Bridle for lunging a riding animal, as well as lungeing extension for a bridle

Abstract

Bridle (8) for lunging a riding animal (1) with a noseband (19) spanning the nose (N) of the riding animal (1) in the transverse direction of the riding animal (1) and lateral connection points (10) on both sides, usually in the end region of the noseband (19) for introducing a force in the direction of the tension force of the noseband (19), characterized in that a lungeing extension (6) is provided running parallel to the noseband (19), which is detachable from the bridle (8) and which has a flexible base strap (12) arranged on the noseband side and a guide component (13) connected to the base strap (12) and running parallel to the base strap (12) and on the side of the base strap (12) facing away from the noseband (19), which guide component (13) has a guide section (21) spaced apart from the base strap (12) for providing a running connection (7) of a lunge line (5),so that during lunging, when changing hands, the connection (7) of the lunge line (5) changes from one side of the horse's head (9) to the other side, with the lunge extension (6) being connected to the lateral connection points (10) of the bridle (8) with connection areas (15) on both sides.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bridle for lunging a riding animal with a noseband spanning the nose of the riding animal in a transverse direction and lateral connection points on both sides in the end area of ​​the noseband for introducing a force in the direction of the tension force of the noseband.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a bridle for lunging a riding animal with a noseband spanning the nose of the riding animal in a transverse direction and a guide component running parallel to the noseband and spaced apart from the noseband, with a guide section for providing a running connection of a lunge line, so that when the hand changes, the connection of the lunge line changes from one side of the riding animal's head to the other side.

[0003] Furthermore, the invention relates to a lungeing extension for a bridle having a noseband for a riding animal.

[0004] Lunging a riding animal, such as a horse, serves the purpose of gymnastic and training its development. During lunging, a lunge line is attached to a bridle haltered on the horse's head. The lunger, working from the ground, uses this line to train the horse. The lunger typically stands in the center of a circle on which the horse moves. Moving in this circle helps develop and train the horse's posture and flexion, specifically: the lateral alignment of the head and poll in the direction of movement (position) and the even curvature of the entire longitudinal axis of the body from poll to croup (flexion).

[0005] In particular, a cavesson can be used as a bridle for lunging. A cavesson is usually bitless, so the influence on the horse's head is primarily exerted via its nose, without putting any strain on the horse's sensitive mouth.

[0006] A cavesson has several rings on the noseband to which the lunge line or, if necessary, reins can be attached. To allow for targeted control of the horse's head via the lunge line during training, side rings are provided on the cavesson, for example, on the noseband or in the cheek area.

[0007] A problem with lunging is that when changing direction – that is, when changing the horse's direction – the lunge line has to be reattached to the bridle from one side to the other. Repeatedly reattaching the lunge line, especially during rapid changes of direction, is impractical and disruptive to the training process.

[0008] To address the problem of re-fastening the lunge line, DE 20 2012 102 996 U1 proposes a bridle that features a guide component with a leading section, running parallel to the noseband and dorsally, thus away from the nose. This guide component is designed as a wire loop. A metal sleeve is mounted on the wire loop, providing an attachment point for a lunge line. Due to the metal-to-metal contact, the sleeve moves essentially frictionlessly from one side of the guide component to the other. When the rider changes hands, the attachment point automatically moves from one side of the horse's head to the other, without the lunger having to re-fasten the lunge line on the bridle.

[0009] However, the state of the art presented here gives rise to two problem areas: The use of a metal bar, particularly in the head area of ​​the horse, is considered a potential risk of injury. If the horse makes an uncontrolled head movement, the rigid metal bar, positioned away from the noseband, can exert concentrated pressure on the bridge of the nose, causing injury. Similarly, if the horse suddenly moves, the protruding metal bar could strike a person standing nearby, causing painful bruising or injuries. Furthermore, if the metal bar breaks, there is an increased risk of injury from sharp edges or protruding parts. Additionally, the rigid connection of the metal bar to the bridle produces a continuous clacking sound, which can be particularly distracting during focused work by both horse and rider.Sometimes, especially in the initial stages of a horse's training, the horse may toss its head during training, making jerky head-nodding movements. With the aforementioned level of technique, this leads to a sudden shift in the lunge line's attachment point, potentially even to the other side of the horse's head, causing further confusion. Furthermore, effective aids—maintaining a taut connection between the lunger and the horse in sync with the horse's movement—become impossible.

