EP2576427A1

EP2576427A1 - Method and device for tack, harness for horses

Info

Publication number: EP2576427A1
Application number: EP11790073.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Christina Alden
Original assignee: Proec Sweden AB
Current assignee: Proec Sweden AB
Priority date: 2010-06-01
Filing date: 2011-05-30
Publication date: 2013-04-10
Also published as: WO2011152769A8; SE535523C2; SE1000588A1; CN102917975A; WO2011152769A1

Abstract

A method and device which allows one to be in control of himself, reins, driving reins (11), and the horse (14). The invention consists of an indicator (1) that attaches to the reins / driving reins (11) on each side of the horse (14). The Indicator (1) can be constantly observed by the rider (15) and displays in real time how tightly and evenly one holds the reins / driving reins (11). Cooperation between the horse (14) and rider (15) greatly improves by the smooth control and maneuvering. The Indicator (1) consists of an inner sleeve (3) sliding inside an outer sleeve (2) and held together by a tension spring (4) inside the sleeves (2, 3). When you put power on (pull) the reins / driving reins (11) it pulles the tension spring (4) out and the sleeves (2, 3) drift apart from each other and indicate on the inner sleeve (3) how much power you use.

Description

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TACK, HARNESS FOR HORSES Technical Area

The present invention relates to a method and device for horses' harnesses to be in control of himself, reins, driving reins and the horse. The method and device can also be used for other, with driving reins, reins or similar maneuverable animals. Technical Position/ Standpoint

There are known devices to prevent the horse from bolt, or when the rider loses grip on the reins / driving reins. These devices, which works with harness for horses, is not entirely harmless to an accident and there are hazards with these devices, because the horse can get hurt by suddenly prevented to see, breathe or move.

Most horses are by nature somewhat oblique unequalsided. The obliqueness need not just be because the horse is born crooked, but because the riding is wrong. Working out bias is very difficult, you have to equalize it so that the horse, not deliberately rides on double tracks, but always has its longitudinal axis coincident with the track it is the riding on. A rider may have difficulty getting the horse obedient, if it does not comply with bom reins and the rider may have difficulties to master the propulsive power of the horse's hindquarters, when the horse during the ride saves a hind leg. Long reining is advantageous for the horse, regardless of race or age.

Young horses that train with long reining at an early age is well prepared for future tasks. It saves a lot of time in the work to school the horse if the horse is well trained with long reining at an early age. It demands to have good dexterity and sense of power, when using the reins / driving reins, to get the horse obedient. The cooperation between the horse and the rider will suffer if the rider is stressed or unbalanced. It affects both the rider and the horse mentally and physically, and the horse may still be affected by the the disturbance even after the riding is over. Some attempts have been made to mechanically detect and smooth out the power of the reins / driving reins using elastic devices attached by the bit. These, unfortunately, has disadvantages to not be able to be regulated as desired, when it is very difficult to indicate the power. There are also some ways to prevent dropping the reins / driving reins. There are also complicated braking systems to prevent a horse to start to bolt. A good method to indicate the force the rider exerts on the reins / driving reins have not been developed that makes you get better help with control of himself, reins, driving reins and horse.

The Invention

It is therefore an aim of the present invention to provide a solution to the above problems by a method and device which allows one to be in control of himself, reins, driving reins and horse. The invention consists an indicator which is attached to the reins / driving reins on either side of the horse. The indicator can be constantly observed by the rider and displays in real time how tightly and evenly one holds the reins / driving reins. The cooperation between horse and rider is greatly improves by the smooth control and maneuvering. The indicator consists of an inner sleeve sliding inside an outer sleeve and held together by a tension spring inside the sleeves. When you hit power on/ pull the reins / driving reins it pulles the tension spring out and the sleeves drift apart from each other and indicates on the inner sleeve how much power you use.

