A) of said upper surface (8).

Abstract: A hoof shoe formed in situ and a method for building a hoof shoe, such as a horseshoe, of an intended shape in situ are disclosed, including cleaning the surface of the shoe area of horse hoof of debris, extruding onto the cleaned hoof surface from a common mix tip communicating with separate reactive resin precursors in first and second chambers a flowable horseshoe preform comprising an intimate curable mixture of reactive resin precursors at a profile depth and width generally conforming to the intended horseshoe shape, adhering the mixture to said shoe area surface, rapidly curing the mixture to a non-flowable mass by reaction of said resin precursors, and locally shaping the horseshoe mass to modify its extruded profile to a final intended horseshoe shape on the surface.

Abstract: A shoe for a hoofed animal, e.g. a horseshoe, is described which comprises a body made from a thermoplastic composition which comprises a matrix of a thermoplastic material which has a softening point of less than 100° C., such as a polycaprolactone. A method of shoeing a hoofed animal, such as a horse, is also described.

Abstract: A hoof shoe formed in situ and a method for building a hoof shoe, such as a horseshoe, of an intended shape in situ are disclosed, including cleaning the surface of the shoe area of the horse hoof of debris, depositing a malleable mass of resin onto the cleaned hoof surface, supporting the resin mass until no longer malleable and shaped into an intended horseshoe shape.

Abstract: A horseshoe is made from a metal matrix composite. The metal matrix contains particles of a silicon boride composition. The preferred metal is aluminum and the preferred form of the silicon boride is silicon hexaboride. The horseshoe is lightweight and has superior wear resistance and good vibration damping characteristics.

Abstract: A multi-sizable horseshoe made of flexible synthetic material whose heel members may be spread apart thereby enlarging the size of the horseshoe so that it can have multiple size dimensions thereby allowing a single horseshoe to fit all different sizes of horse's hoofs. The outer edge of the body member has a downwardly extending outer gripping edge. The outer edge of the body member has an outside rim extending upwardly that mates with the sides of a horse's hoof. A plurality of protrusions extend upwardly from the top surface of the body member at spaced intervals to space the bottom surface of a horse's hoof from the top surface of the body member. A plurality of bore holes pass from the bottom surface of the body member through to its top surface and glue is injected into the chamber between the horse's hoof and the top surface of the body member.

Abstract: A horseshoe (2) comprising a base portion (4) having a base surface (8), see FIG. 7, which, in use, is adjacent the hoof of a horse, an integral flange portion (6) which projects downwardly from the base portion (4), the flange portion (6) extending substantially along the entire length of the base portion (4), the flange portion (6) comprising, in cross section, first, second, third and fourth portions (30, 22, 18, 34), see FIG.

Abstract: A light weight horseshoe made of Type 55 Nitinol is bio-compatible and non-corrosive. It can be shaped at room temperature to fit the horse's hoof, and is extremely durable for long life and infrequent shoe changes, which helps avoid shoe nail damage to the hoof. It has low thermal conductivity to protect the horse's hoof from heat and a high specific damping capacity to protect the horse's hooves and legs from shock and vibration and also make it a quiet shoe. The horseshoe material has low initial yield strength, so it conforms to the microtopography of hard surfaces, which improves the grip of the horseshoe on such surfaces, but when strained its yield strength increases greatly so it becomes effectively unbreakable in use.

Abstract: Horse hoof protection is obtained by incorporating a synthetic organic resin such as a urethane resin in the volume defined by the horse hoof bottom wall, suitably covered with a web fixed to the hoof bottom wall that is adhered to the resin. The resin protection is suitably free flowing into place, conforms to the contours of the hoof bottom wall, and adheres to the wall when cured. The protection by the resin is resilient and softer than the hoof wall and acts to cushion the hoof against shock.

Abstract: A horseshoe like hoof pad of plastic material having two legs, which can be adopted to the size of the hoof by means for changing their distance with respect to one another having the form of a connecting bar bridging these legs of the pad within the area of their ends and engaging the legs, which pad having a lower surface contacting the underground and an upper surface contacting the hoof, which lower surface is provided with profile elements.

Abstract: Horse hoof protection is obtained by incorporating a urethane resin reaction product of low viscosity sides A and B which react rapidly to gel in a few seconds while filling the interstices or the horse's hoof and have when reacted a low hardness of 40 to 80 Shore A to cushion the hoof.

