Abstract:
An improved animal exercising apparatus including a releasable towing package, improved safety features, a manure scraper and container, removable side panel inserts, breast and butt restraining straps, and a variable speed motor. The improved features include angled side wall corners to prevent damage to the animal's head and neck and teeth during exercising. The releasable towing package provides separately releasable wheels and a tow bar for selective transportation of one or a plurality of exercising apparatuses. A loading guide is also provided to improve the loading of the animal. One improved embodiment is designed for use by horses whereas a second improved embodiment has angularly oriented outward extending side walls and is designed for use by livestock such as cattle and sheep. In the second embodiment an upstanding tie bar is further provided to properly exercise livestock by holding their head in the proper lead position.