Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention relates to a HORSE BRIDLE BIT or more specifically to a horse bridle bit having a mouthpiece and independently movable shanks connected using a pinch-free ball joint assembly and the shank top ring having a relief joint to reduce contact pressure to the horses jaw when the bit shank is manipulated laterally. The bit configured to convey clear communication to the horse without undue encroachment in the mouth or jaw.

Abstract: A utility bit for training, riding, and restraining a horse improving the health of and physical contact with the horse's mouth. The utility bit includes two side shanks, and a mouthpiece. Each of the two side shanks includes a purchase bar, a bottom shank and a leverage bar. The purchase bar includes the bottom shank attached at a first end and the leverage bar at a second end. The bottom shank includes a bottom ring. The leverage bar includes a leverage ring. The first side shank and the second side shank rotate about a first shank axis and a second shank axis.

Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention relates to a HORSE BRIDLE BIT or more specifically to a horse bridle bit having a mouthpiece and independently movable shanks connected using a pinch-free ball joint assembly and the shank top ring having a relief joint to reduce contact pressure to the horses jaw when the bit shank is manipulated laterally. The bit configured to convey clear communication to the horse without undue encroachment in the mouth or jaw.

Abstract: Headgear for directing an animal is disclosed. The headgear includes a bit that includes a pair of rings to which reins of the headgear are to attach; a jointed mouthpiece with a connecting portion adjacent each end for connection to a respective one of the rings such that each ring can rotate through the respective connecting portion, and at least one joint between the connecting portions that allows the mouthpiece to articulate between an undeflected position in which the connecting portions have a maximum separation, and deflected positions in which the separation of the connecting portions is less than the maximum; and a mouthpiece support that extends between the rings, and limits the minimum separation of the connecting portions.

Abstract: Headgear for use in directing an animal is disclosed.

Abstract: Bits for horses are provided which include a central element, suitable for being inserted in a horse's mouth, a pair of lateral rings, each connected to a respective end of the central element for connection to the reins, and a pair of rosettes for protecting the horse's lip, each traversed by an axial hole to be fitted around the central element, next to the connection to the ring. The axial hole is made in an emerging portion axially facing at least the side opposite the lateral ring. The wall which delimits said axial hole may be sized to provide a stable connection due to the friction between the rosette and the central element.

Abstract: An equine tongue tie has a small elastic tongue loop 14 and a large elastic jaw loop 12. The two loops 12, 14 are stitched or otherwise joined at a location 18 across the width of the loops. The two loops 12, 14 can be made from a single strap 2 of elastomeric material wherein the ends are preferably folded over prior to stitching or otherwise affixing so as to form four layers of the elastomeric material at the location 18 wherein the tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 are joined. Alternatively, each loop can be made from a separate strap, each tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 having its ends overlapped and sewn together to form a separate loop and these two separate loops 12, 14 being sewn together where the sewn ends overlap creating four layers of material at the location 18 where the loops are joined.

Abstract: A bit includes a mouthpiece. A tongue member is arranged on the mouthpiece such that, when the mouthpiece is received in an oral cavity of an animal, the tongue member bears against a tongue of the animal, inhibiting movement of the tongue over the mouthpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double-jointed bit for horses, the bit comprising two outer lateral parts that are preferably embodied as rings, and a bit part that is arranged between the outer parts and connected thereto. The bit part has two lateral sections and an olive-shaped central section, the central section being connected to each of the two lateral sections by means of an articulated element. The articulated elements are formed by two articulated boreholes embodied in the central section and respectfully a loop provided in each lateral section. The central section comprises a base part and an additional part, the two articulated boreholes being embodied in the base part. The additional part is located essentially between the two articulated boreholes and forms an outer surface of the central section in the region of the central cross-section between the two articulated boreholes.

