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        <title>Free Patents Online: Harness for working animal</title>
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        <description>USPTO Class 054 Harness for working animal</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horse halter]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8448415.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A halter having a continuous headstall strap that fits over the poll of the horse's head and includes a lead attachment ring at the bottom of the headstall strap.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine support boot]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8443763.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine training device]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8429884.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equine training apparatus used in conjunction with: 1) a bridle supporting a bit, 2) a noseband, 3) riding reins connected to the bit, and 4) a breastplate, the apparatus comprising a head communication assembly comprising a cord member having a first end attached to a first O-ring, a second end attached to a second O-ring and noseband connection means between said first end and said second end and dividing said cord member into a first fork and a second fork; a sliding member in slidable engagement with said first fork and said second fork; and fork-body connection means for anchoring said sliding member to any of a breast plate, neckstrap, girth, cinch or the like. The sliding member acts as a pulley about which at least one fork is disposed and, when anchored to body tack via fork-body connection means provides a pivot point about which each fork may act; the sliding member effectively divides force applied through the reins into a mouth force component and a nose force component.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lifting girdle apparatus for enhancing the performance of a harness racing horse]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8429883.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lifting girdle apparatus for enhancing the performance of a harness racing horse includes a lifting girdle affixed to a harness and sulky at two points on each side of the horse with a clip that attaches to the harness, behind approximately the front quarter of the horse, and with a securing strap that runs vertically towards and around the shaft of the sulky. The securing strap is preferably made to be adjustable, for example by constructing the securing strap as a belt and utilizing a belt buckle. The ability to adjust the distance between the attachment clips and the lifting girdle allows for a trainer to configure the lifting girdle device apparatus for different sized horses for producing an optimum setting for horses of almost any size.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boot accessory for limiting foot movement in stirrups]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8429837.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A boot accessory for limiting how far a user can push his/her boot into a stirrup comprises an arch for hugging a front edge of the boot; a first hook disposed on the first end of the arch and a second hook disposed on the second end of the arch. The first hook curves outwardly from the first end of the arch and further a first end of the first hook curves back toward the front edge of the boot. The second hook curves outwardly from the second end of the arch and further a first end of the second hook curves back toward the front edge of the boot. A gap exists between the first end of the first hook and the arch and between the first end of the second hook and the arch, wherein the gaps are for engaging sides of the stirrup.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deformable seating piece for saddletree, saddletree adapted to receive such a piece and saddle including such a combination]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8424278.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention is directed to a piece (2) for a saddletree (1) of mat-like general shape conformed to have both a first overall concavity in a first direction of a longitudinal plane of symmetry and a second overall concavity in a second direction of a transverse plane, delimited by an exterior free edge (14) including a pommel portion, a cantle portion and two longitudinal portions, the exterior free edge being adapted to cooperate with a complementary interior free edge of the saddletree, the mat including a plurality of individual portions at least partly separate, placed in the vicinity of each other so that each individual portion can absorb forces and be deformed in bending or in torsion at least partly independently of the other individual portions, the piece being provided with elements for associating it with the saddletree.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saddle girth]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8424277.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention is a saddle girth to be used in conjunction with either English or Western saddles. The girth band of the saddle girth is curved and made with an inelastic member which provides a more secure and comfortable fit on the horse. The saddle girth connectors are made of elastic material which allows for expansion of the horse's chest as it breaths. This saddle girth prevents shifting of the girth or saddle while fitting comfortably around the torso of the horse providing comfort and security to both the hose and rider.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Buckle-free slip-on horse boot with gaiter]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8413412.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) and a gaiter (22). The shell has a sole (14) and an upper (16) with a vertical slit (18). The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the heel of the upper and is wrapped around the pastern (P) above the hoof's hairline (C) and below the fetlock to anchor the shell to the pastern and function as a barrier against debris. The gaiter includes a portion of two-way stretch material (60) that makes it possible to fold it out of the way for ease of installation. The process is further facilitated by the slit (18) that allows spreading of the shell. By shaping the upper (16) so that it presses against the hoof (H), the boot is advantageously held in place using only the gaiter anchored to the heel of the boot and strapped to the pastern of the horse.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horse mounting stirrup]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8413411.