[0010] A further problem arises from the fact that, according to the aforementioned state of the art, a separate bridle must be provided. Since the head of each riding animal is shaped differently, several bridles must be provided for each animal. This is costly and often results in bridles that are not optimally fitted to the riding animal.

[0011] The object of the invention is to solve at least one of the problems outlined above and thus to provide an improved bridle.

[0012] This problem is solved by a bridle of the type mentioned above, having the features of claim 1.

[0013] Advantageous configurations result from the dependent requirements and the description.

[0014] To address the second problem, it is proposed to add a detachable lungeing extension to a bridle, preferably a cavesson. The lungeing extension includes a guide component with a leading section designed to provide a continuous connection for a lunge line, so that when changing hands during lunging, the lunge line connection switches from one side of the horse's head to the other.

[0015] If the lungeing extension is attached to the bridle, it runs parallel to the noseband. This means that it essentially extends along the noseband and is usually positioned at the same height. It is curved in a U-shape, corresponding to the shape of the noseband and the horse's nose. It runs dorsal to the noseband, that is, on the side of the noseband facing away from the horse's nose.

[0016] The lungeing extension features a flexible base strap positioned on the noseband side. Parallel to the base strap, i.e., at the same height as the base strap, the lungeing extension has a guide component on the side of the base strap facing away from the noseband – correspondingly dorsal to the base strap.

[0017] The leading component includes a guide section. This guide section is located in the nasal area of ​​the horse's head. It provides the base for the continuous attachment of the lunge line. To ensure this continuous attachment, the guide section is spaced dorsally from the main strap; a gap is provided between the main strap and the guide section so that the connection encompassing the guide section can run freely in the transverse direction of the horse's head. Preferably, the guide section is positioned so close to the main strap that the space between the main strap and the guide section is so small that the guide section does not hang down, or at least not significantly, onto the horse's nose. The stiffness of the guide component is designed accordingly for this purpose. The distance between the guide section and the main strap is typically between 5 mm and 50 mm.

[0018] The base belt and guide component are connected to each other, usually at their respective ends. In their connected state, they form a closed, ring-like unit.

[0019] To attach the lungeing extension to the bridle, the bridle has lateral attachment points on both sides of the horse's head, usually at the end of the noseband. Forces can be applied via these attachment points, which may be cheek rings or sidepull rings of the bridle, in the direction of the noseband's tension. The lungeing extension is detachably attached to these bridle attachment points, which also have attachment points on both sides.

[0020] The lungeing extension is held in place on the noseband by the base strap. For this purpose, the base strap is designed to flexibly adapt to the noseband of the bridle and / or to the shape of the horse's nose.

[0021] By attaching the lungeing extension to the lateral attachment points at the end of the noseband, the force is applied to the sides of the horse's head during lunging, allowing for particularly effective training of the horse's head position and flexion. Because the lungeing extension is detachable from the bridle, any bridle can be modified to include this function, namely simplifying changes of direction during lunging.

[0022] Preferably, the base strap is designed in a webbing-like shape. This gives the base strap a flat cross-section; it is significantly wider than it is high. The width of the base strap is preferably between 10 and 30 mm. The webbing-like design of the base strap prevents tilting and thus unwanted slippage of the lunge line extension on the horse's nose or on the noseband. The base strap is typically wide enough to cover the noseband of the bridle, or at least any rings attached to the noseband that are not used by the present invention, so as not to impede the movement of the lunge line attachment in the guide section.