Abstract: A horse bit is disclosed, including a pair of right and left mouthpieces, a joint shaft member extending in a longitudinal direction of the mouthpieces and configured to join the mouthpieces, and cheeks, respectively provided substantially on outer ends of the mouthpieces and configured to respectively connect reins to the mouthpieces, wherein the mouthpieces are each rotatable around the joint shaft member, and the joint shaft member is divided into right and left shaft elements at an intermediate portion thereof, and eye bolts corresponding to the right and left shaft elements are rotatable toward the intermediate portion.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a series of embodiments of a swivel cheeked bridle bit wherein the cheek portion, comprising a dee and/or lower or curb rein attachment eye or ring, is separate from the purchase, with the purchase serving as a pintle for the swivel attachment of the cheek portion to the remainder of the bit structure. The upper harness attachment ring, for attaching a curb chain, nose strap, and/or cheek strap to the bit, is immovably affixed to the upper end of the purchase, which in turn is immovably affixed to the mouth bar of the bit. This ensures that the upper ring does not rotate or swivel as the cheek is turned, thus avoiding twisting the ends of the straps attached to the upper ring and precluding turning the edge of the attachment ring and any attached straps into the side of the face of the animal.

Abstract: A bit (10) includes a mouthpiece (12) having two mouthpiece members (20). Each of the mouthpiece members has an end (20a,20b) which faces the other mouthpiece member, and the two ends are connected to one another by a joining arrangement comprising (26) one or more pivots and a stop system. The stop system limits the relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from a reference position towards the rear of a horse. In the reference position, the joining arrangement and the two ends of the mouthpiece members connected by the arrangement lie approximately along a straight line. The stop system prevents relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from the reference position towards the rear of the horse or limits the relative angular displacement in this direction to a minor fraction of the maximum possible relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from the reference position towards the front of the horse.

Abstract: A bit (10) includes a mouthpiece (12) having two mouthpiece members (20). Each of the mouthpiece members has an end (20a,20b) which faces the other mouthpiece member, and the two ends are connected to one another by a joining arrangement comprising (26) one or more pivots and a stop system. The stop system limits the relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from a reference position towards the rear of a horse. In the reference position, the joining arrangement and the two ends of the mouthpiece members connected by the arrangement lie approximately along a straight line. The stop system prevents relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from the reference position towards the rear of the horse or limits the relative angular displacement in this direction to a minor fraction of the maximum possible relative angular displacement of the mouthpiece members from the reference position towards the front of the horse.

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).

Abstract: An improved bridle bit is described that is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. Said bit comprises a bar or bars to be received in the mouth of an animal, said bars having internally disposed therein, one or a plurality of bushings providing mouthpiece rotational movement, one or a plurality of spring elements providing return movement and cheek pieces providing traditional rein and headstall ring members for bridle assembly attachment. The invention may be used, for example, for the pinch and/or pain free training, control or correction of horses.

Abstract: The snaffle bit for a horse has two side rings and a shackle arranged between the two side rings. The shackle is provided with tow side portions and has at least one joint. The at least one joint defines an articulation axis. A bore is arranged in the end area of each of the side portions that is remote from the at least one joint and receives with play a respective one of the two side rings. The axes of the two bores defines a plane that is inclined at an angle of 45°±20°, preferably of 45°±10°, to the articulation axis of the at least one joint.

Abstract: A bridle bit is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. This bit comprises a bar or bars to be received in the mouth of an animal, the bars having internally disposed therein, one or a plurality of bushings providing mouthpiece rotational movement, and cheek pieces providing traditional rein and headstall ring members for bridle assembly attachment. The invention may be used, for example, for the pinch and/or pain free training, control or correction of horses.

Abstract: A riding or travelling bit for horses comprising at least one rigid or articulated bit rod (2) made at least partially of metal. The inventive bit is characterized in that the bit rod has at least two different metal parts (4,6) thus creating a difference in electrical potential. This difference in electric potential creates a sour taste for the horse, encouraging it to chew and making it receptive to assistance from the reins. In one embodiment, one member (4) of the two-membered bit rod (2) is made of one type of metal and the other member is made of another type of metal. Both members are coupled together in a known manner by means of self-engaging eyelets (8, 10) in a chain-like fashion. However, at least one of the eyelets is lined (12) with electrically insulating material. In another embodiment, both metal surfaces are electrically connected to various poles of at least one commercial electric battery cell (94) which is accommodated in a tubular receptacle (92) forming one part of the bit rod (90).

Abstract: A horse bit which may be adjusted to fit various widths of horses' mouths. The adjustable bit includes a mouth piece having an adjustment assembly which may be elongated or abbreviated to an appropriate width for insertion into a mouth of a particular horse. The adjustable horse bit is illustrated in both curb bit and snaffle bit styles.