Patent ID: 6775964
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: B68B

Abstract:
A caveson comprising:a noseband constructed of elasticized, resilient material; a jaw strap, wherein said jaw strap is attached to said noseband to form a circular segment that will fit around the bridge of a horse's nose, said circular segment having right and left side portions which will be respectively located on the right and left sides of the horse's nose; and a headstall having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said headstall is attached to said circular segment at said right side portion and said second end of said headstall is attached to said circular segment at said left side portion, said headstall being arranged and configured to extend behind the horse's ears when said caveson is installed; wherein the resilience of said noseband permits movement of the horse's mouth or jaws while at the same time exerting progressive and constant pressure in response to movement of the horse's mouth or jaws.