Patent ID: 6810962
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A01L

Abstract:
A horseshoe having a front edge and comprising a rigid upper part for engagement with the lower side of the hoof of the horse and a rigid lower part mechanically connected with the upper part at said front edge, the lower part extending at least under a part of the upper part, said upper and lower parts forming horseshoe branches each providing a rear edge, a resilient intermediate layer being positioned to fill out an interspace between the upper and lower parts, interlocking means for interconnection of the upper and lower parts being provided adjacent to at least one of the rear edges of the branches of the lower part to prevent separation of the upper and lower parts, while allowing elastic deformation of the resilient intermediate layer, wherein the improvement comprises said interlocking means providing an upper surface separated from an upper surface of the upper part to provide a clearance between said upper surfaces, said clearance being filled out with resilient material.