Patent ID: 6408603
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B68B

Abstract:
A tail set apparatus for supporting a tail of a horse, the apparatus comprising:a rigid trough having a base along a bottom side thereof arranged to extend longitudinally from a first end to a second end of the trough, the trough including side members extending upwardly from respective sides of the base to extend longitudinally therewith so as to receive a portion of the tail of the horse extending through the trough from the first end to the second end securely between the respective rigid side members thereof, the trough being arched in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end thereof; a support member having an outer surface mounting the first end of the trough thereon and an inner supporting surface opposite the outer surface, the inner supporting surface being oriented to span transversely to a longitudinal direction of the trough wherein at least a portion of the inner supporting surface is offset laterally outward from each side of the trough and at least a portion of the inner supporting surface is offset vertically from the first end of the trough so as to support the trough on a rear end of the horse to project outwardly therefrom when the inner supporting surface is engaged on the rear end of the horse; a cap being arranged to be supported on the trough spaced from the base and spanning the side members so as to secure the tail of the horse between the cap and the base of the trough, the cap being arched in the longitudinal direction of the trough similarly to the trough for mating engagement with the trough; and a plurality of strap mounts mounted on the outer surface of the support member, each strap mount being arranged to secure a harness strap thereon wherein at least one strap mount is offset laterally from each side of the trough such that the trough is suspended from the strap mounts therebetween for supporting the trough on the horse.