Description

The invention consists an indicator which is attached to the reins / driving reins on either side of the horse. The indicator can be constantly observed by the rider and displays in real time how tightly and evenly one holds the reins / driving reins. The cooperation between horse and rider is greatly improving by the smooth control and maneuvering. The indicator consists of an inner sleeve sliding inside an outer sleeve and held together by a tension spring inside the sleeves. The sleeves are sealed at one end and thread, one from each way, over the tension spring whose endhooks protrude through the sleeves. In each of the tension springs endhooks/clamps are a handclasp mounted. The Bandclasps are thread onto the reins / driving reins, so that they hang down a bit below the indicator, which in this manner conveys all the power of the reins / driving reins. When you hit power on the reins / driving reins it pulles the tension spring out and the sleeves slides apart from each other and on the inner sleeve it shows how much power you use. If the rider is forced to use excessive force is the drooping portion of the reins / driving reins straightened/ stretched out and then takes up all the power. With this the indicator is fully relieved from the power. By using the indicator the rider gets help to sit straight and ride straight. The indicator is also a very handy tool when to learn horse riding or long reining because the coach/ trainer sees how the student/ pupil hold the reins /driving reins. With help from the indicator it is easier to learn different kinds of rein aids with the reins / driving reins (11) (open rein aid, give and take with the hand, supportive rein aid, flexion of the neck aid, turning). The indicator will also be of great use when lunging when you let the horse run in a long line which must be done properly with knowledge and kindness so the horse's bones and joints are not damaged. You use lungeing when tameing a horse to a saddle and basic education, as well as to do gymanstics to horses that of one or another reason should not be ridden. By using the indicator the horse's mouth is spared, and you have control on how hard the horse hangs on/ leans upon the bit, or more on one rein / driving rein than the other.

An embodiment of the invention described below and illustrated in the attached drawing, which, according to:

Figure 1 shows an indicator when a rider does not exercise any force on the reins / driving reins. Figure 2 shows an indicator when a rider performs a definite effect on the reins / driving reins. Figure 3 shows how the indicator is threaded on the reins / driving reins.

Figure 4 shows a rider on horseback, and how an indicator is attached to the reins / driving reins to show the force the rider exerts on the reins / driving reins.

Method and device for harnesses for horses, as shown Figure in 1, 2, 3 and 4 may represent the construction as applied in this refferd example.

Method and device for harnesses for horses as shown in Figure 1 shows an indicator (1) and how it is contracted (not drifted apart/ separated) when a rider does not exercise any force on the reins / driving reins. The Indicator (1) consists of an inner sleeve (3) sliding in an outer sleeve (2). The inner sleeve (3) and the outer sleeve (3) are held together by a tension spring (4) inside the sleeves (2, 3). The sleeves (2, 3) are sealed at one end and thread, one from each way, over the tension spring (4), whose end hooks (5) protrudes through the sleeves (2,3) ends. In each of the tension springs (4) endhooks (5) is a band clasp (6) mounted, alternative could the band clasp be integrated with each sleeve. Method and device for harnesses for horses as shown in Figure 2 shows an indicator (1) when a rider performs a definite effect on the reins / driving reins. The Indicator (1) has an inner sleeve (3) sliding in an outer sleeve (2). The endhooks/clamps of a tension spring (5) protrudes through the sleeves (2,3) ends. In each of the tension springs (4) endhooks (5) is a band clasp (6) mounted. The inner sleeve (3) is provided with a middle marker (9), which shows itself when it is pulled out halfway. When the inner sleeve (3) expires from the outer sleeve (2) it reveals a colour marker (10) until the inner sleeve (3) mark (9), which then exhibits a second color selection (8). The Indicators (1) outer sleeve (2) is provided with a sticker (7).

Method and device for harnesses for horses as in Figure 3 shows how the indicator (1) is thread on the reins / driving reins (11). The indicators (1) band clasps (6) are thread over the reins / driving reins so that they are locked by the reins / driving reins, (11) and forms a barrier (12) in the band clasps (6). Part of the reins / driving reins (11) hangs down a bit below the indicator (1). By this way, it conveys all the power of the reins / driving reins (1 1) via the indicator (1). If the rider is forced to use excessive force it straightens, the below the indicator (1), overhanging portion (13) of reins / driving reins (11) and then takes up all the power. Method and device for harnesses for horses as shown in Figure 4 shows a rider (15) on a horse

(14) and how an indicator (1) is attached to the reins / driving reins (1 1) to indicate the power that the rider (15) exerts on the reins / driving reins (1 1). By using the indicator (1), the rider can

(15) sit straight and ride straight and the horse's mouth (16) is spared when you have control over how hard the horse lean upon the bit, or more on one rein / driving rein (1 1) than the other.

