Inventors:
Kenneth F. McSherry - Lititz PA, US
Assignee:
Penn Equine Gear, Inc. - Harrisburg PA
International Classification:
A01L 15/00, B68C 5/00, A01N 25/34
Abstract:
A flexible hoof sock for use with horse's comprising a sole portion and body portion both made of a flexible and durable material to enable the hoof sock to be worn in the field or in the stall. Further, comprising two flexible closure flaps attached to the upper portion of the body having VELCROâ„¢ attachments at the distal ends of each closure flap and the opposing point of connection on the upper anterior portion of the body, or the tongue. The body, sole and closure flaps when attached to the tongue create a pocket or opening to encase an equine's hoof. Inside this opening one or both of two pads can be inserted, parallel to the sole portion of the hoof sock. The first pad is the cushion pad which is a circular pad that is made of rubberized material to provide cushioning to the horse's hoof. The second pad is a therapeutic pad which is also circular in shape and is made of a felt or similar absorbent material. Treatments and medications are releasably applied to the therapeutic pad, and then the equine's hoof is placed inside the hoof sock in contact with the therapeutic pad to allow for continued treatment of the equine's hoof aliment.