| 摘要 |
Horn wraps are disclosed for protecting the horns and head of a steer, e.g., during team roping. The horn wraps can be easily and safely applied to a steer, can be left on the steer for an extended period of time, and have a relatively long use life due to the replaceability and interchangeability of the parts of the horn wrap. In some implementations, the horn wraps are attached to the steer using an attachment system that includes replaceable closures having hook and loop fasteners. |
| 主权项 |
1. A horn wrap comprising:
a pair of protective elements, configured to be positioned on opposite sides of a steer's head, each protective element comprising a side portion which protects the steer's horn and the steer's ears and an opening through which the horn is exposed during use; and an attachment system configured to join the protective elements together around the steer's head, wherein the attachment system comprises a pair of releasable closures that extend between the protective elements and draw the protective elements together around the steer's head, each releasable closure comprising a removable strap that is threaded through corresponding receiving elements on each of the protective elements, the strap including, on one surface, a first portion having hook fasteners and a second portion having loop fasteners, and, on an opposite surface, a portion having loop fasteners, so that the hook fasteners and loop fasteners are engaged by folding the strap in thirds; and wherein the releasable closures are held in place on the protective elements solely by engagement of the hook fasteners with the loop fasteners and are thus removable from the protective elements by a user by simply releasing the hook and loop fasteners. |
