US 12,759,864 B2Granted

Flexible martingale with sliding rein rings

OwnerJean Philippe Giacominiinventor

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Abstract

The present invention is a modified martingale with a flexible central loop and rein rings that slide on the flexible central loop. The flexible central loop is attached in front of the animal's chest to a standard martingale chest strap and a leather loop around the neck, both adjustable to the horse's size and conformation. Standard reins run through the sliding rein rings, which can change their position on the central loop depending upon which way the rider pulls the reins. The flexible central loop can deform to the pull pressure of the reins, which will mitigate the pressure applied to horse's head, to prevent sudden and forceful pressure that could potentially startle or harm the horse.

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Dependent claims

A flexible martingale with sliding rein rings for controlling the movement of a horse and used in conjunction with standard horse tack including (1) headgear attached to the horse's head, (2) a breastplate attached to the horse's chest, and (3) reins attached to the headgear and running to the rider, said flexible martingale comprising:

a flexible central loop that retains it's shape, said flexible central loop located below the horse's head and attached to the breastplate;
two sliding rein rings slidably attached to the flexible central loop and configured to set below the horse's head;
wherein said reins run through said sliding rein rings;
and wherein when the the reins are pulled the flexible central loop deforms to create a gradual pressure on the horse's head;
and
wherein when the reins are pulled directly back, due to the location of the flexible central loop and rein rings below the horse's head, the reins will pull downwardly on the headgear and apply downward pressure on the horse's head to induce the horse to lower it's head, and wherein, due to the flexibility of the flexible central loop, the downward pressure on the horse will be gradual and proportional to the natural resistance presented by the horse.

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A flexible martingale with sliding rein rings for training and controlling the posture of a horse and used in conjunction with standard horse tack including (1) headgear attached to the horse's head, (2) a breastplate attached to the horse's chest, and (3) reins attached to the headgear and running to the rider, said flexible martingale comprising:

a flexible central loop, said flexible central loop located below the horse's head and attached to the breastplate;
two sliding rein rings slidably attached to the flexible central loop and configured to set below the horse's head;
wherein said reins run through said sliding rein rings;
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wherein when the reins are held taut there is no slack between a rider's hands and the headgear, and wherein the flexible central loop can deform to allow some head movement by the horse but with continued light pressure on the headgear, and wherein further the flexible central loop can flex and provide additional give, so that light pressure can always be maintained with no slack on the reins, and wherein further the position of the martingale below the horse's head keeps the reins pulling down to keep the horse's head down and neck convex.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.