Abstract: A copper alloy to produce for horse bits or parts thereof is composed of 1 wt % to 30 wt % manganese, 1 wt % to 30 wt % zinc, and the remainder copper and other additives, the other additives in total being less than 6 wt %, in particular less than 3 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirrup comprising a tread (20) and an arch (22) which is connected thereto, said arch comprising two lateral extensions (24, 26) and on upper eye area (28) in which an eye (29) is provided. Said eye area (28) extends at an angle of 15 to 40 degrees, preferably approximately 25 degrees, to a longitudinal plane (34) which is defined by a longitudinal axis (36) of the tread (20) and which extends at a right angle to said tread (20).

Abstract: The collar for animals, in particular dogs, has a fastener which is designed as a click lock and has a housing (20) and a locking tongue (22). The housing (20) and locking tongue (22) can be plugged in in a plug-in direction (24). The housing (20) and the locking tongue (22) each have an end piece (46). A lead can be releasably fastened to a lead ring (26). A neck part (28) can be connected to the fastener to form a ring; said neck part has two connecting regions (42), each of which is connected to an end piece (46). A bearing opening (64) is formed in the fastener, the bearing opening having an axis line which runs transversely with respect to the plug-in direction (24) and substantially parallel to a central axis (66) of the collar. The lead ring (26) is held pivotably in the bearing opening (64).

Abstract: A collar for animals includes chain links produced from a sheet-metal blank and by bending the sheet-metal blank about bending lines. The chain links each have a hook portion and a hook-in portion. The hook-in portion includes a window dimensioned such that the hook portion fits through the window. The hook-in portion further has an edge portion located between the window and a rear end of the chain link. The sheet-metal blank includes a first end portion and an opposite second end portion, and the second end portion limits the edge portion.

Abstract: A stirrup insert for a stirrup including a bearing surface which is provided with a surface for placing a boot, and a holding area which can be detachably connected to the stirrup, where the bearing surface includes an internal part and an external part, where the internal part is surrounded by the external part at least in the z-direction, preferably, the internal part is softer than the external part.

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated stirrup with a footplate and a U-shaped clamp with two lateral limbs and articulated regions arranged therein. The articulated regions have an upper retaining part and a lower retaining part with a hinge part. The lower retaining part reaches the footplate. The footplate has a supporting part which connects the lower retaining parts to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a horse snaffle bit with two lateral parts and a shackle, which is situated between these parts and comprises at least one joint and two lateral sections, each lateral section having an end located a distance from the joint and a borehole is made in these distal ends of the lateral sections to accommodate one of the parts in a manner that enables them to move freely. Additionally, each lateral section has a first surface area and a second surface area; the first surface area has a matte surface and extends from the joint to a distance of at least 20% and no greater than 50% of the overall length of the lateral section from the joint, and the second surface area has a high-lustrous surface and is connected to the first surface area and extends to the distal end of the lateral section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a horse snaffle bit with two lateral parts and a shackle, which is situated between these parts and comprises at least one joint and two lateral sections, each lateral section having an end located a distance from the joint and a borehole is made in these distal ends of the lateral sections to accommodate one of the parts in a manner that enables them to move freely. Additionally, each lateral section has a first surface area and a second surface area; the first surface area has a matte surface and extends from the joint to a distance of at least 20% and no greater than 50% of the overall length of the lateral section from the joint, and the second surface area has a high-lustrous surface and is connected to the first surface area and extends to the distal end of the lateral section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirrup insert (24) for a stirrup comprising a bearing surface (50) which is provided with a surface (34, 36) for placing a boot, and a holding area (52) which can be detachably connected to the stirrup. Said bearing surface (50) comprises an internal part (28) and an external part (26). Said internal part (28) is surrounded by the external part (26) at least in the z-direction. Preferably, the internal part (28) is softer than the external part (26).

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: 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: The riding spur has a U-shaped band member, a spur and a protective layer. The band member comprises two side parts, each comprising a side leg and an eye region. The side legs comprise one outer surface and one inner surface and are connected to the protective layer, the inner surface being lined with the protective layer. The protective layer does not cover the outer surface of the side legs completely but leaves it at least partially exposed so that the outer surface of the side legs forms at least partially the visible outer surface of the band member.

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: The stirrup has a crossbar that supports a rider's shoe in riding. The stirrup further has an upper portion that is provided with a fastener for a carrying belt of the stirrup. The stirrup also has a damping body, which is arranged on the stirrup between the crossbar and the rider's shoe.

Abstract: A spur comprises a U-shaped heel section and a neck. The heel section shows a basis, at which the neck is fitted to and which heel section shows two lateral legs starting from the basis. Also, the heel section is cut to size out of a sheet metal and is bent in a U-shape. The heel section is also embossed so that the legs have a profile deviating from a rectangular cross-section shape of the blank.

Abstract: The stirrup has a crossbar that supports a rider's shoe in riding. The stirrup further has an upper portion that is provided with a fastening means for a carrying belt of said stirrup. A damping body is provided, which damping body is arranged on the stirrup between the crossbar and the rider's shoe.

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 copper alloy for bridle bits and similar items including 81-88%, by weight, of copper, less than 4%, by weight, of silicon, and the remainder zinc including impurities. The alloy is characterized by high strength and readily stimulates the horse to chew on the bit. The lack of nickel in the alloy is also safer for the horses. A method of manufacturing including casting the bridle bit from the copper alloy. A method of using the bridle bit includes casting the bridle bit, placing it into a horse's mouth, stimulating the horse to quick chewing on the bridle bit and controlling the horse's pace and speed due to the stimulation to quick chewing.