[0023] Preferably, the base strap and the guide component are connected in such a way that their respective directions of extension together form a continuous track. This means that the ends of their faces point towards each other. To provide the connection point for the lungeing extension, the base strap and / or guide component are then loop-shaped, meaning they are bent at their ends. This allows the lungeing extension to be adapted to different bridles or horse noses.

[0024] To ensure that the base strap rests against the noseband, particularly under load on the guide component, it is preferably provided that the base strap and guide component are displaceable along their common track relative to the connection points over a certain distance; that is, a deflection occurs from the guide component to the base strap in the connection area. This can be achieved, for example, by attaching the lungeing extension to the bridle-side connection points via a hook or carabiner, which hook provides a correspondingly continuous receptacle for the ring-like unit consisting of the base strap and guide component, perhaps in the form of a ring or a ring segment.Preferably, however, the base belt is detachable from the guide component at least in one, preferably in both, end regions of the base belt, and the base belt or the guide component, preferably the base belt, is guided through the bridle-side lateral connection points on both sides. The bridle-side connection points are then formed approximately in a ring shape.

[0025] The sliding mechanism of the base strap and guide component relative to the attachment point allows for continuous pressure distribution when forces are applied from the lunge line. The force applied by the lunge line to the guide component is transferred to the base strap via the deflection mechanism. This puts the base strap under tension, thus distributing the force evenly across the nose. This, in turn, relieves stress on the attachment point.

[0026] At the same time, this design eliminates the need for additional tension on the lunge line extension on the noseband; the necessary tension is only applied when required, namely when the lunge line exerts pressure on the leading component. This is also in line with training principles, as active force on the horse is only necessary in the case of correction, and ideally, the horse moves independently with the lunge line providing only contact.

[0027] Preferably, the girth strap is additionally guided along its longitudinal axis at a dorsal distance from the attachment point on the bridle side, particularly at the noseband of the bridle, for example at one or both lateral nose rings of the noseband, in the manner of a sliding bearing. Such a guide is usually arranged medially to the lateral attachment points on the bridle. The guide is usually located on both sides of the bridge of the horse's nose, preferably symmetrically. By guiding the girth strap on the bridle, it is ensured that it does not slip in the event of a sudden movement of the horse's head; the guide restricts the degree of freedom of the girth strap in the caudal / rostral direction. In the longitudinal direction of the girth, the guide does not impede any possible displacement, so that a distributed application of pressure forces to the horse's nose, as described above, is still possible.

[0028] The guide component can also be positioned dorsally from the bridle-side attachment point along its longitudinal axis, similar to a sliding bearing. This guidance typically follows the base strap, particularly if the base strap is itself guided along its longitudinal axis by the noseband. In this way, the guide component is supported at least at two points on one side of the horse's head: at the lateral attachment points of the bridle, similar to a fixed bearing, and dorsally, for example at the base strap, similar to a sliding bearing. Because it is guided along the base strap, the guide component does not need to be threaded through a bridle-side guide component when attaching the lungeing extension to the bridle.

[0029] This additional guidance redirects the force introduced by the lunge line into the guide component, perpendicular to the horse's median plane, at the pivot point, essentially into the median plane. This dampens the force, even under peak loads, through the material's internal friction. The force is then transferred via the connection area to the bridle-side attachment point. This relieves tension on the noseband between the bridle-side attachment point and the guide component—as the guide component tensions this section—and provides additional tension in the remaining area, ensuring that the force introduced by the lunge line into the bridle is distributed evenly across the horse's nose.

[0030] Preferably, the floating bearing for holding the guide component on the base belt along its longitudinal extent is provided by a stopper that encompasses both the base belt and the guide component and is displaceable along the longitudinal extent of the base belt. The stopper limits the guiding section of the guide component along its longitudinal extent.

[0031] The stopper is usually formed by two strips connected together over a flat surface, for example by sewing or gluing, so that the end sides protrude in a transverse direction to the longitudinal extension of the base strap.