Abstract: A horseshoe 10 with a plurality of nail patterns provides opposed mirror-image left and right branches 20, 30 connected by a bridge 40. The bridge is flexible enough that the left and right branches are able to move with respect to each other in response to the “splaying” or radial expansion of the horse's hoof when weight is applied. Scribe marks 50 defined on the lower surface of the bridge provide indica to guide a horseshoer in grinding the bridge to provide greater flexibility. At least two nail hole patterns, an inner nail pattern 60 and an outer nail pattern 70 are defined between the upper and lower surfaces of the left and right branches. The inner nail hole pattern is used where the horse's hoof wall is approximately ⅜″ thick and generally healthy. The outer nail hole pattern is used where the hoof wall thickness is much less, often approximately ⅛″, and the hoof's health is devastated.

Abstract: A horseshoe 10 with a plurality of nail patterns provides opposed mirror-image left and right branches 20, 30 connected by a bridge 40. The bridge is flexible enough that the left and right branches are able to move with respect to each other in response to the “splaying” or radial expansion of the horse's hoof when weight is applied. Scribe marks 50 defined on the lower surface of the bridge provide indica to guide a horseshoer in grinding the bridge to provide greater flexibility. At least two nail hole patterns, an inner nail pattern 60 and an outer nail pattern 70 are defined between the upper and lower surfaces of the left and right branches. The inner nail hole pattern is used where the horse's hoof wall is approximately ⅜″ thick and generally healthy. The outer nail hole pattern is used where the hoof wall thickness is much less, often approximately ⅛″, and the hoofs health is devastated.

Abstract: Horse hoof protection is obtained by incorporating a urethane resin reaction product of low viscosity sides A and B which react rapidly to gel in a few seconds while filling the interstices of the horse's hoof and have when reacted a low hardness of 40 to 80 Shore A to cushion the hoof.

Abstract: A horse shoe comprising a core of metal, which is substantially entirely enclosed in a substantially elastically deformable material, such as a rubber or rubber-like material. The thickness of the deformable material is considerably greater on the underside of the core than on its upper side. The holes which extend extend through the horse shoe are for nails. The width of the lower surface of the horse shoe intended for contact with the ground is narrower than its upper surface intended for contact with the hoof throughout the entire service life of the horse shoe.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting a horseshoe for a horse comprises preparing a series of horseshoe sets, each set based on the requirements a horse may have for a specific horseshoe and uses to which a horse may be put. Each horseshoe (20, 30, 40, 50) is a distinctive color (22, 32) and/or pattern (42, 52). The color and/or pattern correlates to the requirements a horse may have for a specific horseshoe and the uses to which the horse may be put. A user determines the particular requirements a horse may have for a specific horseshoe and the uses to which a particular horse will be put, correlates the particular requirement or use to a color and/or pattern and selects a horseshoe or number of horseshoes.

Abstract: A horseshoe of the present invention taken in combination with a horse's foot imparts a conformance similar to that found in healthy and active horses living in a natural environment. Accordingly, a horseshoe can include an anterior and side concavities. Further, a horseshoe can include segments made of a relatively inflexible material which can be articulated relative to one another about at least one articulation point. The articulation point(s) substantially consist of a relatively flexible material which permits the foot to widen when loaded and enables the horseshoe to be easily fitted.A preferred horseshoe can also include a resilient pad for attenuating shock and vibration. The inclusion of a resilient pad is accomplished without substantially elevating the foot, thus enhancing stability and reducing the potential for injury.

Abstract: A horseshoe having adjustable flexibility 100 provides a body formed of left and right body portions 200, 300. In a preferred embodiment, forward ends of the body portions are connected by one of three or more alternative center pieces, each resulting in greater or lesser flexibility of the overall horseshoe. A rigid center piece 400 provides very little flexibility; a composite center piece 500 provides a greater degree of flexibility; and a flexible center piece 600 provides the greatest flexibility. The three may be easily interchanged. The horseshoe having adjustable flexibility 100 allows control over the degree to which a horse's hoof splays on impact, and other factors. A plurality of anti-splay flanges 700 allow control over the degree to which the hoof is allowed to splay or flex outwardly, by adjusting the rigidity of the connection to the horse's hoof. An elastic cross-member 800 may be attached between the rear end portions of the left and right body portions.

Abstract: A horseshoe, comprising an inner branch (2) and an outer branch (3), reciprocally symmetrical and joining at a forward central part (4), and having a raised portion (5). The horseshoe is made of copper, which on contact with humidity releases copper sulphate, a chemical which is especially important in prevention and treatment of onycho-mycosis. The horseshoe is able to absorb vibrations to which an animal's foot is subject.

