Product details
- Brand
- Robert Baraban
- Color / finish
- Natural metal finish
- Product type
- Spring-resistance bending trainer
Description
This Horseshoe Bender provides a reusable way to train the bending movement associated with horseshoe feats. Its two handled sides work against attached springs, so resistance can be adjusted without consuming a new horseshoe for each practice attempt.
The design is inspired by George Jowett's historical training device. At approximately 4.2 kg, it is a substantial handheld implement: both the number of springs and their position affect the challenge. The supplied six-spring kit leaves two additional mounting positions available for compatible springs.
Features
- Reusable bending practice: a spring-loaded device for training the bending movement.
- Position-based adjustment: moving a spring higher or lower changes its mechanical effect.
- Up to eight springs: multiple attachment positions allow different configurations.
- Six-spring package: six springs and an Allen wrench are listed as included.
- Natural finish: unpainted-look metal finish specified by the maker.
- Compact training format: a handheld implement rather than a floor-mounted station.
Specifications
| Maker | Robert Baraban |
|---|---|
| Product | Horseshoe Bender |
| Listed weight | 4.2 kg / approximately 9.25 lb |
| Maximum spring count | 8 |
| Springs included | 6 |
| Adjustment tool | Allen wrench included |
| Finish | Natural |
| Resistance rating | No calibrated force value established for each configuration |
How resistance changes
A count such as two or four springs is not a universal strength score. Position, spring type and the point in the movement all affect the load. Record the complete configuration if you want to compare your own sessions consistently.
| Lower spring position | Adds less resistance than the higher positions, according to the maker. |
|---|---|
| Higher spring position | Increases the resistance contribution of the spring. |
| Additional springs | Adds resistance; stay within the device's eight-spring configuration. |
| Different spring types | Use only compatible parts and identify the exact spring specification. |
Set up before applying force
Follow the maker's setup instructions, check that springs and fasteners are properly seated, and keep fingers clear of pinch points. Change the configuration only when the device is unloaded. Springs store energy, so use controlled movement and a clear space around the implement.
What's included
- Robert Baraban Horseshoe Bender
- Six springs
- Allen wrench
Additional or alternative springs are not established as included. This is a strength-training device, not a tool for fitting horseshoes to animals.
Common questions
Does it arrive with eight springs?
No. The device accepts up to eight, but this listing includes six.
Can resistance be stated in pounds?
No calibrated force chart is provided for this exact kit. The load changes with the spring configuration and movement position.
Is it the same as the Small Horseshoe Bender?
Do not assume so. Robert Baraban offers differently named products; this listing is the 4.2 kg Horseshoe Bender with the specified six-spring package.
Are extra-strong springs included?
Only six springs are specified. Do not assume that a separately advertised extra-strong spring set is part of this kit.
Product information & sources
The maker confirms the device's weight, finish, eight-spring capacity and effect of spring position. Six included springs and the Allen wrench follow exact catalog reference B07RB7VMBD. Owner comments were used to identify spring-configuration questions, not to claim measured training results. Robert Baraban official Horseshoe Bender product page. Reviewed September 2026.
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