[0032] Preferably, the loose bearing on the base strap side for holding the guide component is arranged medially to the loose bearing on the noseband side for holding the base strap, relative to the longitudinal extent of the base strap. This means that the loose bearing for holding the guide component is closer to the bridge of the horse's nose than the loose bearing on the noseband side for holding the base strap.

[0033] If the loose bearing for holding the guide component on the base belt is designed as a stopper, the stopper may be designed to bear against the loose bearing on the nose belt side. If the nose belt-side loose bearing is designed as a ring, the ends of the stopper may be designed to bear against this ring; the longitudinal extent of the stopper is then greater than the diameter of the nose belt-side ring.

[0034] Starting from the stopper, where the noseband and leading element lie directly against each other, the leading section begins medially. The distance between the leading element and the main strap increases like a widening gap, thus providing space for the continuous attachment of the lunge line. The track of the leading element is therefore longer in the leading section than that of the main strap.

[0035] If the leading component and the main strap are detachably connected at at least one, and usually at both, mutually facing ends, this is preferably done via a buckle connection, such as a prong buckle. In this case, the buckle is usually attached to the leading component; the corresponding hole pattern is provided in the main strap. This allows for easy attachment of the lungeing extension to the bridle, as the flexible main strap can be threaded through the lateral attachment points of the bridle and, if necessary, through the lateral noseband rings. Furthermore, the lungeing extension can be retensioned during training if required, for example, if the distance between the main strap and the leading component has become so great due to settling of the bridle and the lungeing extension that controlled influence by the lunger is no longer possible.

[0036] The guiding component can, in any case, be provided in its guiding section in a design as a rigid metal bracket. In this case, it is preferably provided that the connection point for the lunge line is also made of a metal material, for example as a sleeve, with the sleeve running continuously along the metal bracket. This allows for a quick change of hand; at the same time, the force introduced by the lunge line is distributed evenly across the head of the horse via the base strap, particularly across the nose.

[0037] In another embodiment, the guide component is designed as a flexible guide strap, at least in its leading section. This allows it a certain degree of deformation during use. The force applied by the lunge line is ergonomically delayed because the friction between the lunge line attachment and the guide strap is already higher than with metal due to the internal friction of the guide strap material. Furthermore, the risk of injury is significantly reduced compared to a metal bracket.

[0038] The idea of ​​designing the guide component as a guide strap also solves the first problem group mentioned at the outset, and thus the problem according to the invention, independently of the lungeing extension attached to a bridle, namely by means of a bridle of the generic type mentioned at the outset with the features of claim 13.

[0039] In contrast to the above descriptions, in this design the lead strap is permanently integrated into the bridle, for example, sewn on. To provide the necessary distance between the noseband and the lead strap, the track of the lead strap is longer than that of the noseband.

[0040] If such a bridle is provided, the lead strap is preferably directly attached to the bridle in the side area, particularly at the lateral ends of the noseband. The attachment point, spaced away from the longitudinal axis of the horse's nose, ensures a uniform distribution of force. The end section of the lead strap is preferably aligned in the same direction as the noseband. Towards the attachment point, the distance between the lead strap and the noseband decreases, forming a tapered gap. This ensures that the tensile force acting on the lead strap is distributed evenly to the point of attachment.

[0041] Furthermore, the lead strap can be attached to the bridle ventrally, acting like a fixed bearing, to transmit a longitudinal tensile force. Dorsally, it is guided along the noseband, similar to a sliding bearing, at a distance from this attachment point. This guidance can be achieved, for example, by a loop on the noseband side. The double attachment to the noseband results in a distributed force distribution across the noseband. Additionally, the force applied by the lunge line is relieved of tension on the noseband by the force redirected between the sliding and fixed bearings, while the remaining portion is tensioned, so that the force is distributed evenly along the noseband and into the horse's head.

[0042] The following statements apply regardless of whether a bridle has a detachable lungeing extension with a lead strap or whether the lead strap is integrated into the bridle.