Abstract: Horse hoof protection is obtained by incorporating a urethane resin reaction product of low viscosity sides A and B which react rapidly to gel in a few seconds while filling the interstices of the horse's hoof and have when reacted a low hardness of 40 to 80 Shore A to cushion the hoof.

Abstract: A horseshoe includes a core of metal which is surrounded by a plastic or rubber material. The horseshoe is provided with a number of apertures (10) which are intended for nails and which taper upwardly from the underside (4) of the horseshoe. In order to facilitate the correct alignment of the nails when these are driven into a horseshoe of relatively great vertical thickness, the center points of the largest and smallest sections of the aperture (10) are offset in a horizontal plane relative to one another in a direction towards or away from a central region (3) of the horseshoe. This offset may vary in both size and direction from one aperture to the next within the same horseshoe.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation and fabrication of horseshoes whereby pure titanium or titanium alloys are processed with the exclusion of contaminating gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. The titanium horseshoes have many advantages over the present state of art such as light weight, higher tensile strength, flexibility, wearing resistance, abrasion resistance, hypoallergenic, workability, formability, friction-free, physiologically inert, and are easily formed and shaped into the desired configuration.

Abstract: An ambulation-protection structure for equine hoof including a layer of plastic affixed the outside surface of the hoof's horn wall. The plastic layer is made of a material of several mixed components and hardens in a rigid, dimensionally stable manner on the surface to which it is firmly affixed, this layer, which is 2 to 20 mm thick, running at least over the front half of the periphery of the outside surface of the hoof.

Abstract: A horseshoe stock piece and various complementary pieces provide variety of custom features for horseshoes such as heel calk trailers, trailer calks, calk horseshoes and patent shoes. The stock piece is a horseshoe structure with conventional top or hoof surface, a bottom or ground surface, inner and outer faces, fullering on the ground side, and nail holes within the fullering. The heel end of each arm of the stock piece has a flat, rectangular recess formed in the ground surface face which is from 40%-60% of the depth or thickness of the shoe stock. A transverse groove is formed in the central portion of the recess. The groove has walls which are perpendicular to the surface of the groove and there is a threaded aperture formed in the base of the groove. The foregoing is dimensioned to receive a complementary piece secured in the recess. The complementary piece has a transverse extension or lug extending into the groove.

Abstract: A method and a blank for the production of horseshoes. The blank being made from a plane of plate the length and width of which are many times larger than its thickness and which is composed of at least two part-plates of differently hard materials which are joined to each other by explosion welding, the harder material forming an external lamina and the softer material an internal lamina in the finished, substantially U-shaped shoe.

Abstract: A horseshoe has a closed end toe section provided with a concave depression in its upper surface and a rearwardly and downwardly beveled portion in its lower surface. The concave depression is provided over an area sufficient to avoid contact with the sole of a horse's foot beneath the tip of the coffin bone.

Abstract: A process for the preparation and fabrication of horseshoes whereby pure titanium or titanium alloys are processed with the exclusion of contaminating gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. The titanium horseshoes have many advantages over the present state of art such as light weight, higher tensile strength, flexible, wearing resistance, abrasion resistance, hypoallergenic, workability, formability, friction-free, physiologically inert, and are easily formed and shaped into the desired configuration.

Abstract: Horseshoe device having a squared off toe portion including branches with heel portions in which the front edge of the toe portion is straight or linear across its front. The edge extends under the toe of the hoof an approximate predetermined distance from the hoof toe. An insert grab plate is formed or received in a cavity on the bottom of the shoe such that the ground contact surface thereof is forward of a line extending directly downwardly from the tip of the coffin bone to a line of up to 30 degrees forward and also extending from the coffin bone tip.

Abstract: A horseshoe arrangement comprising individually replaceable wearing parts which makes it possible to increase the life of the parts of a horseshoe which are worn-out. Consequently, the horseshoe arrangement comprises separate nail-receiving devices which are mounted in holes of a basis profile as well as wearing soles and locking devices. The individual parts may be replaced according to requirement when these are worn-out without replacing the remaining parts, if these are not yet completely worn-out.

Abstract: A shoe of elastomeric material for attachment to a hoof of an equidae, such as a horse. The shoe has a peripheral configuration corresponding to the peripheral configuration of the sole of an equidae hoof and a cross section of substantially uniform thickness. The shoe includes a tread and a ply, which has sufficient thickness and strength to hold any nails used to attach the shoe to a hoof.

