EP3478627A1

EP3478627A1 - Halter which is intended for riding animals and draft animals and has a noseband

Info

Publication number: EP3478627A1
Application number: EP17735503.9A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jochen Hennig
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-07-04
Filing date: 2017-07-04
Publication date: 2019-05-08
Also published as: WO2018007388A1; DE102016212102A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a halter which is intended for a riding animal or draft animal and has a noseband, wherein the halter has load-relief elements which serve for relieving load in the region of the animal's row of teeth, preferably relieve load in the region of the premolars P2 to P4 and possibly other regions, e.g. the infraorbital foramen, the area at the base of the ear, the temporomandibular joint and/or the parotid gland, to a method for producing the halter according to the invention and to the use of load-relief elements in a halter for the pressure-free guidance of straps or bands over the aforementioned sensitive regions of the animal, and to the use of load-relief elements for producing the halter according to the invention.

Description

Halter for riding and draft animals with noseband

DESCRIPTION

The present invention is a halter for a riding or draft animal with a noseband, the halter has relief elements, which serve to relieve the teeth of the animal, preferably in the area of the premolars P2 to P4 and optionally relieve further areas, e.g. the infraorbital foramen, the ear, the temporomandibular joint and / or the parotid gland, method for producing the halter according to the invention and the use of relief elements in a halter for pressure-free guiding of belts over said sensitive areas of the animal and the use of relief elements for producing the inventive Holster.

STATE OF THE ART

Riding and draft animals, especially horses are usually by a designated as a halter device of leather straps on the head, the so-called. Headrest, guided and steered. Halters are therefore an essential part of the bridle of an animal dar. One distinguishes the halter and noseband, the former are basically not suitable for riding the animals.

The noseband is available in a very wide variety of variants that have evolved and developed during the long use of train and riding animals in different cultures. In the simplest form, halters consist of only the head piece, the back and the noseband. To name only a few examples, the Hanoverian halter, the English halter, the Mexican or cross halter and the Swedish halter are very common.

Some basic elements of the head frames can be designated as follows: a) a browband running over the forehead; b) a neck piece, ie a belt which leads over the neck of the animal, runs down behind the ears and is optionally additionally connected to a throat belt;

c) a noseband that runs around the snout ('nose') of the animal; and d) a jaw strap, the connection between the noseband and

Constriction belt manufactures.

These basic elements can be achieved by a variety of other elements, such as e.g. additional straps, straps, loops, buckles, metal rings or chains complement or connect in a variety of ways and can be extended or modified by other guide elements (eg bits, reins, etc.) depending on the purpose, so that there is a much greater variety of bridles results. The noseband should always allow the user to exert pressure on the animal's neck, mouth and nose, in order to give the animal corresponding commands. In this case, teeth with dentition (see, for example, bridle, curb, Pelham) act on the animal's mouth, bitless bridles, primarily on the nose (see, for example, Kappzaum / Serreta, Bosal or Hackamore). TASK

All variants of riding halters and bridles have in common that they are tied or strapped around the head of the animal and lie directly on the fur of the animal to exert a more or less strong pressure. Naturally, this action of the headgear on the animal is accompanied by a number of restrictions on the animal, which concern breathing, chewing, and freedom of movement, and which can lead to health problems of the animal, in particular bruises and lesions in the head area. This problem is compounded by improper use of the halters (eg too loose or too tight fitting belts). It has long been known, for example, to provide halters with sufficient play, the choice of suitable materials (eg leather or textile materials for straps instead of metal), or padding in areas sensitive to the animal (eg on the forehead, neck, chin) or on the bridge of the nose) in such a way that these problems are counteracted. To safeguard the functional purposes of However, noseband must often be compromised to ensure adequate headstock strength.