[0043] The guide strap is made of a natural or artificial leather material, such as Biothane, and has a surface that, when used with a lunge line, results in a significantly higher coefficient of friction than a metal strap.

[0044] The guide belt can be designed in a belt-like shape. This gives the guide belt a flat cross-sectional geometry; it is significantly wider than it is high. Its width is typically 10 mm to 30 mm, preferably 10 mm to 20 mm.

[0045] It can be designed that the lunge line is attached via a ring element that encircles the guide strap. This ring element, at least in its portion that engages behind the guide strap, is round and rigid in the width direction of the guide strap, so that under tension from the lunge line, the guide strap is elastically deformed. The ring element can be, for example, a ring, a swivel with two connected ring elements, or the head of a snap hook. Due to the curvature of the attachment point, the flexible guide strap is bent in its width direction along the contour of the ring-shaped attachment element, thus further deforming it. This additional deformation increases the internal friction within the guide strap, preventing the attachment from shifting along the guide strap. Therefore, under tension from the lunge line, the connection to the guide strap is more secure. This ensures stability during training.When changing hands, the lunge line is briefly relieved anyway, whereupon the deformation of the lead strap recedes and the connection along the lead strap can run freely.

[0046] To reinforce the lead strap, the side facing the noseband can be reinforced with a webbing strap. This not only reduces abrasion on the lead strap but also increases its stiffness. Furthermore, it actively adjusts the sliding properties of the attachment point along the strap, improving them compared to, for example, a leather or Biothane strap.

[0047] The fabric strap may be designed to extend beyond the width of the guide belt. An extension of 1 to 2 mm is considered sufficient to provide edge protection for the guide belt.

[0048] The subject matter of the present patent is also a lungeing extension for a bridle having a noseband for a riding animal, wherein the bridle is in particular a cavesson, and wherein the lungeing extension has the further features of claim 20.

[0049] The expert understands that the above statements regarding the bridle, which features a lungeing extension, also apply to the lungeing extension itself.

[0050] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying figures. They show: Fig. 1: A three-dimensional view of a lungeing process of a riding animal, Fig. 2a & 2b: Views of a horse's head with the directions used in these illustrations indicated. Fig. 3: a lungeing extension according to the invention, Fig. 4: A view along the longitudinal axis of a cavesson, starting from the forehead of the riding animal towards its mouth, Fig. 5: a bridle in the view of Fig. 3 with a lunge line extension according to the invention, wherein a hooked lunge line is arranged in a first position, Fig. 6: the in Fig. 4 arrangement shown, wherein the lunge line is arranged in a second position and Fig. 7: an alternative bridle in the view of Fig. 3 with a guide component designed as a guide belt.

[0051] Fig. Figure 1 shows a lunging process involving a horse. The horse moves in a circle. The lunger stands in the center of the circle. The horse wears a bridle 4 on its head, to which a lunge line 5 is attached. The lunger holds the lunge line 5 at a distance from the bridle to maintain contact with the horse. The horse thus moves around the lunger. This lunging training improves the horse's posture and flexion.

[0052] The Fig. 2a and Fig. Figure 2b shows directions on the head 9 of a mount 1, as used in these explanations. In a side view of the head 9 ( Fig. 2b) means pointing caudally towards the forehead, rostrally towards the mouth, dorsally towards the bridge of the nose, and ventrally towards the chin, each pointing from the center of the head 9 in a side view. To describe the directions looking frontally at the horse's head ( Fig. 2a) The terms lateral (pointing outwards) and medial (pointing towards the bridge of the nose) are used.

[0053] Fig. Figure 3 shows a lungeing extension 6 according to the invention, here in standalone position. This is attached to a bridle 8 when used ( Fig. 4 to 6). In the Fig. Figures 4 to 6 show the head 9, which is essentially oval in cross-section, without further details; the nose N points dorsally, the chin ventrally. A connection 7 for attaching a lunge line 5 (not shown here) is attached to the lunge line extension 6.

