Abstract: A saddle pad display system by which a horse and rider may display an exhibitor number tag, equine jewelry, or the like on a saddle pad. The saddle pad display system is comprised of: a saddle pad, the saddle pad having a left side and a right side and further having an outer pad surface and an inner pad surface; a plurality of display holes cut and sewn into the saddle pad, the depth of the display holes continuing throughout the entire thickness of the saddle pad; a retaining sleeve attached to the inner pad surface and located centrally between a pair of display holes located on each side of the saddle pad; and a display item, the display item having a clip by which the display item may be securely attached to the saddle pad.

Abstract: A cover includes a body having a braided section and a plurality of side sections to which panels and hook-and-loop fastening elements are attached. A tail section includes tail hairs that have been customized to enhance the appearance of a horse's tail and is connected to the braided section of the body. The hairs can also form the braided section of the body. The body is attached to the dock section of the horse's tail using the hook-and-loop fastener elements and the hairs of the tail section are integrated into the hairs of the horse's tail.

Abstract: Carbamate group-containing triphendioxazine compounds of the formula (I) where the nuclei designated A and B, as defined in claim 1, contain fused-on rings and R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings specified in claim 1, are good pigments and are convertible into the corresponding triphendioxazine pigments without carbamate groups.

Abstract: A horse hair banding comb having a comb member with a plurality of teeth and a plurality of receptacles formed therein and a looking member removably affixed to the comb member. The looking member extends over the teeth. The looking member has an edge positioned in proximity to the receptacle area. The receptacle areas allow horse hair to pass therethrough. The comb member is made up of a body, a first tooth having a V-shaped configuration and extending downwardly from the body, a second tooth having a V-shaped configuration and extending downwardly from the body, and a first receptacle area formed in the body between the first and second teeth. The locking member includes a first bar and a second bar in generally parallel spaced relationship. The comb member is positioned within this spaced area between the first and second bars.

Abstract: A reflective safety wrap for use on appendages of joggers or horses includes an elongated elastic fabric strip with a reflective material superimposed thereon. A blind stitch joins the elastic fabric and reflective material. Fastening devices are positioned at each end of the wrap. The method for making the blind stitch is disclosed.

Abstract: So motorists will move readily and sooner observe a rider on a horse, reflector assemblies are removably and dependingly secured to each stirrup. Whether or not the stirrup is an English one or a Western one, the reflector assemblies are secured so each one presents a red reflector lens facing rearwardly and an orange reflector lens facing forwardly. The motions of the horse and the rider combine to cause overall movements of the reflector lens, enhancing their noticeability by motorists, and thereby protecting the rider and the horse.

Abstract: An article of manufacture and a method of releasably attaching an article of manufacture to extant means in an environment of intended attachment. The environment of intended attachment includes articles of equine saddlery.