The Invention has been described in conformance with the discribed above composition and design and it is understood that certain exchanges and modifications may be made without departing from the original thought and spirit of the invention. Alternative applications are possible. For example method and the device is also used for other, with driving reins, reins or similar maneuverable animals. Similarly, the method and device can be used where you want to maintain control over a certain tension of a strap. The indicator display can also include numbers, tinted shades, patterns, pictures, etc. The invention should therefore not be taken as limited to that shown and described in the preceding, such variations are included in the inventive idea and believed to be under the subsequent patent claims.

Claims

PATENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Method of harnesses for horses characterizes of an indicator (1) that is attached to the reins / driving reins (11) on each side of the horse (14) so that the indicator (1) all the time can be observed by the rider (15) and display in real time how hard and smooth the rider (15) holds the reins / driving reins (11) in which the cooperation of the horse (14) and the rider (15) improves by a smoother control and maneuvering, and in which the indicator (1) consists of an inner sleeve ( 3) sliding in an outer sleeve (2) and held together by a tension spring (4) inside the sleeves (2, 3) and where, in each of the tension springs (4) end clamps/ hooks (5) is a band clasp (6 ) mounted where the reins / driving reins (11) is thread on, so that they hang down a bit below the indicator (1), which in this manner conveys all the power from the rider (15) and horse (14) and when the force on the reins / driving reins ( 1 1) is applied, it pulles each tension spring (4) out and the sleeves (2, 3) drift apart from each other, whereupon the inner sleeve (3) shows the power you use, and would the Rider (15) be forced to use excessive force it straightens it, below the indicator (1), drooping portion (13) of driving reins / reins (11) makeing the indicator (1) get relieved from the power and all the power is taken up directly by the reins / driving reins (1 1).

2. Method according to claims 1, characterizes of that the indicator (1), helps the rider (15) to learn to sit and ride straight and also helps the horses (14) mouth and lips (16) to be spared when you have control on how hard the horse lean upon the bite, or more on one rein / driving rein (11) than the other.

3. Method according to claims 1, characterizes of that the indicator (1) is a handy tool when to learn horse riding or driving reining and because the coach sees how the student takes the driving reins / reins (11) and with the indicators (1) help it is easier to learn different kinds of rein aids with the reins / driving reins (11) (open rein aid, give and take with the hand, supportive rein aid, flexion of the neck aid, turning) and the indicator (1) will also be of great use when lunging when you let the horse (14) run in a long line which must be properly done with the knowledge and care so that the horse (14) bones and joints are not damaged.

4. The device for harnesses for horses is characterized by an indicator (1) that attaches to the reins / driving reins (11) on each side of the horse (14) so that the indicator (1) all the time can be observed by the rider (15) and displays in real time how tightly and evenly the rider keep the reins / driving reins and where the indicator (1) has an inner sleeve (3) sliding in an outer sleeve (2) and are held together by a tension spring (4) inside the sleeves ( 2, 3) which is sealed at one end and thread, one from each way, over the tension spring (4) whose end hooks (5) protrudes through the sleeves (2, 3) ends in which they are attached to a strap attachment/ clasp (6) in which the reins / driving reins (11) is thread onto, so that the indicator (1) conveys all the power from the rider (15) and horse (14), resulting that on the sleeve (3) the rider may indicate the force he is useing.

5. Device for harnesses for horses as patent claim 4, characterizes of that the inner sleeve (3) is provided with a middle marker (9), which appear when the inner sleeve (3) will expire from the outer sleeve (2 ) and where in the beginning it appears a colour marker (10) until the inner sleeves (3) middle mark (9) , which then exhibits a second colour selection (8) and where the indicators (1) outersleeve (2) is provided with a sticker (7).