A connector assembly used with split reins and configured to directly attach with the split reins. The connector assembly includes first and second connecting members, each of the connecting members include a pair of spaced end bars and a center bar that define a first and second spacing, and a pair of side bars having a semi-U shaped configuration. A raised member upwardly extends from a top side of the center bar, and a fastener is attached to a lower side of the center bar. One connecting member having a male fastener half, and one connecting member having a female fastener half, such that the rider releasably attaches one connecting member on the first rein to the one connecting member on the second rein by attaching the male and female fastener halves.

A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

A hood (100) for a head of a horse includes: a main part intended to be placed on the head, two ears (104a, 104b) integral with the main part and in each of which is housed one of the ears of the horse, an auditory device (300) including a reception module (302) including elements for receiving signals, a transformation module (304) including elements for transforming the signals received into sounds audible to the horse, and a pair of loudspeakers (306) connected to the transformation module (304), each of the loudspeakers (306) being housed and fixed inside an ear (104a, 104b) of the hood (100).

A hood (100) for a head of a horse includes: a main part intended to be placed on the head, two ears (104a, 104b) integral with the main part and in each of which is housed one of the ears of the horse, an auditory device (300) including a reception module (302) including elements for receiving signals, a transformation module (304) including elements for transforming the signals received into sounds audible to the horse, and a pair of loudspeakers (306) connected to the transformation module (304), each of the loudspeakers (306) being housed and fixed inside an ear (104a, 104b) of the hood (100).

The present invention provides a riding aid apparatus, preferably an equine riding aid apparatus, which comprises an elongate member having first and second opposing ends, complementary connection means located at or associated with each of the first and second opposing ends to connect the same together via the connection means, in use, one or more pockets located within a body of the elongate member, intermediate the first and second opposing ends, and one or more inserts, each received respectively in the one or more pockets.

Disclosed are apparatuses and methods useful for providing a visual indication to the rider of a horse of one or more inputs, such as the pitch of the head of a horse. The apparatuses and methods are useful in connection with the sport of dressage. The rider can be notified of a position or orientation of the horse's head, of rein tension, of the rider's body position or orientation, of a current location within a course or routine, of a warning, or of other information. The visual indication can be in the form of an illuminated light source.

Disclosed are apparatuses and methods useful for providing a visual indication to the rider of a horse of one or more inputs, such as the pitch of the head of a horse. The apparatuses and methods are useful in connection with the sport of dressage. The rider can be notified of a position or orientation of the horse's head, of rein tension, of the rider's body position or orientation, of a current location within a course or routine, of a warning, or of other information. The visual indication can be in the form of an illuminated light source.

A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.