Abstract: A cattle roping training dummy (90) that allows a “header” and a “heeler”' to practice roping the head of the cattle roping training dummy (90), the hind legs (175) of the cattle roping training dummy (90), or a combination of the head and the hind legs (175) is described. The cattle roping training dummy (90) comprises a frame (100), a spring (200), a supporting structure (300) and a base (400). The cattle roping training dummy (90) may further comprise a means to actuate side release lever (500). When the frame (100) is released, the spring (200) gives the frame (100) an initial jerk as the frame (100) and provides rotational motion around the supporting structure (300). This jerking motion mimics a live steer that has been roped on the horns or head and is jerked sideways as the cowboy pulls the steer to the left. The cattle roping training dummy (90) also provides the “heeler” with the opportunity to practice alone.

Abstract: A game set having a flying disc, a goal mount, a target loop configured to attach to the goal mount, the target loop having a loop surface with a solid outer portion that surrounds an open middle portion, the open middle portion having at least one distinct opening, each distinct opening defining a scoring portal, and a score controller having at least one score sensor configured to detect the passage of the flying disk through each scoring portal, a vibration sensor configured to detect the target loop being impacted and wherein the score controller is configured to emit an alert when a sensor is triggered. The score controller may be further comprised of a viewing camera, microphone, game clock, scoreboard, distance verification device, loudspeaker, score buzzer, score indicator light, battery, and wireless transmitter. The score controller may communicate with a game application on a device, enabling “physical virtual” play.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in roping skills training and practice provides a practical, effective, lightweight, and economical alternative to using live animals for heeling practice, which involves the roping of the hind legs of the animal. This apparatus includes a simulated animal torso and a pair of simulated hind legs. The apparatus includes a support frame and a drive system. The drive system includes mechanical links that provide interconnection between the pair of simulated hind legs and the drive system, thus providing for lifelike and coordinated leg and torso movement.

Abstract: A ring-tossing game assembly for entertainment includes a post that is coupled to a base, from which the post extends perpendicularly. Each of a plurality of crossbars is coupled to and extends bidirectionally from the post. Each crossbar is substantially U-shaped so that opposing ends of the crossbar extend toward a top of the post. Each of a plurality of rings is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user who is positioned proximate to the post. The user is positioned to toss the ring toward the post intending the ring to insertably couple to a respective crossbar.

Abstract: A heading and heeling roping practice sled apparatus having a heeling practice sled and a heading practice dummy, where the heeling sled has a single mainframe bar, a tow arm with an open-faced front tow hook as well as a closed or closeable ring for towing, a wheel assembly attached to the tow arm below the horns of the heading practice dummy, support legs configured to provide support for the mainframe and dummy, dummy mounting brackets attached to the support legs, securing straps and a quick release latch attached to the dummy mounting brackets, the dummy having a flanged base for securing the dummy to the sled within the dummy brackets, and a roping leg apparatus attached to the rear of the mainframe. The roping leg apparatus has a hip assembly with a coupling attached thereto which are non-linear axles, and hinges positioned about the axles to which roping legs are mounted.

Abstract: A mechanical roping steer apparatus for practicing roping of a steer may comprise a support assembly for resting on a ground surface, a rotatable wheel configured to contact the ground surface such that movement of the support assembly across the ground rotates the wheel, and a steer assembly connected to the support assembly. The steer assembly may comprise a frame having a spine structure, a hip structure movably mounted on the frame to move between first and second positions, and a leg structure movably mounted on the hip structure to move between forward and rearward positions, and including at least one leg member. The steer assembly may include an actuation assembly may be configured to move the leg member downwardly toward the ground surface during rearward movement of the leg member and move the leg member upwardly during forward movement of the leg member.

Abstract: A multifunctional swaying throwing game apparatus is formed by assembling a base and a rod, in which the base is a base able to sway and rock back and forth. The rod is designed to form a Y-shaped rod, and clasp hooks and clasp holes are provided on support rods extending from the upper portion of the rod. The clasp hooks enable hook holes of rings to hook thereon, and the clasp holes enable the peripheral edge of rings to be inserted and fixed therein. The hollow part of each of the rings allows for children to throw sandbags, rubber bands, or other objects therethrough.

