Patent ID: 6736399
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A mechanical roping steer apparatus for practicing roping of a steer, the apparatus comprising:a forward support assembly for resting on a ground surface, the support assembly having a front and a rear; and a rearward steer assembly located rearwardly of the support assembly and being mounted on the rear of the support assembly, the steer assembly comprising a leg assembly including a pair of leg members being pivotable with respect to the ground surface, and actuation means for pivoting the leg members when the support assembly is moved across the ground surface; wherein the steer assembly comprises: a forward frame portion removably mounted on the support assembly; and a rearward frame portion mounted on the forward frame portion; wherein the forward frame portion includes an axle, and the actuation means includes a wheel rotatably mounted on the axle such that the wheel is rotated by the ground surface when the support assembly is moved along the ground surface.