A reacher assembly (20) combines a single shaft (22) presenting a guideway (30) and supporting a handle (40). A trigger (44) is spaced from the handle (40) and is connected to a closeable jaw (50) by a cable (56) disposed in the channel (38). A snare (66) presents a loop controlled by a slide (72) slidably supported in a slot (74) in the shaft (22) with the snare (66) and the cable (56) extending in parallel and side by side relationship with one another with the snare (66) in the guideway (30) of the shaft (22) and the cable (56) in the channel (38) for movement relative to each other in the shaft (22). A shoehorn (60) is slidably supported by a track (58) on the shaft (22). An incapacitated person may carry only one assembly (20) to perform multiple tasks.

An animal or reptile catcher device to safely capture reptiles and small animals such as lizards for examination, relocation, or other purposes is disclosed. The device comprises a telescoping and tapered handle with a plurality of telescoping portions. The handle features a screw-off tip at the thinner end thereof, to which a loop is attached for positioning over an animal's head and tightening around the neck. In one embodiment, the loop includes an adjustable knot for manual tightening and loosening. Another embodiment incorporates a trigger mechanism near the top end of the handle, connected to a torsional spring and a cable that runs internally through the handle, enabling the loop to be automatically tightened or loosened by operating the trigger. The device is portable, lightweight, and provides a humane and efficient method for capturing and releasing small animals.

The towed roping dummy shock absorption apparatus provides for an apparatus designed to be inserted between a pulling vehicle and a towed roping dummy when practicing team roping from horseback. The apparatus provides for modulation of jerks and forces on the dummy that cause strain on the vehicle, dummy and horse, as well as providing for more consistent speed when being towed.

A reacher assembly (20) combines a single shaft (22) presenting a guideway (30) and supporting a handle (40). A trigger (44) is spaced from the handle (40) and is connected to a closeable jaw (50) by a cable (56) disposed in the guideway (30). A snare (66) presents a loop controlled by a slide (72) slidably supported in a slot (74) in the shaft (22) with the snare (66) and the cable (56) extending in parallel and side by side relationship with one another in the guideway (30) of the shaft (22) for movement relative to each other. A shoehorn (60) is slideably supported by a track (58) on the shaft (22). An incapacitated person may carry only one assembly (20) to perform multiple tasks.

The towed roping dummy shock absorption apparatus provides for an apparatus designed to be inserted between a pulling vehicle and a towed roping dummy when practicing team roping from horseback. The apparatus provides for modulation of jerks and forces on the dummy that cause strain on the vehicle, dummy and horse, as well as providing for more consistent speed when being towed.

A pet restraint device is a device that allows the user to safely and comfortably restrain a pet so that the user can perform the necessary pet care without aid from another person. The device includes a support base, a proximal restraining strap, a distal restraining strap, and an intermediate restraining strap. The support base provides a sturdy structure that accommodates the pet and where the proximal restraining strap, the intermediate restraining strap, and the distal restraining strap can be securely attached to. The proximal restraining strap, the intermediate restraining strap, and the distal restraining strap enable the user to restrain the pet to the support base in a safe manner without covering the pet's body so that the user can have easier access to the pet's body. The proximal restraining strap, the intermediate restraining strap, and the distal restraining strap can be adjusted to match the pet's body.

A rodeo event timing system having a neck collar adapted to extend around a neck of a calf, a first cable having one end affixed adjacent one end of the neck collar, a second cable having one end affixed adjacent another end of the neck collar, and a switch assembly secured to opposite ends of the first cable and the second cable. The switch assembly is adapted to separate when the ends of the neck collar separate so as to produce a start timing signal. The switch is a magnetic switch having a ball-and-socket configuration.

A system and method for a show stick. The show stick has an upstream whip component joined with a downstream whip component by a joint. There is a spring overlaying the joint. At least one protective layer is placed atop the spring. The protective layer keeps the fine edges from making contact with an animal. The spring provides the necessary flexibility, but the spring further reinforces the joint and ensures the whip does not come apart at the joint.

A one-piece element shaped like a bow-legged bronco buster has an enlarged head that is received in a half hitch of a hondo knot of a lariat used in practice roping. When the target has been encircled by the loop of the lariat, applying force on the rope above the hondo knot causes the ankles of the two bowed legs to flex outwardly releasing the free end of the loop so that the hondo knot and the breakaway attachment secured thereto can be retrieved for the next practice throw.

The present invention relates to a nose ring for ruminants such as cattle, comprising a ring body (1) having an extra-nasal part (2) and intra-nasal parts (3) extending on either side of this extra-nasal part (2), each of these intra-nasal parts (3) carrying a plate (4, 5) intended to bear against the nasal septum separating the nasal cavities of a ruminant, said bearing plates (4, 5) thus being placed at the ends of said nose ring. According to the invention, each bearing plate has an elongate shape and comprises opposite ends, at least one of which is wider than the central region thereof placed between said two ends, each plate being convex and having a front face intended to come into contact with the nasal wall of the animal, the surface area of which front face is at least equal to 500 mm.sup.2 and preferably at least equal to 1500 mm.sup.2, and even more preferably at least equal to 2000 mm.sup.2, each bearing plate thus being capable of maximising the contact surface with the nasal septum for different nasal morphologies in order to ensure that this ring is retained without injuring the animal.