EP1764342A1 - Reins for muscle training for horses - Google Patents

Abstract

The system consists of cords or ropes (2, 4) 3 - 15 mm in diameter that extend from a halter or head collar (1) and are connected after crossing to two separate points on a girth or saddle. The end of one cord/rope (2) is connected to the saddle or girth by an elastic textile strap (3) with a D-ring, the length of the strap being selected to provide the required degree of tension. The strap can be between 10 cm and 1.5m long, 10 - 100 mm wide and 1 - 10 mm thick.

Description

The present invention relates to an enrenement device for the work of bodybuilding of a horse. The said device makes it possible to put the horse in the preferential attitude and relaxation for an adequate bodybuilding. Enrenements such as the gogue described in the patent are known French n ° 984 652 or the Chambon. In these two devices the points of attachment are fixed: at the beginning between the anterior ones, with the headpiece. Indeed, in the wild, the horse is primarily a prey and his only defense is flight. It is for this reason that a horse with a stuck limb is able to go to the break to break free. Thus, the provision of elasticity in the enrenement avoids fixity and therefore allows relaxation. On the other hand, back strength training is getting the maximum flexion-extention ability. The lowering of the neck combined with the contraction of the abdominals causes the flexion of the back.

• La première est la corde (figure1, 1), qui s'étend de l'occiput jusqu'au sommet du garrot et se prolonge par le ligament supra-épineux de plus en plus fibreux donc de plus en plus rigide jusqu'au sacrum.
• La deuxième partie, la lame (figure1, 2), est tendue de la deuxième cervicale aux premiers processus épineux du garrot.
• L'abaissement de l'encolure entraîne automatiquement une flexion thoracique, cependant la flexion de la nuque associée verrouille le ligament nucal et supra-épineux rigidifiant la mobilité dorsale et surtout lombaire.

However, there is a nuchal ligament (cervical attachment point) which is an elastic formation divided into two parts:

• The first is the cord (Figure 1, 1), which extends from the occiput to the crown of the withers and is prolonged by the supraspinous ligament more and more fibrous therefore more and more rigid until the sacrum.
• The second part, the blade (Figure1, 2), is stretched from the second cervical to the first spinous processes of the withers.
• The lowering of the neck automatically causes chest flexion, however the associated neck flexion locks the nuchal and supraspinous ligament stiffening the dorsal and especially lumbar mobility.

This is why this device takes a back support, adjustable and elastic (so not rigid), which frees the neck, unlocking the supraspinous ligament during the lowering of the neck. So to get back flexing without locking the lumbar, you have to lower the neck while extending the neck. (Figure 1)
Extensions on the side in variable position have a special purpose. Indeed, in the low position, they will undergo movement of the horse elbow in action and cause a slight movement in the horse's mouth that will invite him to lower his neck.
The figures given below by way of example show how the invention can be made and used.

overcheck detailed description Description : five parts numbered from one to five

1. 1- textile elastic with a die allowing the variation of size (3). This elastic band is simple, doubled or tripled. Its total size varies from 10cm to 1.50m in length, 10 to 100mm in width and 1 to 10mm in thickness. Presence of a metal die to vary the length. At the end of the elastic is sewn a piece of random colored leather, size and thickness fixing a metal die.
2. 2- Rope or halyard (2) with a diameter of 3mm to 15mm and 50cm to 3m in length. This rope starts from the dice placed at the end of the part 1, it is folded in two and fixed on the die. The two ends of the halyard are folded and sewn leaving an opening allowing the attachment of a carabiner size, size and variable material
3. 3- Part made of leather (1) length 10 to 50 cm, thickness 2 to 10 mm, width 1 to 10 cm and variable color. At both ends is placed a ring or die of metal (1 to 10 cm in diameter and 2 to 10 mm in section). On this leather band are arranged one to five strips of leather leaving perpendicularly to the first band. These are 1 to 50 cm long, 5 to 50 mm wide and 1 to 10 mm thick are equipped with metal dice. These dice allow the adjustment of bands that are pierced with small holes. Each band has a leather ring called passer.
4. 4- At the ends of the part 2 can hook (one on each side) two ropes or halyard (4) of diameter 2 to 10 mm and length 10 to 100cm. The first end of each halyard is folded and sewn leaving an opening allowing the attachment of the carabiners of part 2. The other end is also folded and sewn leaving a hole on which is placed an eight of metal in which the rope passes or halyard allowing adjustment (elongation or shrinkage) over 1 to 50 cm. The halyard making a return, passes in a karabiner of size and variable material allowing the fixing on the part 5.
5. 5- Elastic textile band (5) folded in two of size 10 to 30 cm, width 5 to 40 mm, and thickness 1 to 10 mm. On both ends folded is sewn a piece of leather taking a die of metal allowing the carabiner of the part 4 to fix itself.

Claims (9)

Reinforcement device characterized in that it consists of elastic attachment points at the start between the front and back on the sides, a headrest and adjustable extensions. This device fits a net or a halter. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it is formed by elastic fasteners whose starting portion between the anterior is adjustable (3) and a passing blocking adjustment. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it is formed of a point of attachment to the net or halter by a non-rigid piece whose length is adjustable at the top of the neck of the horse. (1) Device according to claim 3 having several attachment points adjustable to the headrest ensuring positioning on the neck. (1) Device according to claim 3 having rings or dice at each end for sliding the halyard. (1) Device according to claim 5 characterized in that it is formed of a halyard or rope from the elastic, passing through the rings of a bit or a halter. (2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it is formed of adjustable extensions on the sides by a system of 8 for adjustment and fixity when it is achieved. (4) Device according to claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 for use in lanyard or mounted. Device according to claim 8 for multiple settings.

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