[0054] The bridle 8, to which the lungeing extension 6 is attached, is a cavesson in this embodiment. A cavesson is characterized by the fact that it has several rings along its length over the nose area N of the head 9 of the riding animal 1, which serve as attachment points 10 and guides 11, namely sidepull rings as attachment points 10 and lateral nose rings as guides 11. These rings are usually used to attach a lunge line 5, but are used differently when a lungeing extension 6 is attached, as will be shown later.

[0055] In this embodiment, the lungeing extension 6 has a strap-like base strap 12 and a guide component 13 designed as a flexible, strap-like guide strap, which are connected at their respective ends by a buckle connection 14, forming a connection area 15. The connection area 15 is loop-shaped, meaning that the track transitions continuously from the base strap 12 into the guide component 13.

[0056] The prong buckle 16 of the buckle connection 14 is connected to the guide component 13; the base strap 12 has a hole pattern 18 corresponding to the prong 17 of the prong buckle 16 along its length.

[0057] To attach the lungeing extension 6 to the bridle 8, the two buckle connections 14 are opened, the main strap 12 is passed through the lateral nose rings of the bridle 8, which serve as guides 11, and through the sidepull rings, which serve as bridle-side connection points 10, and is reattached to the guide component 13 at its ends. The main strap 12 and the guide component 13 run parallel to each other and, through the corresponding connection to the bridle 8, parallel to the noseband 19 of the bridle 8 (noseband 19 also in Fig. 1 recognizable). The base strap 12 is arranged on the noseband side; the guide component 13 runs on the side of the base strap 12 facing away from the noseband 19.

[0058] When the lungeing extension 6 is attached to the bridle 8, the girth-like base strap 12 rests against the noseband 19. Slippage in a caudal / rostral direction is prevented by the guide 11 in the form of the lateral nose rings of the noseband 19.

[0059] In order to keep the guide component 13 in the desired position parallel to the noseband 19 and, in particular, to prevent the connection 7 for the lunge line 5 from falling onto the nose N of the riding animal 1 during training, the guide component 13 is additionally guided on the base strap 12 by a movable stopper 20 that encompasses both the guide component 13 and the base strap 12, positioned dorsally from the connection point 10. The stopper 20 is additionally supported by the guide 11, which is designed as rings.

[0060] Both the base belt 12 and the guide component 13 are thus guided in the area of ​​the connection points 10 in the manner of a fixed bearing, which can be subjected to tensile stress with regard to the extension direction of the base belt 12 and the guide component 13 respectively, and in the manner of a floating bearing in the area of ​​the guide 11.

[0061] The functionality of the lungeing extension 6 during lungeing training is explained below: The guide component 13 is spaced from the base strap 12 in its guide section 21, which extends between the two stoppers 20, such that the connection 7 for the lunge line 5 (not shown in the figures) can run in the longitudinal direction of the guide section 21. This allows the connection 7 for the lunge line 5 to move along the guide section 21, so that – as shown in Fig. 6 shown - the lunge line 5, not shown, can point to one side of the head 9 of the mount 1, here to the left, as is also shown in Fig. Figure 1 illustrates this. If the rider changes direction (i.e., the horse changes direction in the opposite direction), the connection point 7 of the lunge line 5 moves along the leading section 21 to the other, opposite side. This allows for a seamless transition during lunge line training.