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse stirrup which also functions as a mounting aid by providing, in the same assembly, a foot supporting platform for riding, as well as a convenient, lower level platform for mounting. The mounting platform, and related structure, also function, in cooperation with the riding platform, to reduce the exposure of the rider to stirrup foot lock in case of a fall.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dally post with removable cap and sleeveless dally device]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8397477.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A saddle horn assembly attached to the tree of a saddle in lieu of a conventional saddle horn consisting of a post of rectangular prismatic configuration with a receiving chamber for insertion of a quick release locking pin, a cap with a quick release locking pin attached to and protruding from the bottom thereof that allows the cap to be detached and reattached to the post within seconds, and a dally traction device with a central void of complimentary dimensions to the post, having a hyperboloid external configuration and being symmetrical in both the horizontal and vertical planes such that the device may be rotated and/or inverted about the post so that it may be quickly and easily manipulated to numerous positions to generate even wear about the exterior, thus increasing the longevity of the device and improving the safety and effectiveness of dallying.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bit]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8393134.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A bit includes a mouthpiece. A tongue member is arranged on the mouthpiece such that, when the mouthpiece is received in an oral cavity of an animal, the tongue member bears against a tongue of the animal, inhibiting movement of the tongue over the mouthpiece.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Printhead cartridge cradle having control circuitry]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8366244.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A printhead cartridge cradle is provided having a frame, a printed circuit board pivotally supported by the frame, a cover pivotally supported by the frame to pivot between a closed position at which a printhead cartridge is secured within the frame and the printed circuit board is pivoted to connect control circuitry on the printed circuit board with a controller of the secured cartridge and an open position at which access for the cartridge with the frame is provided and the printed circuit board is pivoted to disconnect the control circuitry and controller, and a motor operatively connected to a maintenance gear and actuator arrangement and a wiper gear and actuator arrangement for maintaining and wiping a printhead of the secured cartridge under control of the connected control circuitry.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fly blankets for horses]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8322120.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A fly blanket for laying atop a horse's rump behind a saddle comprising a mesh sheet having a generally rounded trapezoidal shape; two attachment components both for attaching the mesh sheet to a saddle ring disposed on the saddle; and stitched binding disposed along edges of the mesh sheet, wherein a weighted rope is disposed in all of or a portion of the stitched binding, wherein the weighted rope functions to help keep the fly blanket from flopping around while the horse is moving.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Protective garment for livestock]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8316626.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A protective garment for livestock, such as a horse, has a first portion and a second portion defining a planar sheet of material. The first portion substantially covers a left leg and shoulder of the livestock, while the second portion substantially covers a right leg and shoulder of the livestock. The garment can comprise a one-piece protective cover or a two-piece protective cover. In one embodiment, the first portion and the second portion are connected to each other by an attachment member extending across a back of the livestock. In use, the protective garment is sufficiently secured to the livestock to protect it from undesirable external elements, such as insects and sunlight, yet somewhat loose to allow the livestock to freely move while wearing the garment.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horseback riding spur mechanism]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8312699.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A spur attachable to a boot. The spur includes a body having a first arm, a second arm, and a neck. A first bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the first arm and a second bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the second arm. The first arm and the second arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stirrup pad]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8307619.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A stirrup pad for equitation includes a top member defining a surface for contacting at least a portion of a sole of a rider's foot or footwear and at least one side edge, and a rear member defining a surface for contacting at least a portion of a heel of the rider's foot or footwear. The rear member extends downwardly from the top member side edge. The top member is oriented along a first plane, and the rear member is oriented along a second plane which is substantially perpendicular to the first plane. A front member may be included, extending downwardly from the top member side edge. At least the front member and the rear member include flange elements for removably attaching the stirrup pad to a stirrup.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horse blanket allowing freer movement of a horse in use]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8302371.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse blanket allowing freer movement of a horse in use, comprising a generally rectangular piece of material with a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges. The blanket is split, from each side edge to the center line thereof, into a front section and a rear section, the front and rear sections being connected together at the center line of the blanket to define a flexible joint therebetween, about which the blanket articulates. The flexible joint extends to a position to each side of the center line. The flexible joint is positioned, in use, at a location to the rear of the horse's withers where the pommel of a saddle would be properly positioned. The articulation of the blanket about the flexible joint facilitates up and down movements, side to side movements, as well as twisting movements of the front section relative to the rear section in response to movements of the horse.