Hoof socks for horses' hooves (HoofSoxs)
A flexible, elastic hoof sock with a durable rubber sole and Velcro strap addresses the need for comprehensive hoof protection, providing secure fitting and support for horses in various scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025003077
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing horse hoof protection solutions fail to provide comprehensive, secure, and flexible protection, especially during everyday activities, injuries, veterinary treatments, transport, and therapeutic/rehabilitative purposes.
A flexible, elastic hoof sock with a durable rubber sole and Velcro strap for secure fitting, designed to enclose the horse's hoof and provide support and prevent slipping.
The hoof sock offers robust protection and secure fitting, suitable for daily use, injury recovery, transport, and therapeutic/rehabilitative needs, ensuring the horse's hoof is safeguarded effectively.
Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a hoof sock for horses, which is designed as a flexible protective sock that can be rolled over the hoof and completely encloses the horse's hoof.
[0002] The hoof sock is made of an elastic, stretchable, yet durable material, designed so that it can be rolled over the horse's hoof like a sock. The upper part of the hoof sock fits snugly against the top of the hoof.
[0003] For additional security, at least one Velcro strap is provided in the upper area of the hoof sock, which is placed around the fetlock area of the horse and prevents the hoof sock from unintentionally slipping off.
[0004] The lower part of the hoof sock is equipped with a non-slip and durable rubber sole. The rubber sole is designed to support the horse's weight while providing a secure footing. The sole can be smooth or have a textured surface.
[0005] The hoof sock serves both to protect the hoof in everyday life and for use in case of injuries, after veterinary treatments, during transport, and for therapeutic and rehabilitative purposes.
Claims
[1] Horse hoof sock, characterized by , that it is designed as a flexible sock that completely encloses the hoof, is rolled over the hoof and has a non-slip rubber sole in the lower area. [2] Hoof sock according to claim 1, characterized by that the rubber sole is designed as a smooth sole or with a studded structure. [3] Hoof sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the sole is designed to be load-bearing and abrasion-resistant for the weight of a horse. [4] Hoof sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one Velcro strap is provided in the upper area for additional fixation at the ankle area. [5] Hoof sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the fixation prevents the hoof sock from slipping off during the horse's movement. [6] Hoof sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized bythat it is suitable for protecting the hoof, for therapeutic purposes, for rehabilitation measures and for transporting the horse.