[0062] The design of the lungeing extension 6 distributes the force applied to the horse's head 9 along the noseband 19 of the bridle 8. The connection between the lunger 3 and the horse 1 can only be established via a pulling connection using the lunge line 5, i.e., by the lunger 3 applying a greater or lesser pulling force. When the connection point 7 of the lunge line 5 is subjected to tension, this force is directed by the guide component 13 along the loose bearing guide 11 provided by the stoppers 20 towards the connection point 15. Due to the loop-like design of the lungeing extension 6 in the connection point 15, the pulling force is partially transferred to one connection point 10 of the bridle 8 and partially, via the connection through the base strap 12, to the opposite connection point 10.The resulting tensile force applied to the base strap 12 causes it – being connected to the attachment points 10 on both sides – to be tensioned over the noseband 19 and thus over the nose N of the mount 1, and supported on the nose N of the mount 1. This support is therefore distributed across the bridge of the nose, a particularly sensitive part of the mount 1, so that a relatively large effect can be achieved with relatively little pressure.

[0063] When lunging, it is helpful if the connection 7 of the lunge line 5 is somewhat firmly attached to the horse's head 9 to prevent the connection 7 from unintentionally slipping along the leading section 21 and thus causing irritation to the horse 1. The following is provided for this purpose: The attachment 7 for the lunge line 5 encompasses the leading section 21. In the lateral direction of the leading component 13, which is designed as a guide strap (i.e., in the caudal / rostral direction), the side of the attachment 7 of the lunge line 5 facing the leading component 13 is rounded. The attachment 7 is designed as a snap hook with a stirrup-like head, which engages the leading component 13 from behind. When the attachment 7 of the lunge line 5 is subjected to tension, this rounded shape deforms the strap-like leading component 13; it bulges in its lateral direction. This bulging provides local internal stability to the leading component 13. Conversely, the leading component 13 is curved over the noseband 19 in the opposite direction to this bulging.This means that only a small area in the longitudinal direction of the guide section 21, corresponding to connection 7, is deformed under load; the transition to the undeformed area provides a limit. This prevents the connection 7 from slipping.

[0064] When the hand changes, the connection 7 of the lunge line 5 is relieved anyway; this causes the deformation on the guide section side to disappear and the connection 7 can run freely along the guide component 13 in the guide section 21.

[0065] Fig. Figure 7 shows a bridle 22 for lunging a riding animal 1, to which a guide component 23 designed as a flexible guide strap is integrated. For this purpose, the guide component 23 is firmly attached to the bridle 22 in connection areas 24, which are usually arranged on both sides, preferably symmetrically with respect to the riding animal's head 9, in the end region of the noseband 25, for example by sewing. The guide component 23 is thus connected in the connection area 24 in the manner of a fixed bearing; tensile forces flowing through the guide component 23 are transmitted to the bridle 22 in the connection area 24. In addition, the guide component 23 is guided on both sides along the noseband 25 in the manner of a sliding bearing. The guidance 26 can be provided, for example, by a loop on the noseband 25.

[0066] The operating principle of this bridle 22 corresponds to the above descriptions. If a tensile force is applied to a connection 7 of a Fig.The force applied to the lunge line 5 (not shown in detail) is transferred to the guide component 23, which is supported at the connection point 24 on the bridle 22. The guide component 23, located on the noseband side, relieves the area of ​​the bridle 22 between the guide 26 and the connection point 24, while the remaining part is subjected to tension. This tension exerts pressure on the nose area N of the riding animal 1, resulting in the advantages described above.