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine exercise boot assembly and method]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8291683.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A boot assembly and method that simulates, in a static equine animal (stalled or hauled), the natural mechanical action of walking or other gaited exercise. The assembly has a boot, containing a shock absorbing pad that is fitted with a separate pulsing bladder disposed on, under or inside the shock absorbing pad. Pressuring and relaxing the pulsing bladder in the bottom of the boot rhythmically pushes against the sole and frog of the equine hoof in much the same way that the hoof is exercised when the animal is moving. The pulsing action helps stimulate blood flow through the hoof and is beneficial to shod, injured, and transported horses. The assembly may be fitted on one or more hooves, and may be automated to provide timing and sequencing to simulate different gaits of the animal.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saddle pad cover]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8291682.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A saddle pad cover is disclosed and may include a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being coupled to the second layer, a closure device adapted for insertion of a saddle pad, and a patch positioned on the surface of the first layer, where the saddle pad cover may sleevably receive a saddle pad to form an assembly. A method of maintaining a saddle pad cover is also disclosed.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Treeless western saddle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8281560.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A treeless western saddle comprising a flexible base coupled to an underside of a flexible substrate. A seat section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. A pommel section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. The flexible base has an upper stirrup aperture and a lower stirrup aperture formed in a lateral side of the flexible base. The underside of the flexible substrate has a cavity formed in a lateral side of the underside of the flexible substrate, the cavity to extend from the upper stirrup aperture to at least the lower stirrup aperture.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saddle for riding or carrying a load]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8261520.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention relates to a saddle for riding or carrying other load. The saddle includes at least two segments forming a frame, wherein, between the segments and between the right and left hand sides of each segment, flexible segment links allowing for relative movement thereof are provided, with the size, shape, flexibility, and stiffness of each segment being adapted to achieve an optimal weight distribution and freedom of movement, the segments and segment links or hinge elements are configured to allow for a relative independent movement thereof.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stabilizing system for a saddle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8261519.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention also a stabilizing system to stabilize a rider in the saddle comprising a saddle stabilizer block which can be used alone or in combination with a complementary boot stabilizer block to restrict movement of the rider in the saddle.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine tongue tie]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8256196.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equine tongue tie has a small elastic tongue loop 14 and a large elastic jaw loop 12. The two loops 12, 14 are stitched or otherwise joined at a location 18 across the width of the loops. The two loops 12, 14 can be made from a single strap 2 of elastomeric material wherein the ends are preferably folded over prior to stitching or otherwise affixing so as to form four layers of the elastomeric material at the location 18 wherein the tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 are joined. Alternatively, each loop can be made from a separate strap, each tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 having its ends overlapped and sewn together to form a separate loop and these two separate loops 12, 14 being sewn together where the sewn ends overlap creating four layers of material at the location 18 where the loops are joined.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equestrian light apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8240869.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention is an equestrian light device comprised of a plurality of lighting elements which can be secured to the bridle, saddle, stirrups and other pieces of tack, and which provides a rider with the ability to view a path before the turning of a horse to go down the path, in addition to illuminating a zone of safety to provide a rider with adequate visibility to discern obstacles that may impede the progress of a horse on a path, or which may startle or injure the animal or rider.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wedge apparatus for a stirrup to alleviate knee pain in horseback riders]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8240113.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A wedge apparatus for a stirrup for reducing alleviating pain on a horseback rider's knees and ankles, the stirrup comprising a pair of opposing side bars, a hangar bar portion and a footrest bar, the wedge apparatus comprising (a) a wedge associated with the footrest bar, the wedge having a lateral portion and a medial portion, the lateral portion being thicker than and tapering toward the medial portion; (b) an impact-absorbing material; and, (c) an attachment mechanism for attaching the wedge and the impact-absorbing material to the footrest bar.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8230666.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree includes opposed, hingedly connected elements for securing to a saddle tree head portion, a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly, and an engaging element for selectively preventing rotation of the rotatable displacing element. The engaging element includes at least one insert and a threaded fastener for compressing the insert against the rotatable displacing element to selectively prevent rotation thereof. A portion of the rotatable displacing element may be made of a material having a first hardness, and the insert may be made of a material having a second hardness which is less than the first hardness whereby a portion of the rotatable displacing element impinges into the material of the insert. Saddle trees and saddles incorporating the locking headplate are provided.