Patent ID: 7370457
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: B68B

Abstract:
1. A dual configuration continuous rein comprising: (a) a length of rein having a right bit end and a left bit end opposite the right bit end; (b) a connector on the rein right end for connecting the rein right end to a right side of a bit; (c) a connector on the rein left end for connecting the rein left end to a left side of the bit; (d) a right strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the right strap first end being attached to the rein in a right zone of attachment located closer to the right rein end than to the left rein end, the right strap being aligned substantially parallel with the rein such that the right strap can occupy a first configuration substantially laying flat against the rein so that the right strap second end is oriented in the direction toward the rein right end; (e) a right loop connector attached to the rein proximate the right zone of attachment, the right loop connector capable of receiving the right strap second end and securing it into a second configuration to create a loop out of the right strap; (f) a left strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the left strap first end being attached to the rein in a left zone of attachment located closer to the left rein end than to the right rein end, the left strap being aligned substantially parallel with the rein such that the left strap can occupy a first configuration substantially laying flat against the rein so that the left strap second end is oriented in the direction toward the rein left end; (g) a left loop connector attached to the rein proximate the left zone of attachment, the left loop connector capable of receiving the left strap second end and securing it into a second configuration to create a loop out of the left strap; and (h) one or more keepers positioned on the rein for holding said right and lefts straps proximate the rein.