Surprisingly, it has now been found that bruises and lesions of the buccal mucosa of the animal at work, i. especially when riding, due to the use of riding halters. Here, the invention remedy by providing a halter, which counteracts the formation of bruises and lesions of the oral mucosa of the animal by relieving the row of teeth and cheek of the animal, especially in the area of the premolars P2 to P4. It is also beneficial for the welfare of the animal, although other, particularly sensitive areas of the head of the animal are relieved by the noseband. According to the invention it is avoided that it comes at involuntary chewing movements of the horse at work to bruises and injuries of the oral mucosa. Thus, the present invention contributes to animal welfare and also facilitates handling of the horse by the rider. In contrast to the noseband locking strap (chin strap) are not performed over the row of teeth of the animal, so that there is no inventive problem in these. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

According to the invention, said object is achieved by the features specified in the claims. The dependent claims refer to alternative or preferred feature combinations. The invention thus provides a halter for a riding or draft animal with a noseband that leads across the row of teeth of the animal, wherein the noseband has one or more relief elements, which ensure that the noseband in the range of teeth does not exert pressure on the animal , preferably in the area of the premolars P2 to P4.

Another object of the invention is a halter for a riding or draft animal with a noseband having one or more relief elements, which serve to relieve the teeth of the animal, preferably the relief in the premolars P2 to P4 and optionally to relieve the Area of the infraorbital foramen. The relief of the infraorbital foramen can be achieved either by the aforementioned relief elements of the row of teeth or optionally by additionally arranged relief elements. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the noseband is adapted to be passed over the row of teeth of the animal. In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the noseband on said relief elements to relieve the row of teeth. According to the invention, the terms "relief", "relieve" synonymous with "no pressure on the animal exercise" or "pressure-free"; these terms are to be interpreted in accordance with the general understanding of the skilled person, they preferably mean that affected areas when using the halter in normal use do not lead to pressure or chafing (lesions) or pain in the animal. Thus, in the context of the halter according to the invention, "non-pressurized" or "relieving" means, in particular, guiding the straps in the animal-sensitive areas in such a manner over the fur that, during work (eg, riding) of the animal, parts of the mucous membrane due to according to the intended use halters should not be pushed between the rows of teeth. The term "halter" thus means according to the invention a noseband.

According to the invention can be used as relief elements all known to the expert and suitable means for this, in particular pads or padding and / or stiffening elements that are geometrically designed so that they develop the desired pressure-relieving effect with respect to the sensitive areas of the animal and for the production of a halter in Regarding the material selection are suitable.

In one embodiment of the invention, said relief elements are arranged near the row of teeth both at the lower region of the upper jaw and at the upper region of the lower jaw of the animal, preferably on the noseband.

According to the invention, the relief elements may be straight, wedge-shaped, bent or cranked. In a variant of the invention, the relief elements can be integrated with the halter, preferably with the noseband, ie be present in one piece. In another variant of the invention, the relief elements can be fixed in each case by additionally present, one or more fastening means on the halter, preferably on the noseband, which are optionally mounted reversibly mountable and / or flexible. Depending on the design, the fastening means can be provided on the basic frame of the halter, preferably on the noseband, on the relief element or on both. In this respect, a modular construction of the elements of the halter according to the invention, preferably of the noseband, in particular of the stiffening elements of the halter, represents a further alternative.

While the relief members in an integrated embodiment may be sewn to the halter straps unless they are made integral with the straps, in an alternative embodiment of the invention, relief members for retrofitting prior art halters may be used to form a present invention To get halter. Depending on the geometrical requirements and the suitability of the fastening means for the reversible change of the relief elements are used as fastening means e.g. suitable: rivets, screws, clips, clamps, hooks, velcro or zippers, etc ..

According to the invention, the stiffening elements can be made of any known material suitable for the stiffening of the saddler, in particular made of metal or a composite material.

In one embodiment of the invention, said stiffening elements are partially or completely sheathed by means of a further material, wherein the further material is a material known to the saddler or (composite) material for halter production, in particular leather, artificial leather, plastic, textiles Natural and / or synthetic fiber, lacquer or soft lacquer.

In a further embodiment of the invention, said relief elements themselves are in terms of their length, their orientation, or variably adjustable with respect to their length and orientation, preferably adjustable without tools.

Alternatively, one of the relief elements according to the invention may be in the form of a continuous or interrupted padded chinstrap.

In further embodiments of the invention, the elements of the halter, preferably noseband, in particular said stiffening elements with respect to their length, their orientation, or with respect to their length and orientation variably adjustable, preferably adjustable without tools. In an alternative, the aforementioned elements are modular in structure, e.g. vary in shape by plug, screw or bayonet connections.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, said noseband is interrupted by the relief element, wherein the noseband is formed in one or more pieces.