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Radially adjustable horse grazing muzzle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8220419.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A radially adjustable horse grazing muzzle includes a muzzle body made of a flexible material and having an open end for allowing a horse snout to be placed in the muzzle body therethrough, and an adjustment assembly configured as a segment of a periphery of the open end of the muzzle body and having a pad and at least one adjustable fastener composed a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is fixed to the pad while the second member is fixed to an adjacent segment of the periphery of the open end of the muzzle body, the first and second members being configured to combine with an adjustable overall length thereof, whereby when the overall length of the combined first member and second member is reduced, the muzzle body is centripetally converged, thereby achieving a radial adjustment of the muzzle.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine boot]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8220231.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An improved equine hoof boot, boot pad and boot and pad assembly that consists of a flexible boot and a shock absorbing pad disposed inside at the bottom of the boot, the pad having optionally a combination of soft and harder components.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horseback riding spur mechanism]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8205420.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A spur attachable to a boot is provided. The spur includes a body comprising a first arm, a second arm, a third arm, a fourth arm, and a neck with a head disposed on the distal end of each arm. The first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot, and the third arm and fourth arm are configured to tighten a single strap attached to the head disposed on the distal end of each arm when the neck drops relative to the boot.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Buckle-free slip-on horse boot with gaiter]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8196378.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) and a gaiter (22). The shell has a sole (14) and an upper (16) with a vertical slit (18). The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the heel of the upper and is wrapped around the pastern (P) above the hoofs hairline (C) and below the fetlock to anchor the shell to the pastern and function as a barrier against debris. The gaiter includes a portion of two-way stretch material (60) that makes it possible to fold it out of the way for ease of installation. The process is further facilitated by the slit (18) that allows spreading of the shell. By shaping the upper (16) so that it presses against the hoof (H) the boot is advantageously held in place using only the gaiter anchored to the heel of the boot and strapped to the pastern of the horse.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Safety release for riding harness]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8196377.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A safety release for emergency separation from an animal of an affixed harness includes a structural body having formed integral therewith a mechanism for securing the body to a first portion of a riding harness, such as, for example, a bull rope, and a selectively releasable shackle assembly. The shackle assembly is structurally adapted for affixation to a second portion of the riding harness. The mechanism for securing the body to the riding harness comprises a preferably arcuate channel formed in a first, channel end of the body, the channel end of the body being generally opposite a shackle end. The shackle end is adapted to selective receive and secure the shackle assembly to the body.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Method and apparatus for restraining and muzzling animals]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8176878.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A semi-rigid animal head enclosure with a handle effective in muzzling and controlling a fractious animal using a lead passing through a portion of the enclosure and secured thereto or in corporation with a special capture stick having a lead forming a loop secured to the enclosure, one end of the stick and loop passing through the head enclosure and encircling the neck of an animal the stick having a method for releasing the lead from the capture stick, removing the stick from enclosure allows the lead to be secured to the head enclosure thus maintaining the enclosure over the head of the animal.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine cold therapy apparatus and method]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8166734.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Apparatus for and methods of core cooling the blood of an equine animal. The apparatus is a flexible boot with an orthotic pad that has various features to allow for circulating coolant so the bottom hoof area of an equine can be cooled. Optionally the pad is designed to allow cooling under vacuum. In some aspects the apparatus also provides elements to facilitate cooling the lower leg of the equine in a way designed to allow coolant circulated through the boot pad to also be circulated through leg cooling elements while maintaining a controlled temperature against the leg surface. The invention is also a method of core cooling an animal utilizing the apparatus described.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horse boot connected to glued-on liner]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8151546.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse boot includes the combination of an inner liner (10 and 10′) and an outer shell (12). The liner is adapted to wrap around the front and lateral surfaces of the hoof of the horse, while the shell includes an upper (16) designed to conform with the exterior surface of the liner for attachment to it. The shell is fastened to the liner by some detachable means, such as nuts (22) and bolts (20), and the liner/shell assembly is glued to the hoof. The shell may then be removed at will to allow the hoof to be barefoot and may be re-installed to produce a boot in place when desired.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horse boot with cupped sole]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8151545.