HOOF SUPPORT APPARATUS

A hoof support apparatus comprising a base 22, a stanchion 24 upstanding from the base, and hoof support 26 carried on the stanchion remote from the base. The base has at least three but preferably four legs 36, 38, 40, 42 each having a ground-engaging foot 44, 46 at its end remote from the stanchion axis. In a normal use position, the legs extend away from the axis of the stanchion in a mutually spaced downwards direction to enable the feet to contact the ground. Two of the legs 36, 38 are connected to the stanchion in a fixed manner while the other two legs 40, 42 are connected to the stanchion in a freely movable manner. The arrangement is such that, in the event of the device being upset from the normal use position, the movably connected legs move freely into a position in line with the fixedly connected legs thereby reducing the trip hazard.