Patent ID: 6813872
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B68B

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling a horse with an ultimate strength of at least about 480 pounds, wherein said apparatus is comprised of a wire rope connected to a first snap hook and a second snap hook, a line with a proximal end and a distal end, and fastening means connected to said line at said proximal end of said line, wherein:(a) said fastening means is comprised of a buckle, a strap, a sleeve, and a third snap hook, wherein said third snap hook has a tensile strength of at least 500 pounds; (b) said line is comprised a first section of said line comprised of a first outer layer of nylon webbing, a second intermediate layer of nylon webbing, and a third inner layer of nylon webbing, wherein said first layer of nylon webbing, said second layer of nylon webbing, and said third layer of nylon webbing are connected to each other; (c) said first section of said line has a length of at least about 6 inches.