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse boot has a sole that includes a dome portion designed to conform to the frog and sole of a horse's hoof when no pressure is exerted on it. The dome provides a support surface for the frog and hoof sole when the boot is off the ground and it resiliently deforms downward, thereby allowing the frog and hoof sole to deform naturally, when the boot presses against the ground. As a result, the hoof's frog and sole are always supported in resilient manner while allowed to move as needed for their natural function. The pressure exerted by the ground against the edges of the sole of the boot and the simultaneous counter-pressure exerted by the hoof cause the dome in the boot's sole to flatten, thereby slightly increasing its size to accommodate the natural deformation of the hoof.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Animal hock protector]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8132543.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A device for protecting the skin of an animal from damage, abrasion and/or moisture is provided. A first version includes an elastic portion band attached to a protective sheet. The elastic band in combination with the protective sheet encircles an animal limb above a hock. The elastic band is optionally detachably attachable to the protective sheet by means of a hook and loop fastener, a zipper assembly, a button and buttonhole combination, or other detachable attachment means. A moisture absorbent material may be attached to and disposed between the protective sheet and the animal limb. The absorbent material may be a wicking material, such as a moisture wicking fleece. The protective sheet may be asymmetric as positioned about a sagittal plane central to the hock. The protective sheet may be partially curved to form a cup shape for at least partially enclosing the hock.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine mask and sun visor]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8127521.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equine mask and sun visor combination that protects the face and eyes of the horse against several environmental insults simultaneously, including insects, water-born particulates and direct sunlight. A second layer of UV-opaque material is added to a first UV-retarding screen layer to form a sun visor disposed to protect the horse's eyes from direct sunlight and precipitation without blocking the horse's vision. The two distinct mask layers are joined in a manner that forms a single equine mask assembly which neither irritates nor discomforts the horse during long-term continuous wear.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saddle horn cover apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8112975.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A saddle horn cover apparatus is disclosed comprising, in one embodiment, a cover sized for engagement on a saddle horn and a padding configured for being received within the cover in a position between the saddle horn and an inner surface of the cover. Thus, with the apparatus so engaged on a saddle horn, the apparatus provides padding to protect the user from injuring their hands while performing various horseback riding activities.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draping system and method of use for the treatment of horse hair]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8082723.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A draping system designed for the treatment of a horse tail or mane having drapes shaped to expose a horse tail and a horse mane, while protecting underlying and adjacent areas of the horse's coat from unwanted treatment solutions. The draping system is especially useful in cosmetic treatments of the horse tail or mane, as for example when applying coloring or permanent treatments or when applying a medicament in liquid or powder form.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cover for ponytails]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8061366.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Presented is a hair restraint which is placed on a user's ponytail to assist in keeping the ponytail tangle free during sleep. The device includes a drawstring, a drawstring lock, and may be utilized with a headband which gathers the hair and holds it into a ponytail while the device is attached. The ponytail can be formed in the back of the users head or more towards the top of the user's head to provide less of an obstruction while the user is sleeping.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dally horn wrap]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8037665.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention is a wrap designed to protect the saddle horn when a lariat rope is dallied around it and pressure applied, as when roping cattle in the sports of team and calf roping. The horn wrap consists of a strap having desired elasticity and durability, as well as a sufficient coefficient of friction. The horn wrap can have one or two apertures at the tips which can be pulled over the saddle horn and act to attach the horn wrap to the saddle horn. Generally anticipated to be in a generally bell shape, the attachment pieces act to protect the saddle pommel near the base of the saddle horn. The horn wrap may be beveled near its edges so as to allow for smooth layers on the saddle horn which can increase the contact of the rope to the saddle horn to increase the friction resisting the dally sliding when weight is applied to the rope.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adjustable saddle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8020362.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An adjustable saddle for a horse or other animal includes a pommel with substantially opposed lower ends, a seat member connected to the pommel and a pair of substantially opposed gripping members comprising flexible panels configured to contact the flanks of the animal. The panels have rearward portions fastened to the seat member and forward portions which are substantially free of contact with the seat member. An adjustment means connects at least one of the forward portions to the pommel. The adjustment means is configured to cause the panels to flex between a retracted position where the gripping members are relatively widely spaced and a gripping position where the gripping members are relatively closely spaced together. The gripping position provides gripping action against the upper body of the animal when the saddle is in use.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canine protective suit and method of use thereof]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8015948.