Abstract: A horseshoe stock piece and various complementary pieces provide variety of custom features for horseshoes such as heel calk trailers, trailer calks, calk horseshoes and patent shoes. The stock piece is a horseshoe structure with conventional top or hoof surface, a bottom or ground surface, inner and outer faces, fullering on the ground side, and nail holes within the fullering. The heel end of each arm of the stock piece has a flat, rectangular recess formed in the ground surface face which is from 40%-60% of the depth or thickness of the shoe stock. A transverse groove is formed in the central portion of the recess. The groove has walls which are perpendicular to the surface of the groove and there is a threaded aperture formed in the base of the groove. The foregoing is dimensioned to receive a complementary piece secured in the recess. The complementary piece has a transverse extension or lug extending into the groove.

Abstract: A horseshoe intended for use in competitive situations. It is specifically designed to conform to the anatomical structure of the horse's hoof, and to have little effect on the performance of the horse, either due to wear of the shoe or growth of the horse. It includes:a toe sloping upwardly at the laterally extended intersection of the lower surface of the shoe and a plane, containing the axis of articulation of the hoof and extending downwardly and forwardly to the intersection;a wear-resistant area, located at the intersection, by means of a wear-resistant insert or material applied thereto, the area being rearwardly curved;a perpendicular web at the rear of the toe portion for added support;a wedge shape to the mid-sections of the arms to improve withdrawal from turf, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alloy metal horseshoe for a race horse. The objective of the invention is to provide an alloy metal horseshoe for a race horse, which is light in weight, of great expansibility and hardness, with high abrasion resistance, shock absorption and ductility, capable of being slightly modified to suit the form of the horsehoof at the time of fitting, and that can rationalize the manufacturing process with heat treatment omitted. The horseshoe used a metal alloy made by mixing and dissolving Si:0.05-0.10%, Fe:0.05-0.10%(WT), Cu:0.10-0.20%(WT), Mn:0.10-0.20%(WT), Mg:3.00-5.00%(WT), Cr:0.05-0.15%, Zn:0.05-0.10%, and Al:96.6-94.15%(WT) in an electric furnace.

Abstract: Shoes for horses are fabricated from a plastic material which is reinforced by kinked metal wire. The shoes are lightweight, readily formable, have good wear properties and are much easier on the horse than metal shoes. The reinforced plastic material is also useful for fabrication of hoof pads.

Abstract: A horseshoe comprised principally of semihard polyurethane capable of being reversibly heated to about 275.degree. F. for hot-attachment with a gap-filling adhesive in accordance with the process of the author's prior patent. The shoe has an angular cross section with one leg of the angle bonded to the sidewall of the hoof and the other leg to the bottom of the hoof. The upper leg is of sufficient rigidity to make the L-beam cross section of the shoe strong enough to withstand bending moments without the addition of metal strengthening members. The hot shoe is pliably fit to the contour of the individual hoof as it is being bonded; precise fitting is not required because the adhesive is gap-filling. Lateral relative motion between the shoe and the hoof is prevented by an anchoring mechanism into the sulci of the frog. Case hardened steel plates in the toe and heel regions of the shoe provide superior wear resistance.

Abstract: A process for gluing a horseshoe having a rim extending upward around the sidewall of the hoof. In an earlier process, both the hoof and the part to be attached, if any, were preheated to about 275.degree. F. and then bonded with a hard paste-type urethane adhesive. Principal new features are grooving of the sidewall to increase bond strength and lowering the sidewall preheat temperature to 220.degree. F. in order to eliminate the discomfort sometimes experienced at 275.degree. F. by horses with thin sidewalls.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved horseshoe intended for use in competitive situations. It is specifically designed to conform to the anatomical structure of the horse's hoof, and to have little effect on the performance of the horse, either due to wear of the shoe or growth of the horse. It includes:a toe sloping upwardly at the laterally extended intersection of the lower surface of the shoe and a plane, containing the axis of articulation of the hoof and extending downwardly and forwardly to the intersection;a wear-resistant area, located at the intersection, by means of a wear-resistant insert or material applied thereto;a perpendicular web at the rear of the toe portion for added support;a wedge shape to the mid-sections of the arms to improve withdrawal from turf, etc.;rounded outer edges of the heel ends of the arms, widened arms, and a relieved inner surface of the toe portion, to give greater cushioning during strenuous activities, such as running, jumping, and the like.