Abstract: A method for determining and retrieving positional information includes forming a grid by locating a plurality of first conductive elements on a surface and a plurality of second conductive elements on the surface. A second grid is coupled to the surface and electrically isolated from the grid. The surface is penetrated with a projectile and a first location of a first penetration of the surface is electronically determined based on a first change in a first electrical measurement. A plurality of third and fourth electrical measurements are performed in a second plurality of locations of the second grid and the location impact is electronically determined.

Abstract: A calf roping training apparatus incorporating a simulated calf, a support column and a towing structure. The support column has a spin joint and an invert joint. The calf body of the simulated calf is formed by one or more pieces of simulated skin and a simulated head fixed in anatomical form by a body frame. The support column is anchored to the towing structure. The towing structure has a tow member, a pair of long skids, a short skid, and a towing attachment device. The support column base is attached to the short skid which provides for transfer of the weight of the simulated calf to the ground. The support column top is attached to or integrated with the body frame.

Abstract: A mechanical roping steer apparatus for practicing roping of a steer is disclosed that comprises a support assembly for engaging the ground surface and a steer assembly mounted on the support assembly. The support assembly may comprise a main frame and a pair of lateral skids mounted on the main frame, and the pair of lateral skids may each be pivotable with respect to the main frame. In some embodiments, the steer assembly includes a frame and a body covering assembly mounted on the frame and configured to move with respect to the frame in response to movement of the steer assembly across the ground surface. In some embodiments, the steer assembly comprises includes a frame and a head assembly mounted on the frame and configured to move with respect to the frame in response to movement of the steer assembly across the ground surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a structure of a horse riding machine and directs to a mechanism composed of a swinging device and a guiding device. The mechanism can produce the back-and-forth motion, the swinging motion, and the left-and-right and up-and-down motions and thus the 8-shaped motion. Thus, the effect of actually riding a horse can be obtained such that the horse riding machine having the effect of overall exercising the buttock, the waist and the leg and the body-shaping effect can be obtained.

Abstract: A mechanical roping steer apparatus with enhanced stride simulation includes a forward support assembly for resting on a ground surface. The support assembly has a front and a rear. A rearward steer assembly is located rearwardly of the support assembly and is mounted on the rear of the support assembly. The steer assembly comprises a leg assembly including a pair of leg members being pivotable with respect to the ground surface and an actuation mechanism for pivoting the leg members when the support assembly is moved across the ground surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for steer head roping training comprising a simulated steer head with pivoting horns which pivot upwards, and also optionally rearward, as a lasso rope around the horns is pulled by a roping trainee, thereby releasing the lasso for repetitive training. A tension spring, which is attached to the bottom or inside end of each horn and stretched between them, urges the horns to an anatomically correct down position until a lasso rope around the horns is pulled, and restores the horns to an anatomically correct position when the lasso has been released. A head pivoting bracket may also provide for upward pivoting of the head as the lasso rope is pulled, further facilitating the release of the lasso from the horns, and for restoring the head to an anatomically correct down position when the lasso has been released.

Abstract: A game of skill to be played between two or more players on sand or other soft terrain, wherein each player is provided with a set of stakes and a boundary marking device. The stakes each having a head portion, an elongate body, and a lower portion including a tapered bottom end zone structured to be driven into the sand so that the stakes are held in an upright position. Each player's boundary marking device is placed upon the sand and formed into a closed configuration so as to surround an interior area defining the player's territory or camp. In a preferred embodiment, a war game is simulated, wherein each player's stakes represent soldiers. One of the stakes in each player's set is shorter, representing a general. With each of the player's camps spaced a predetermined distance apart, the player's stakes are selectively placed within their territories in a manner which is intended to protect that player's general.

Abstract: The portable game apparatus includes a plurality of removable pegs, a planar game board that possesses a plurality of holes in a predetermined pattern and at least one annular plastic disk that has an inner edge, and an outer edge, a planar portion, and a rim whereby the plane is angled so that the inner edge is substantially higher than the outer edge of the disk.The disk toss game involves throwing the disk toward the game board with the object of encircling one of the pegs. The length of the toss can be carried from 30 to 100+ feet depending on the talent of the competitors. The disk is aerodynamically shaped so that when it is tossed, it will become buoyant or airborne, thus enabling competitors of various physical attributes to become adapt at developing their skills at several distances. However, competitive standards will be developed. The game can be easily transported and played in any terrain or season of the year.

