Pressure relieving bridle
AssigneeAlbion Saddlemakers Co Ltd.
InventorsGeoffrey Paul Belton, Klaus Balkenhol
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Abstract
A snaffle bridle in accordance with this invention comprises a broad nose band strap (24), to which the nose band (26) and the throat lash (28) are connected, and a second, similarly broad head strap (30) which carries the bit (14) by way of the cheek straps (32a, 32b). A cushioning pad is utilised, which is laid over the horse's head prior to mounting the nose band strap (24), spreading the load which is applied to the head during the use of the bit. Similarly, a weymouth bridle comprises a nose band strap (70), carrying the nose band (74) and throat lash (78), whilst a second head strap (80) carries the weymouth bit straps (84a and 84b) and snaffle bit straps (88a and 88b).
Claims8
A weymouth bridle comprising two bits, a throat lash and a nose band in which the throat lash and nose band are carried by a first head strap and the bits are carried by a second head strap and the second broad head strap is mounted on top of the first broad head strap.
A bridle comprising a first head strap carrying a throat lash and nose band, and a second head strap which carries at least one bit, the bridle further comprising a padded member, wherein the padded member is laid over the head of the horse, the first head strap is located on top of the padded member and the second head strap is located on top of the first head strap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.