Abstract: A training halter encircling and conforming to a horse's head including a harness assembly encircling and conforming to the horse's head for applying direct pressure to regions of special acuity of the horse's head. A poll strap is formed with a first metal cable disposed within the poll strap. First and second cheek straps extend downward from a crown strap along the sides of the horse's head. A jaw strap is wrapped about and under the horse's neck. A nose band, a chin strap, and first and second throat straps are suspended so as to encircle the horse's nose and chin. The nose band formed with a second metal cable disposed within the nose band.

Abstract: A bitless bridle with double cross under reinstraps for riding, driving, and training horses and similar animals that achieves improved control, comfort, and communication with the animal. The bridle is composed of a solid crownpiece that bifurcates, after a brow band attachment, into a cheek strap and an elongated reinstrap. The cheek strap connects to two nosebands which have solid rings attached to each end. The elongated reinstraps cross under the horse's jaw and pass through the first set of rings then cross under the jaw a second time and pass through the second set of rings to continue back to the rider's hands. Pulling on a single reinstrap applies pressure to the horse's nose and poll causing it to turn in the direction pulled. Pulling on both reinstraps cinches the noseband in place, causing the horse to slow down or stop.

Abstract: An insect repellent device that is wearable by a host or attachable to an object, such device comprised of: an elongated band having length and width comprised of an outer surface to face toward a host or object, an inner surface to face away from a host or object, a first end, a second end and at least one impervious region; at least one front panel having a plurality of apertures positioned over the second side opposite an impervious region and that is attached to the elongated band so as to form a vented pocket with an opening; an absorbent pad impregnated with natural oils that is slidably and removably insertable into the vented pocket; and, at least one means for securing connected to an end that provides the user with the ability to replace its absorbent impregnated pads instead of having to buy another new band.

Abstract: A decorative accessory for a pet includes a harnessing member, a leash member, and a plurality of charm elements. The harnessing member includes at least one strap element, each having a plurality of engagement locations, and a fastening element. The plurality of engagement locations is configured on the each strap element. The fastening element is disposed on the each strap element. The leash member includes a strip element having a first end segment and a second end segment, a plurality of engagement emplacements configured on the strip element, and a connecting element disposed at the first end segment for connecting the leash member with the harnessing member. Each charm element of the plurality of charm elements includes an attaching mechanism having a female engagement element and a male engagement element adapted to secure the each charm element to at least one of the harnessing member and the leash member.

Abstract: A decorative animal article, such as a collar or a leash, having a plurality of decorative components adhesively attached to a flexible band with lengths of thread extending through the decorative components from one end of the flexible band to the opposite end of the flexible band to provide added protection against the decorative components falling off the flexible band when, for example, the adhesive fails.

Abstract: A horse browband having a plurality of decorative components adhesively attached to a flexible band with lengths of thread extending through the decorative components from one end of the flexible band to the opposite end of the flexible band to provide added protection against the decorative components falling off the flexible band when, for example, the adhesive fails.

Abstract: A snaffle bridle in accordance with this invention comprises a broad nose band strap (24), to which the nose band (26) and the throat lash (28) are connected, and a second, similarly broad head strap (30) which carries the bit (14) by way of the cheek straps (32a, 32b). A cushioning pad is utilised, which is laid over the horse's head prior to mounting the nose band strap (24), spreading the load which is applied to the head during the use of the bit. Similarly, a weymouth bridle comprises a nose band strap (70), carrying the nose band (74) and throat lash (78), whilst a second head strap (80) carries the weymouth bit straps (84a and 84b) and snaffle bit straps (88a and 88b).