Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a pet leash to an object. The apparatus comprises a body connectable to a leash secured to the pet and a flexible member extending from the body. The flexible member has sufficient length to be passed around an object and a free distal end. The body has a receiver operable to selectably and lockably receive the free distal end of the flexible member therein. The method comprises providing a body connectable to a leash secured to the pet, extending a flexible member from the body around an object and selectably and lockably securing a distal end of the flexible member into a receiver of the body. The body may comprise a handle body of a leash.

Abstract: A rope tie for an animal or other movable object comprising a helical coil fixedly or removably attached to a support. A free end of a rope is inserted through a first loop of the coil toward a second loop of the coil, then under, around, and through the second loop of the coil. When the animal or movable object pulls on an opposite end of the rope, the rope moves out of the coil until it tightens around the second loop and ceases moving, thus restricting or stopping the movement of the animal or movable object. The free end of the rope may be placed on a hook to reduce the movement of the rope through the coil. Slack in the portion of rope extending from the coil to the animal or movable object may be removed or reduced by pulling on the free end of the rope.

Abstract: A retractable safety horse tying apparatus having a housing which is shaped to receive a spring-loaded reel that rotates about a center spindle. A tether rope or other material is wound around the reel and anchored there and the opposite end threaded through a hole on the housing and attached to fusible link and fed onto the exterior of the reel. A spring is mounted internally of the reel and attaches to the reel. A fusible link is mounted on the outside of housing such that the fusible link permits rope to be played out from the reel in response to pressure applied to the rope. The fusible link permits the rope to be pulled out from a position straight in front of the device and also from an angle. This permits the tether rope to be automatically fed out in response to anxious pulling by a tethered horse, or other animal.

Abstract: A securing system configured to be coupled to an object to facilitate the securing of an animal to the object with a lead line is provided. The device comprises a plurality of spaced-apart members coupled configured to accept a length of the lead line in an interlaced fashion to frictionally retain the lead line, and a mounting structure coupled with the plurality of spaced-apart members, the mounting structure being configured to couple the device to the object.

Abstract: An equine lead line assembly is specially configured to provide significantly improved handling of a horse in a much less stressful manner for both horse and handler. Advantageously, a lead line assembly formed as a deformable closed loop portion carrying a pair of swivel snaps, and a connected hand lead line portion, functions to impart a gentle tightening and downward pressure on the horse's muzzle. This control aid applies symmetrical forces to both sides of a conventional halter via the deformable loop portion in response to a single downward force applied via the hand lead line portion.

Abstract: An equestrian rider training device incorporated into the reins of a bridle. The training device has an elastic portion in each rein between the bit and the rider's end of the reins. The elastic portion of the device trains the new rider in applying the proper pressure on the reins in order to closely control the mount while not applying excessive pressure which may irritate or injure the mount and make delicate control more difficult. The elastic portion is backed by an inelastic portion which is of greater length than the unextended elastic portion so that if greater pressure is required to control the mount, such as a runaway mount, the rider may apply direct pressure to the bit for emergency control.

Abstract: A training harness and harness assembly for training livestock. The assembly includes a halter with a guiding ring attached, a neck strap, a belly strap, a back strap, a buck strap and a harness lead.

Abstract: A padded construction useful for straps or irregularly-shaped articles is provided which includes a pair of opposed outer panels and a core sandwiched between the outer panels with side margins extending between the latter and having the core between the side margins. One of the outer panels and the side margins are formed of a closed cell neoprene synthetic resin foam material, whereas the core includes a length of synthetic resin (e.g., nylon or polyester) webbing. In one embodiment, the outer panels and side margins are integrated to present a tubular section of the neoprene foam material, and the core is disposed within the tubular section; an exterior decorative leather piece may be attached by sewing through the tubular subassembly. In another embodiment, the core includes an internal leather strap to which the webbing is attached, and neoprene is first applied to the core subassembly and is wrapped around the side margins thereof in an overlapping fashion.

Abstract: A simple, strong, and durable animal leash is disclosed, comprising two elements. The first element is a lead of woven nylon, with a loop formed in each end, the two loops being equal in size and appropriate for grasping by a person's hand. The second element is a carabiner, which is a relatively large link made of aluminum, one side of which is a gate which can pivot inward so as to open the carabiner and permit its attachment to one or both of the loops and a collar, halter, or harness, thereby providing for simple and convenient attachment of the leash to the animal in a multiplicity of ways.

Abstract: An animal leash of a flexible material has a fastener at the distal end. A section of the leash adjacent the distal end is stiffened or reinforced to minimize the tendency of a slackened leash to become entangled beneath the animal's body. The reinforcement may be a rigid shaft or an interior or exterior wire member.

Abstract: An extensible elastic leash attenuates physical forces generated between the pet and the owner. The leash tempers the impulse forces and makes them more manageable, allowing both the owner and the pet to walk and run without discomfiture. This leash has both elastic and non-elastic members, the elastic member is parallel to a first non-elastic member and when the elastic member is at its full extension the length of the elastic member and the parallel first non-elastic member are the same. The elastic member is further connected to a second non-elastic member which is elongated and has a clip at its distal end to connect to the collar of a pet.

Abstract: A horse tethering device cord has a central stretchable resilient core surrounded by a braided sheath and a loosely fitting protective plastic outer covering about the braided sheath. The core has a stretch length breaking point less than the stretch length breaking point of the sheath. The sheath and cord are attached to horse halter engaging clasps at one end and a bull snap at the other end. In use, a tethering device is used to keep a horse restrained to a hitching post. Movement by the horse from the hitching post causes stretching of the cord. If the horse exceeds the breakpoint of the central core, the core snaps, while the sheath remains intact.

Abstract: A lead line package for horse halters comprising a folded lead line and cover casing adapted to normally hold the lead line folded upon itself. The side edges are joined together by corresponding Velcro areas overlapping one another in front of the folded lead line. Release of the folded line is had by a simple pull of the lead line to separate the Velcro joined side edges to open the cover casing. Such a package carried by the horse with his halter makes a lead line always readily accessible when much in need to lead the horse from a fire. The lead line package may be attached to the halter by stitching the package to one of the halter straps or by the use of snap hooks that can be detachable connected to the metal rings of a halter that join the halter straps together. This package can be adapted for use with dog collars and the lead line can have Velcro means within itself to hold it in a folded state until needed to be freed for use.

Abstract: A lead line for a large animal comprises a length of rope made up of a tubular sheath of a woven fabric with an inner core of a soft fibrous material. At the outer end of the rope the soft inner core has been removed and replaced by a rigid rod so that the head of the animal can be pushed and held at arm's length.

Abstract: The invention provides a manually held leash, lead, line or the like for large and strong animals which incorporates a shock absorbing device for diminishing the effect of the force or strain transmitted when the animal suddenly and forcibly pulls, lunges, bolts, jumps, etc. The shock absorber incorporated resilient shock absorbing elements automatically operative to oppose the force exerted by the animal and diminish its effect on the manually held leash. The device is constituted of a pneumatic cylinder the piston of which is connected to the animal and normally is retained in a retracted position by a compressive spring against which the animal pulls. In addition to the restraining force imposed by the spring, compressed air also is utilized to absorb the shock of the animal's pulling force. A command sound, such as a recorded voice, buzzer, or the like, actuated under controlled circumstances and operative to order the animal to halt or obey, may be included.

Abstract: A tethering device, for being incorporated into a leash used for holding a dog or other animal, the tethering device including a convolute or spiral loop at each end of the leash, and which is quickly and easily attachable to a securing ring, by simply rotating the convolute upon the ring.