In yet a further embodiment of the invention, the halter additionally comprises a crown piece and, if appropriate, a browband, which are intended to be guided in the region of the neck, via the parotid gland, temporomandibular joint and possibly the animal's ear, wherein the halter, preferably said neck piece and optionally said browband has one or more additional relief elements which ensure that the straps in the region of the parotid gland, the temporomandibular joint and possibly in the region of the ear ground do not exert any pressure on the animal. These relief elements serve so far the relief in the areas of the parotid gland, the temporomandibular joint and / or the ear. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the neck pad is lowered sufficiently deep on the neck piece to cushion the ear and the temporomandibular joint.

Another object of the invention is a method for producing a halter for a riding or draft animal with a noseband, preferably a guided over the row of teeth of the animal noseband, comprising the step of Equipping said halter, preferably the noseband, with one or more relief elements which a) ensure that said noseband in the area of the row of teeth, preferably in the area of premolars P2 to P4, does not exert any pressure on the animal

or

b) relieving one or more areas of the infraorbital foramen, the parotid gland, the temporomandibular joint and the ear.

Another object of the invention is a method of making a aforesaid halter according to the invention comprising a head piece intended to be passed over the neck of the animal, comprising the step of fitting said halter, preferably the crown piece, with one or more of the halters several relief elements, which

(a) ensure that said prosthesis does not exert any pressure on the animal in the parotid gland, the temporomandibular joint and the ear surface

or

A further subject of the invention is a method for producing a previously mentioned halter for a riding or draft animal with a neck piece and a browband intended to be passed over the forehead and neck of the animal, comprising the step of fitting said halter, Preferably, the neck piece and front belt, with one or more relief elements, which

(a) ensure that the head-piece and browband in the parotid glands (Glandula parotis), temporomandibular joint and ear-base do not put pressure on the animal

or b) relieving one or more areas of the infraorbital foramen, the parotid gland, the temporomandibular joint and the ear.

Another object of the invention is a method for producing a halter according to the invention, comprising the step of equipping belts with one or more relief elements, which serve to relieve the area of the row of teeth of the animal, preferably in the area of the premolars P2 to P4 and optionally in one or more of the areas of the infraorbital foramen, parotid gland, temporomandibular joint, and / or the ear.

In the aforementioned methods of the invention, the manner of inserting said relief elements into the halter does not impose any special crafting requirements on those skilled in the art of halter making.

Yet another object of the invention is the use of one or more relief elements in a noseband noseband for pressure-free guiding of the noseband over the row of teeth of the animal, preferably over the area of the premolars P2 to P4, and furthermore preferably also over the infraorbital foramen.

Yet another object of the invention is the use of one or more relief elements in a noseband according to the invention for pressure-free guiding of the neck piece over the region of the parotid gland (glandula parotis), the temporomandibular joint and / or the ear.

Yet another object of the invention is the use of one or more relief elements in a noseband according to the invention for pressure-free guiding of the head piece and the frontal belt in the area of the parotid gland (temporal gland), the temporomandibular joint and / or the ear. Finally, another object of the invention is the use of one or more relief elements in a method for producing a noseband according to the invention. The traditionally used materials for the production of riding halters are leather (for belts or similar), natural fibers, wires (eg for ropes) and metals (eg for fasteners such as rings, buckles, hooks, eyelets) but also a variety of modern materials (Composites, fiber composites or similar) and materials (plastics, synthetic fibers) can be used for this, as they are known to the expertise of the saddler.

The embodiments shown in the figures are intended to illustrate and limit the invention - in particular in view of the large variety richness of the known basic forms of holsters - the possible embodiment of holsters according to the invention not.

CHARACTERS

Some embodiments of the invention will be illustrated by means of the figures. Fig. 1 shows schematically the invention relevant sections of a noseband with noseband.

Fig. 2A shows schematically a plan view of an inventive noseband equipped with four foam pads

Fig. 2B shows schematically a plan view of an inventive noseband equipped with two metal clips

3 shows schematically a perspective side view of a noseband according to the invention with a bridle ring.

