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.

Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.

A belt has a belt buckle and a belt strap. The belt can be part of a modular belt system that provides multiple straps and/or multiple buckles that can be assembled in different combinations. Preferably, the assembly of a custom belt can be accomplished in an in-store or point-of-sale environment. In some implementations, the strap can be coupled to the buckle without sewing or other processes that require expensive machinery and/or are time consuming. In some implementations, the strap is threaded to the buckle.

Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.

Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.

The double-sided belt buckle includes a chape member, a frame, a prong, and a loop element. The chape member includes a hinge element, a first side, and a second side. The hinge element and the frame are pivotally joined together. The prong is pivotally joined to the frame for running through a hole along another end of the strap. A user may choose to use the first or second side of the chape member as the outward facing side. The prong then may be pushed so that the prong may freely swivel within the frame. After releasing the prong, the prong may be applied to fasten a strap of the belt buckle corresponding to the outward facing side, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the belt buckle.

A belt system comprising a belt having a plurality of ratchet teeth, a belt buckle secured to an end of the belt, the belt buckle including a belt buckle frame member having at least one elongated internal shaft. A ring is pivotably secured to the belt buckle, the ring configured to support the weight of a user of the belt.

A safety cinch for use with a saddle. The safety cinch includes a first layer of material and a securing device connectable to a saddle connector. The safety cinch also includes a latch apparatus that can selectively engage the securing device and a wireless receiver that can send a signal to the latch apparatus to disengage from the securing device to unsecure a saddle from an animal. A method of dislodging a saddle from a horse via a remote control via the step of actuating the remote control to activate the safety cinch.

A safety cinch for use with a saddle. The safety cinch includes a first layer of material and a securing device connectable to a saddle connector. The safety cinch also includes a latch apparatus that can selectively engage the securing device and a wireless receiver that can send a signal to the latch apparatus to disengage from the securing device to unsecure a saddle from an animal. A method of dislodging a saddle from a horse via a remote control via the step of actuating the remote control to activate the safety cinch.