A band-like element (10), namely for forming a bridle headband (20), or for forming a decorative band (40) for belts, bracelets or necklaces, which is attachable on the upper side and in the respective longitudinal direction, is designed for simple and secure attaching so as to have versatile usability and comparatively low supply costs such that on both ends (12, 112) of the band-like element (10) a respective magnetic element (14, 114) is arranged for releasably attaching the respective end (12, 112) to a second magnetic element (32). A bridle headband (20), especially a horse bridle headband, or a decorative band (40) for base bodies (50), especially belts, bracelets or collars, comprises such band-like element (10), as well as two counterparts (22, 122, 222, 322), each having a second magnetic element (32), wherein one end (12, 112) of the respective band-like element (10) is releasably attachable or is attached to or in a counterpart (22, 122, 222, 322).

A band-like element (10), namely for forming a bridle headband (20), or for forming a decorative band (40) for belts, bracelets or necklaces, which is attachable on the upper side and in the respective longitudinal direction, is designed for simple and secure attaching so as to have versatile usability and comparatively low supply costs such that on both ends (12, 112) of the band-like element (10) a respective magnetic element (14, 114) is arranged for releasably attaching the respective end (12, 112) to a second magnetic element (32). A bridle headband (20), especially a horse bridle headband, or a decorative band (40) for base bodies (50), especially belts, bracelets or collars, comprises such band-like element (10), as well as two counterparts (22, 122, 222, 322), each having a second magnetic element (32), wherein one end (12, 112) of the respective band-like element (10) is releasably attachable or is attached to or in a counterpart (22, 122, 222, 322).

A bridle for a riding animal, particularly for a riding horse, includes at least one martingale, which is guided below the neck of the riding animal and is fastened on a girth. The fastening of the martingale takes place by way, of at least one pull-latch lock, which includes a lock body fixedly arranged on the girth and a tie rod, which can be removed from the same by way of the action of a transverse force and is in operative connection with the martingale. Falls due to the entanglement preferably of forelegs and martingales of the bridle can be prevented when using this bridle.

A bridle for a riding animal, particularly for a riding horse, includes at least one martingale, which is guided below the neck of the riding animal and is fastened on a girth. The fastening of the martingale takes place by way, of at least one pull-latch lock, which includes a lock body fixedly arranged on the girth and a tie rod, which can be removed from the same by way of the action of a transverse force and is in operative connection with the martingale. Falls due to the entanglement preferably of forelegs and martingales of the bridle can be prevented when using this bridle.

The disclosure of the present invention relates to a HORSE BRIDLE BIT or more specifically to a horse bridle bit having a mouthpiece and independently movable shanks connected using a pinch-free ball joint assembly and the shank top ring having a relief joint to reduce contact pressure to the horses jaw when the bit shank is manipulated laterally. The bit configured to convey clear communication to the horse without undue encroachment in the mouth or jaw.

The disclosure of the present invention relates to a HORSE BRIDLE BIT or more specifically to a horse bridle bit having a mouthpiece and independently movable shanks connected using a pinch-free ball joint assembly and the shank top ring having a relief joint to reduce contact pressure to the horses jaw when the bit shank is manipulated laterally. The bit configured to convey clear communication to the horse without undue encroachment in the mouth or jaw.

The invention relates to method for evaluating the quality of characteristics of motion of an animal-human-dyad comprising an animal and a human and using at least one rein for riding the animal, wherein the quality of characteristics of motion is the loss of regularity of rhythm in the motion of the animal, the method comprising obtaining rein tension data indicating the tension in the rein (10) by means of a rein tension measuring device (20), wherein the the following steps are executed by a processing unit (90): processing the rein tension data into a frequency spectrum; identifying a prominent frequency component in the frequency spectrum; analysing the frequency spectrum by determining a power spectral density of the frequency spectrum over a frequency range which contains the prominent frequency component; and evaluating the loss of regularity of rhythm in the motion by comparing the determined power spectral density with a reference value. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for evaluating the quality of characteristics of motion of an animal-human-dyad, wherein the apparatus comprises a rein tension measuring device, a transmitter unit, a receiving unit, a processing unit and a notification unit.

The invention relates to method for evaluating the quality of characteristics of motion of an animal-human-dyad comprising an animal and a human and using at least one rein for riding the animal, wherein the quality of characteristics of motion is the loss of regularity of rhythm in the motion of the animal, the method comprising obtaining rein tension data indicating the tension in the rein (10) by means of a rein tension measuring device (20), wherein the the following steps are executed by a processing unit (90): processing the rein tension data into a frequency spectrum; identifying a prominent frequency component in the frequency spectrum; analysing the frequency spectrum by determining a power spectral density of the frequency spectrum over a frequency range which contains the prominent frequency component; and evaluating the loss of regularity of rhythm in the motion by comparing the determined power spectral density with a reference value. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus for evaluating the quality of characteristics of motion of an animal-human-dyad, wherein the apparatus comprises a rein tension measuring device, a transmitter unit, a receiving unit, a processing unit and a notification unit.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a livestock feeding device configured to removably attach to a livestock animal (e.g., an equine). The livestock feeding device includes a feed receptacle (e.g., a bucket) configured to retain at least one animal feed product, a lid, and an attachment device. In embodiments, the lid can be configured to extend at least partially around a rim of the feed receptacle, and can comprise at least one flexible flap configured to reduce spillage of the animal feed product retained within the feed receptacle. The feed receptacle and/or the lid can be coupled to the attachment device. In embodiments, the attachment device includes at least one strap configured for attaching the feed receptacle to the livestock animal. In some embodiments, the feeding device further includes one or more ears configured for removably attaching the attachment device to at lid and/or the feed receptacle.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a livestock feeding device configured to removably attach to a livestock animal (e.g., an equine). The livestock feeding device includes a feed receptacle (e.g., a bucket) configured to retain at least one animal feed product, a lid, and an attachment device. In embodiments, the lid can be configured to extend at least partially around a rim of the feed receptacle, and can comprise at least one flexible flap configured to reduce spillage of the animal feed product retained within the feed receptacle. The feed receptacle and/or the lid can be coupled to the attachment device. In embodiments, the attachment device includes at least one strap configured for attaching the feed receptacle to the livestock animal. In some embodiments, the feeding device further includes one or more ears configured for removably attaching the attachment device to at lid and/or the feed receptacle.