Fig. 1 shows schematically the invention relevant sections of a noseband with a noseband (30), which leads over the row of teeth of the animal, as well as with neck piece (31) and browband (32), both Nose straps (30), headpiece (31) and browband (32) with relief elements (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are provided so that the areas of the row of teeth (52), the foramen Infraorbital (80), the parotid gland (51), the temporomandibular joint (85) and the animal's ear (50) are relieved of pressure by the halter. Relief element 20a may alternatively be performed over the entire chin area in the form of a padded belt.

FIG. 2A schematically shows the plan view of a noseband (30) according to the invention with four foam pads as relief elements (20) which relieve certain regions (60) on the head of the animal.

In Fig. 2B there is shown schematically a top view of a noseband (30) according to the invention with two metal clips, i. the relief elements (20) are designed as stiffening elements which are connected by rivets (fastening means (36)) with the noseband (30).

3 schematically shows a perspective side view of a noseband according to the invention in a design with a denture (compare bridle ring 41) and pads made of leather as relief elements (20 a, 20 b). The region of the row of teeth is indicated by the reference numeral 52, the course of the zygomatic bone by the reference numeral (70). In Fig. 4 is an example of a metal bracket (92) outlined from spring steel, which can serve as a relief and stiffening element to be used according to the invention. He has as attachment means eyelets that can be used for screwing or riveting the support surfaces (90) on the halter. In FIG. 5, a preformed upholstery element (101) made of foam is exemplarily outlined, which can serve as a relief element to be used according to the invention. It has as fastening means (100) one or more screws which can be used for fixed connection with the halter strap. REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 head of the animal 51 area of the parotid gland

20, 20a-d relief element 52 area of the row of teeth

22 Fasteners 60 Discharge area

30 noseband 70 cheekbone

31 Constrictor (neck belt) 80 Nerve outlet (For infraorbital)

32 browband 85 area of the temporomandibular joint

33 reins 90 support area

35 Baking straps 91 eyelet

36 fasteners 92 bracket

41 Strap ring 100 Screw

50 area of the earlobe 101 upholstery

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. halter for a riding or draft animal with a noseband, characterized in that the halter has one or more relief elements, which serve to relieve the area of the row of teeth, preferably the relief in the premolars P2 to P4.

2. halter according to claim 1, characterized in that it has one or more relief elements to relieve the foramen infraorbital.

3. halter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the noseband has said relief elements.

4. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said relief elements pads, padding or

Include stiffening elements.

5. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said relief elements for relieving the row of teeth in the lower region of the upper jaw and in the upper region of the lower jaw of the animal are arranged.

6. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said relief elements are straight, wedge-shaped, bent or cranked.

7. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in addition one or more fastening means are provided for each of said relief elements, optionally flexibly mounted.

8. halter according to one or more of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that said stiffening elements are made of metal or a composite material.

9. halter according to claim 8, characterized in that said stiffening elements by means of a further material are partially or completely coated or sheathed, wherein the further material is a leather, synthetic leather, plastic, textile made of natural and / or synthetic fiber, a lacquer or soft lacquer is.

10. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the position of said relief elements and / or the length of said stiffening elements is variably adjustable.

1 1. Halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the elements of the halter, preferably noseband, in particular stiffening elements are modular.

12. halter according to one or more of claims 1 to 1 1 with head piece and possibly browband, characterized in that the halter further relief elements, which serve to relieve one or more of the areas of the parotid glands (parotid gland), the temporomandibular joint and the ear ,

A method of making a halter as defined in any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising the step of fitting, preferably straps, with one or more relief elements which relieve the area of the teeth of the animal, preferably in the area of the premolars P2 to P4 and, where appropriate, with other relief elements, which serve the discharge in one or more of the areas of the infraorbital foramen, the parotid glands (Glandula parotis), the temporomandibular joint and the ear.

14. Use of one or more relief elements in a halter for a riding or draft animal to relieve in the range of teeth of the animal, in particular the premolars P2 to P4 and optionally of other relief elements for relief in one or more of the areas of the Foramen infraorbitale, the parotid glands (Glandula parotis), the Kiefergelenks and the Ohrgrundes.

15. Use of one or more relief elements in a method for producing a halter for a riding or draft animal according to claim 13.