Horse hoof boot

[0015]The present invention provides a horse hoof boot for use in treating an affliction of the hoof of a horse, and more particularly, where the affliction causes a portion of the frog of the hoof to droop at the center of the hoof.

[0016]Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown the horse hoof boot 10 of the present invention, which includes a hoof housing 12 comprising rubberized, or similar material, interior and exterior surfaces 14 and 16, respectively. A tongue 18 and adjustment mechanism 20 are also provided for facilitating placement and retention / removal of the boot 10 relative to the horse hoof 22.

[0017]As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, a sole 26 is provided to be attached to an underside 24 of the boot 10. The sole 26 includes a bottom face 28 disposed toward the exterior of the boot 10 and an upper face 30 disposed toward the interior 31 of the boot 10. The sole 26 is preferably in the form of a horse shoe and is intended to be secured to the bottom face 28 of the boot 10 so