Abstract: In some embodiments, an anchoring stick comprises a shaft, a handle located at one end of the shaft and a hook located at the other end. The hook defines a cavity. The anchoring stick has a first orientation and a second orientation. A perimeter of the cavity comprises an opening in the first orientation. The cavity is defined by a closed perimeter in the second orientation.

Abstract: A honda device for separating a honda to allow easy retrieval of a rope includes a rope having a honda positioned adjacent a lariat end of the rope. The honda has a break therein to define a first end and a second end of the honda. A female coupler is coupled to the first end of the honda. The female coupler has a receiving bore extending into a free end of the female coupler. A male coupler is coupled to the second end of the honda. The male coupler includes an insertion end being inserted into the receiving bore of the female coupler to releasably secure the male coupler to the female coupler. The male coupler is selectively removed from the female coupler to break the honda.

Abstract: A human restraint or hobble includes an elongated rigid pole having a handle at one end and a clasp at the other end. The clasp is operative to provide a locking grip upon a targeted subject's appendage such as a hand or ankle and once locked thereon, provides secure attachment. In several embodiments, the clasp utilizes a plurality of inwardly extending tines on either side of a U-shaped or V-shaped channel which permit the easy attachment of the clasp while frustrating attempts to remove the clasp. Embodiments are shown utilizing both rigid and flexible tine arrangements. In a still further alternate embodiment, a trigger mechanism is operatively coupled to the tine which releases the tine upon touching the subject thereby locking the clasp to the subject's appendage. In a still further alternate embodiment, the clasp utilizes a pair of pivotally supported jaws together with a trigger release mechanism which provides swift closure of the jaws when the clasp is brought into contact with the user's appendage.