Equine amusement, distraction and chew device
OwnerDoreen Spinneyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a device used to deter horses from biting handlers and/or equipment when the horse is being groomed, bathed, walked or worked with in any way and to otherwise amuse the horse when left unattended. The device preferably consists of a curved elongated elastomer bar with ridges that attaches to the horse's halter with webbing and snaps. When the device is attached to the halter within easy reach of the horse's mouth, the horse is able to nibble at, chew on and bite on the elongated elastomer bar. This device provides an outlet for the horse's natural urge to chew and bite and helps to prevent the horse from biting handlers and/or chewing on equipment.
Claims21
An amusement, distraction and chew device for a horse comprising:
- A resilient body capable of resisting destruction when chewed on by a horse,
- Wherein said body has the shape of a elongated curved bar,
- Wherein said body is of a size and configuration suitable for a horse to engage with its lips and teeth,
- Wherein said body has a method for connection at each end that will enable the said body to be connected to the halter of a horse.
An amusement, distraction and chew device in combination with a pressure sensitive release mechanism to release the device in the event it becomes entangled or snagged on a protrusion and a method for connection to the halter of a horse that allows the chew component of the device to be positioned just below the horse's mouth, consisting essentially of:
- A resilient body capable of resisting destruction when chewed on by a horse,
- Wherein said body has the shape of a elongated curved bar,
- Wherein said body is of a size and configuration suitable for a horse to engage with its lips and teeth,
- Wherein said body has a method for connection at each end that will enable the said body to the halter of a horse.
- A method for adhering the device to the horse's halter so the device hangs below the horse's mouth and can be chewed on by the horse at will,
- A mechanism to allow the device to release if the device becomes snagged or entangled.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.