Abstract

The invention provides a plane, herein referred to as a "blow plane" (4), for the countersinking of hoof or cloven-hoof fittings (27) on a horse, a cow or a similar hooved or cloven-hooved animal. The blow plane comprises a lever (11) defining the cut-out length. In that way, the blow plane ensures a defined cut-out and may thus be used with reduced risk of adverse damage to the hoof. Furthermore, the invention provides a fitting (27) for countersinking into the horn wall and a set consisting of a fitting and an associated blow plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01L 11/00 - Farriers' tools or appliances
• B26B 27/00 - Hand cutting tools not provided for in groups , e.g. finger rings for cutting string, devices for cutting by means of wires

Abstract

The invention provides a fitting (1) for e.g. a horse, cow or similar hooved or cloven-hooved animal. The fitting comprises a shank (2) and a blade (3), the shank being suitable for being driven into a horn wall (9) of the hoof or cloven-hoof of the animal and thus being capable of holding the fitting to the hoof or cloven-hoof, and the blade having a bottom surface (10) to abut against a bottom edge (11) of the horn wall, and an upper surface (12) suitable as plantar surface of the animal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01L 7/10 - Horseshoe nails