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Abstract

This invention relates generally to farriery, and, more specifically, to flexible animal shoes. Flexible animal shoe also functions as a hoof protection device. The hoof protection device includes a base, a cuff comprising one or more panels, and a means of securing the base and cuff to a hoof. The panels may be independently movable such that they lay at different angles to horizontal. May include one or more girdles configured to wrap around at least a portion of the cuff. Device includes one or more girdles configured to securably link the cuff with one or more anchor points of one or more anchor plates. Device includes an adjustable width base comprising an open and/or at least partially closed sole. Width can be adjusted by insertion of hoof, by girdle, and by positioning of panels.

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First Claim