Abstract: A steer wrestling dummy towable by a motorized vehicle includes a body, a lower neck hinged to turn laterally on the body, an upper neck hinged to turn laterally on the lower neck in the same direction as the lower neck turns on the body and a head hinged to rotate upwardly on the upper neck. The body is mounted in an upright position on top of a support and the bottom of the support is mounted on a frame with at least two spaced apart tires for transporting the support with the body positioned laterally of and above the frame and aligned for forward movement therewith.The head, the upper and lower necks, the body and the support are biased to resist the proper training, testing and rotating motions characteristic of a steer responding to the steer wrestling technique of a cowboy.

Abstract: A roping practice apparatus (10) including a wheeled support unit (11) for a hinged torso unit (12) equipped with a quick release unit (13). The front (20) and rear (30) torso members of the torso unit (12) are movably connected to one another and operatively associated with a cable actuator member (41) which is responsive to an outside force exerted on portions of either the front (20) and rear (30) torso members to actuate a quick release member (40).

Abstract: A roping practice device is described which includes a wheeled body member simulating an animal to be roped. An electric motor powers the body member selectively forwardly and rearwardly. Rear extension members are oscillated between upper and lower positions to simulate rear legs of the animal while running. The device is useful for practicing the art of roping.

Abstract: In a game of quoits, there is provided a peg defining a central post to the upper section of which is anchored two bent rods. The post is driven into the ground. The rods each defines two upturned legs or prongs, the four prongs surrounding the central post. A quoit is to be tossed over the prongs, so as to engage at least one prong, or the central post, or one prong concurrently with the post.

Abstract: A device for playing games comprising a body portion having a plurality of angularly spaced-apart, generally T-shaped members extending therefrom. The members may be asymmetrically spaced around the body portion.

Abstract: A recreational game device which may be used indoor or outdoor for use with playing several skill games. Targets are located on the game device and are used for playing various games.

Abstract: A dummy for practicing roping including a pair of spaced elongated members adapted to move along a supporting surface, a pair of upright members connected to the forward ends, respectively, of the elongated members and terminating at an apex, an elongated bar connected to the apex of the upright members extending rearwardly therefrom and generally parallel to the elongated members and generally equally spaced therefrom but extending beyond the elongated members. A simulated cow's head is mounted at the apex, and a simulated rear cow portion is mounted at the terminal end of the bar and rotatable thereabout. A pair of interconnected spaced elliptically shaped wheels are mounted between said elongated members adjacent the upright members and rotably interconnected thereto, the point of connection of the wheels to each other being offset from the point of connection to the upright members.

Abstract: A practice unit for rodeo performers allows the performers to practice team steer roping. The practice unit has a longitudinal frame member with rear legs pivotally mounted on the end. Horns are located on the other end of the longitudinal frame member. The longitudinal frame member is supported on the forward end by a support member which anchors to the ground. The support member inlcudes a coil spring that allows flexing when the horns are roped and pulled sideways repeatingly. The flexing movement causes the legs to pivot forwardly when the horns are roped, allowing the other performer to rope the legs.

Abstract: A quoit throwing game including three posts impaled at each end of a quoit pitching area or range; the posts being arrayed in a row longitudinally of the range with the intermediate post highest, so that the intermediate post most easily receives thereover a thrown quoit, the forward post receiving thereover a thrown quoit with some difficulty, and the rearward post receiving thereover a thrown quoit with greatest difficulty.

Abstract: Partially circular rocker is arcuately curved and has inwardly directed king pins positioned opposite from each other at the ends of the curve. One king pin is assigned to each competitor. Rings are tossed so that each competitor attempts to ring his own king pin and, at the same time, knock his competitor's ring off his competitor's king pin. A balance weight on the rocker is moved at each turn to level the rocker.

Abstract: A ring toss game is provided in which the target comprises a plurality of upwardly extending pegs mounted on a base. The base, in turn, is supported by a standard embedded in the ground. At least one peg is angled toward the center of the base, thereby increasing the difficulty of tossing a ring over the angled peg.