Abstract: A hoist which mounts to a trailer hitch drawbar of a vehicle includes a post connected to a tongue. The post includes an angle which defines a boom extending from a central column. The tongue includes a pivot member connected to a securing member which includes holes to allow the hoist to be secured to the trailer hitch drawbar. A brace connected between the boom and central column supports the boom, while a brace connected between the central column and the securing member supports the central column. The boom includes an eye utilized to support a block and tackle or, alternatively, a pulley utilized to support the cable of a winch mounted to the central column.

Abstract: An animal feeder includes a hopper suspended from a frame using a winch. The frame includes an A-shaped support member connected to a pair of feet. The hopper includes a drum having a removable lid and a bottom. The bottom of the drum includes an outlet which permits the dispensing of feed. Legs are connected to the bottom portion of the drum to support it on the ground and prevent the outlet from clogging. A solenoid operated gate controlled by an interval timer regulates the flow of feed from the hopper to produce periodic feedings. A brace connects to the upper portion of the drum to permit the suspension of the drum from the frame by the winch. The winch operates to lower the hopper to permit its easy filling with feed and to raise the hopper after it has been filled to suspend it from the frame. A chain connected between the hook and the bottom portion of the drum elevates the bottom portion of the drum to provide the hopper with an angled orientation with respect to ground.