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: 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: 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: A stirrup has a pair of arms, an eye on the arms for receiving a strap, and a foot on the arms for supporting the foot of a rider. The eye and the foot of the stirrup are rotatable relative to the arms. The arms define a plane and the upper surface of the foot of the stirrup is perpendicular to this plane in one terminal position of the foot of the stirrup. The foot of the stirrup can only rotate backwards from this position. The eye has an opening for a strap, and the eye is freely rotatable relative to the arms through an angle of 90 degrees to and from a position in which the opening is coplanar with the arms.