Proxy Bovine Roping Practice Apparatus

Abstract

A practice proxy bovine roping apparatus is described. The device is configured to move in a similar fashion to that of a conventional live cow or bull when running. The device is equipped with a hitch attachment, facilitating connection of the device to the rear of a vehicle such as an All-Terrain Vehicle. Attachment of the device to a vehicle provides a means of movement and power for the device, allowing for the device to be towed behind the vehicle while an individual attempts to rope the device with a lariat from horseback. The device is equipped with a wheeled sled, configured to be towed behind the vehicle. A head of the practice device is configured to release the device from the hitch attachment when successfully roped.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A bovine roping practice apparatus comprising:
 a proxy bovine head;   a proxy bovine body;   a proxy bovine neck;   a sled, said sled having a frame;   wherein said frame has a front end and a rear end;   wheels, said wheels supported by axels;   wherein said sled is supported by said wheels;   wherein said axels are in communication with said sled;   an attachment hitch, said attachment hitch disposed at a front of said sled;   proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine legs in communication with said rear end;   a roping release mechanism, said roping release mechanism has a first bracket;   wherein said proxy bovine head is in communication with said first bracket;   wherein said proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine neck, and proxy bovine body are supported by said frame of said sled;   a pin, said pin in communication with said first bracket and said attachment hitch;   wherein said attachment hitch is configured to detach upon removal of said pin;   a leg joint, said leg joint housed within said proxy bovine legs;   wherein said proxy bovine legs are configured to oscillate via said leg joint and said second pulley during movement of said wheels; and   wherein said pin is configured to be removed when the proxy bovine head is roped.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 horns, and   wherein said horns are disposed on said proxy bovine head;   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said sled is composed of steel. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment hitch is configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine neck, and proxy bovine body are composed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first pulley, said first pulley disposed at an axel;   a second pulley, said second pulley disposed within said proxy bovine body;   at least one belt, said at least one belt in communication with said first pulley and said second pulley;   wherein said second pulley is driven by said first pulley via said axle;   a second bracket;   a third bracket;   a primary shaft, said primary shaft in communication with said proxy bovine legs;   wherein said second pulley is in communication with said second bracket and said third bracket;   a head-motion shaft, said head-motion shaft disposed within said proxy bovine head;   wherein said head-motion shaft conveys oscillating motion to said proxy bovine head; and   wherein said proxy bovine body is configured to move similar to an authentic bovine animal upon movement of said wheels.   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a steel rope; and   wherein said steel rope conveys motion to release said pin when said proxy bovine head is roped.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said sled is composed of steel. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said attachment hitch is configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine neck, and proxy bovine body are composed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         11 . A proxy bovine roping practice apparatus comprising:
 a proxy bovine head;   a proxy bovine body;   a proxy bovine neck;   a sled, said sled having a frame;   wherein said frame has a front end and a rear end;   wheels, said wheels supported by axels;   wherein said sled is supported by said wheels;   wherein said axels are in communication with said sled;   an attachment hitch, said attachment hitch disposed at a front of said sled;   proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine legs in communication with said rear end;   a roping release mechanism, said roping release mechanism has a first bracket;   wherein said proxy bovine head is in communication with said first bracket;   wherein said proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine neck, and proxy bovine body are supported by said frame of said sled;   a first pulley, said first pulley disposed at an axel;   a second pulley, said second pulley disposed within said proxy bovine body;   at least one belt, said at least one belt in communication with said first pulley and said second pulley;   wherein said second pulley is driven by said first pulley via said axle;   a second bracket;   a third bracket;   a primary shaft, said primary shaft in communication with said proxy bovine legs;   wherein said second pulley is in communication with said second bracket and said third bracket;   a head-motion shaft, said head-motion shaft disposed within said proxy bovine head;   wherein said head-motion shaft conveys oscillating motion to said proxy bovine head;   wherein said proxy bovine body is configured to move similar to an authentic bovine animal upon movement of said wheels;   a pin, said pin in communication with said first bracket and said attachment hitch;   wherein said attachment hitch is configured to detach upon removal of said pin;   a leg joint, said leg joint housed within said proxy bovine legs;   wherein said proxy bovine legs are configured to oscillate via said leg joint and said second pulley during movement of said wheels; and   wherein said pin is configured to be removed when the proxy bovine head is roped.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a steel rope; and   wherein said steel rope conveys motion to release said pin when said proxy bovine head is roped.   
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein said sled is composed of steel;
 wherein said attachment hitch is configured to be attached to a motor vehicle; and   wherein said proxy bovine legs, said proxy bovine neck, and proxy bovine body are composed of fiberglass.