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A canine protective suit comprising a face mask, a upper body protector and a lower body protector, wherein the face mask is removably secured to the upper body protector, and wherein the lower body protector is removably secured to the upper body protector. The upper body protector comprises elastic bands, wherein the elastic bands secure at least two front leg panels. Similarly, the lower body protector comprises elastic bands, wherein the elastic bands secure at least two back leg panels. To use, a canine's two front legs are placed into the two front leg panels as the upper body protector is placed on the canine. Similarly, the canine's rear legs are inserted into the back leg panels as the lower body protector is installed on the canine. The face mask is then disposed on the canine's face and secured to the upper body protector.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apparatus, system, and method for guiding an animal]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/8001750.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An apparatus, system, and method for guiding an animal includes a hackamore for the purpose of riding without a mouth bit, chains or side shanks. Neck reining is encouraged by applying pressure to the neck and the outside of the lower jaw on the same side, which then encourages the horse to bend in the proper direction. Because of the uniquely designed hackamore, the horse is encouraged to stop with minimum pressure. As the neck rein pressure is applied, the plate twists and applies pressure to the side of the jaw, the horse moves away from the pressure providing more control to the rider. Because of the instant release of the pressure, the horse feels the rider's instant and complete release which provides for easier and faster training of the horse. The adjustable nature of the hackamore allows for the rider to fit various animals unique muzzle structure.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equine training device]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7992368.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equine training aid for enabling a horse, pony, donkey or the like, particularly dressage or show horses, to adopt an optimum outline or profile. The training aid includes a self-centering, continuous loop portion (1), configured, during lunging or riding, to be in contact tension with the equine wherein the continuous loop portion (1) includes a front section (1a) and a rear section (1b) each of which are linked by a linker such as the form of rings (2a) and pivotal clips (2b). Each of the loop sections (1a) and (1b) additionally has two adjustment mechanisms (e.g. sliders; (3)) to allow each loop section to be lengthened or shortened and both ends of the rear section (1b) terminate in a safety loop (4) which allows rotation of the device to a limited extent and prevents the rear section of the loop portion (1b) from slipping down the hind legs of the equine when the device is being dismantled and removed from the equine.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flexible forward substrate for a treeless western saddle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7992367.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A treeless western saddle comprising a flexible base coupled to an underside of a flexible substrate. A seat section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. A pommel section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. The flexible base has an upper stirrup aperture and a lower stirrup aperture formed in a lateral side of the flexible base. The underside of the flexible substrate has a cavity formed in a lateral side of the underside of the flexible substrate, the cavity to extend from the upper stirrup aperture to at least the lower stirrup aperture.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dally horn wrap]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7992366.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention is a wrap designed to protect the saddle horn when a lariat rope is dallied around it and pressure applied, as when roping cattle in the sports of team and calf roping. The horn wrap consists of a strap having desired elasticity and durability, as well as a sufficient coefficient of friction. The horn wrap can have one or two apertures at the tips which can be pulled over the saddle horn and act to attach the horn wrap to the saddle horn. Generally anticipated to be in a generally bell shape, the attachment pieces act to protect the saddle pommel near the base of the saddle horn. The horn wrap may be beveled near its edges so as to allow for smooth layers on the saddle horn which can increase the contact of the rope to the saddle horn to increase the friction resisting the dally sliding when weight is applied to the rope.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saddle pad having integrated plate-shaped spring device for pressure distribution and stabilization]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7937917.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A saddle pad that exhibits pockets on its top side facing toward a saddle to be laid on, arranged along and to the left and right of a line of symmetry of the saddle pad. The pockets extend over the entire length of the saddle pad. Inserted into the pockets is a plate-shaped spring device, by which optimal stabilization and pressure distribution are achieved, even when treeless saddles are provided for the riding of a riding animal.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stirrup insert for a stirrup]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7934363.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A stirrup insert for a stirrup including a bearing surface which is provided with a surface for placing a boot, and a holding area which can be detachably connected to the stirrup, where the bearing surface includes an internal part and an external part, where the internal part is surrounded by the external part at least in the z-direction, preferably, the internal part is softer than the external part.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rotatable stirrup bar for a saddletree]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7918075.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horse saddle has a saddletree to which is mounted a rotatable stirrup bar secured to a pivot which is transverse to the length of the saddletree. The rotatable stirrup bar allows the stirrup leathers to rotate both forwardly and rearwardly of the pivot, relative to the saddle, with reduced wear and tear to the stirrup leather. The stirrup bar comprises a closed loop for retaining the stirrup loop on the stirrup bar during rotation.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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