Abstract: A lightweight horseshoe particularly suitable for competitive events requiring high maneuverability, the horseshoe including a body having a plurality of sharp ribs extending from the shoe ground engaging face. Four ribs are employed across the shoe body width, the front rib constituting a deeper penetrating grab. The ribs are configured to be self-cleaning, and the shoe includes homogeneous reinforcing bars to resist outward shoe deformation under lateral stress. The reinforcing bars intersect the shoe outer and inner sides, and clearance slots formed in the shoe outer side adjacent the reinforcing bars facilitates the self-cleaning of the shoe adjacent the bars.

Abstract: A horseshoe conformed substantially to the U-shaped sole of the hoof and comprising a portion of an elastic friction material and a reinforcing insert of a flexible material, wherein the insert is narrower than the width of the U-shaped sole such that thrust, shock and shear loads are elastically absorbed by the portion. The portion comprises an upwardly open cavity which extends in the longitudinal direction of the portion and in which a separate element of a curable composite material is positioned, the composite material being caused to cure in situ only after the insert has been given its final shape.

Abstract: A plastic shoe for horses to be secured to a hoof in conjunction with exposure to a thermal operation includes a sole part having an upper edge and being constructed substantially in the shape of a horseshoe for placement under an edge of a hoof. A wall part is secured to the sole and protrudes from the upper edge for laminar joining to a conical outer surface of the hoof. At least one of the parts is constructed of material being shrinkable under the effect of heat.

Abstract: The invention defines a non-slip, shock-absorbing, cushioned horseshoe that substantially absorbs the shock encountered by a horse's hooves and legs when the horse is running or jumping. The cushioned horseshoe is defined by a base or mounting plate which is adapted with a plurality of boss members having locking holes, and a ground-engaging sole or body member that includes openings which are aligned with the locking holes of the mounting plate so as to receive and lock nails that are driven therein. The sole member consists of a wear-resistant, resilient material that is fixedly secured to the mounting plate for direct engagement with the ground surface. The resilient material is molded to the lower surface of the mounting plate and is received in a V-shaped channel having securing holes disposed therein, whereby the resilient material becomes fixedly secured to the lower mounting surface of the mounting plate during the molding process to prevent separation therefrom.

Abstract: A new process for attaching a non-metallic shoe to a horse's hoof and for repairing a crack in the hoof. The process involves preheating the hoof and the part to be attached, if any, to about 275 degrees F. and then bonding with a hard paste-type urethane adhesive. The adhesive undergoes a phase change from paste to liquid at the hot surface and thereby produces a highly wetting liquid film that leads to a bond many times stronger than would have otherwise occurred.

Abstract: A racing plate horseshoe system with movable calks has an arcuate racing plate attachable to a horse's hoof. An elongated groove is provided in the lower surface and has a plurality of spaced-apart threaded holes extending from the upper surface to the groove in the lower surface. The threaded holes are provided with set screws to protect the holes during fitting the shoes. One or more screw-attached calks are mounted to the racing plate, each calk having upstanding tabs engaged into the groove and having a depending blade. The blade calk is attached to the racing plate with a screw replacing the set screw. Each calk may be mounted to the racing plate in with blade in any one of four orthogonal positions with one or more of the upstanding tabs engaged into the groove of the shoe. A preferred embodiment uses cap screws installed in the threaded hole to provide simple wear-resistant calks.

Abstract: The horseshoe includes a traction surface having a toe portion defining a pair of parallel calks and a pair of side portions defining a plurality of inner and outer calks. The calks have a truncated wedge shape designed to increase traction and minimize the build-up of dirt and mud. The horseshoe is also provided with an outer coating of non-stick material which prevents mud and dirt from adhering to the horseshoe to maintain a "clean" traction surface.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a pair of tap shoes each having toe and heel taps, associated with each tap there being an audio-pickup transducer mounted one adjacent each tap, connected by signal-carrying wiring to a common electronic radio-wave transmitter and power-source mechanism that receives and sends the signal received from the respective transducers to a radio-wave receiver and amplifying and speaker mechanism spaced-away from the tap shoes such that tapping sounds of the taps on a hard surface are received, amplified and broadcast through speakers.

Abstract: Horseshoe comprising on a portion of its surface an extra thickness or rib (2) intended to bear on the ground and forming two branches (4) which are spaced apart sideways from each other rearwards. The remaining portion (1) of reduced thickness of the horseshoe extends beyond the branches of the rib, on the one hand, sideways and outwardly (6) and, on the other hand, sideways and inwardly (7), leaving a medial free space (42) between the two branches of the rib, and/or rearwards (8) so as to come in contact, after horseshoeing, both with the wall (52) and with the bars (53), the branches of the rib facing completely the sole (54).