[0067] The invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments. Without departing from the scope of protection described by the applicable claims, numerous further embodiments of the inventive concept would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, without these needing to be explained in more detail within the scope of these explanations. Reference symbol list 1 Mount 2 circles 3 Longeur 4, 8, 22 Bridle 5 Longe 6 Lungeing extension 7 connection 9. Head of the mount 10 Connection point 11, 26 Leadership 12 main belts 13, 23 Leadership component 14 buckle connection 15, 24 Connection area 16 prong buckle 17 Dorn 18 hole patterns 19, 25 Nosebands 20 stoppers 21 Guide section N Nose QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Bridle (8) for lunging a riding animal (1) with a noseband (19) spanning the nose (N) of the riding animal (1) in a transverse direction of the riding animal (1) and lateral attachment points (10) on both sides, usually in the end region of the noseband (19) for introducing a force in the direction of the tension force of the noseband (19), characterized by, that a lungeing extension (6) is provided running parallel to the noseband (19), which can be detached from the bridle (8) and which has a flexible base strap (12) arranged on the noseband side and a guide component (13) connected to the base strap (12) and running parallel to the base strap (12) and on the side of the base strap (12) facing away from the noseband (19), which guide component (13) has a guide section (21) spaced apart from the base strap (12) for providing a running connection (7) of a lunge line (5), so that during lunging, when changing hands, the connection (7) of the lunge line (5) changes from one side of the horse's head (9) to the other, the lungeing extension (6) being connected to the lateral connection points (10) of the bridle (8) with connection areas (15) on both sides. [2] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to claim 1, characterized by , that the base strap (12) is designed in a belt-like manner. [3] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by , that the base strap (12) or the guide component (13) is loop-shaped in the connection area (15) of the lunge line extension. [4] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the base strap (12) and / or the guide component (13) are passed through the bridle-side lateral connection points (10). [5] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that the lateral connection points (10) are cheek rings or sidepull rings of the bridle (8). [6] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the base strap (12) is guided dorsally spaced from the connection point (10) on the bridle (8) additionally on the bridle (8), in particular on the noseband (19) along its longitudinal extent in the manner of a loose bearing. [7] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to claim 6, characterized by , that the loose bearing of the base strap (12) is formed by a lateral nose ring of the nose strap (19). [8] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is guided dorsally spaced from the bridle-side connection point (10) on the base belt (12) along its longitudinal extent in the manner of a loose bearing. [9] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to claim 8, characterized by , that the loose bearing for holding the guide component (13) on the base belt (12) along the longitudinal extent is provided by means of a stopper (20) encompassing the base belt (12) and the guide component (13), which is displaceable in the longitudinal extent of the base belt (12). [10] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by, that the guide component (13) and the base strap (12) are connected to each other at at least one mutually facing end by a buckle connection (14). [11] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is provided as a rigid metal bracket in its guide section (21). [12] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is designed as a flexible guide belt in its guide section (21). [13] Bridle (22) for lunging a riding animal (1) with a noseband (25) spanning the nose (N) of the riding animal (1) in a transverse direction of the riding animal (1) and a guide component (13) running parallel to the noseband (25) with a guide section (21) spaced apart from the noseband (25) for providing a running connection (7) of a lunge line (5), so that when the hand changes, the connection (7) of the lunge line (5) changes from one side of the riding animal's head (9) to the other side, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is designed as a flexible guide belt. [14] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to claim 13, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is directly connected to the bridle (22) in the side area of ​​the bridle (22), in particular to the noseband (25), for example sewn on. [15] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 13 or 14, characterized by, that the guide component (13) is connected in its ventral area to the bridle (22) in the manner of a fixed bearing to transmit a tensile force extending in its longitudinal direction and is guided dorsally spaced from this on the noseband (25) along its longitudinal direction in the manner of a sliding bearing. [16] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 12 to 15, characterized by , that the guide component (13) is designed in a belt-like manner. [17] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized by, that the connection (7) of the lunge (5) is made via a ring element encompassing the guide component (13), which in any case in its part engaging behind the guide component (13) is round and rigid in the width direction of the guide component (13) so that under tensile load of the lunge (5) the guide component (13) is elastically deformed in the width direction of the guide component (13). [18] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 11 to 17, characterized by that the side of the guide component facing the noseband is reinforced with a fabric strap. [19] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to one of claims 11 to 18, characterized by that the fabric belt extends beyond the width of the guide component. [20] Lunging extension (6) for a bridle (8) having a noseband (19) for a riding animal (1), in particular for a cavesson, wherein the lunging extension (6) is designed to run parallel to the noseband (19) of the bridle (8) during use and to have a guide section (21) running parallel to the noseband (19) and spaced apart from the noseband (19) for providing a running connection (7) for a lunge line (5), so that when the rider changes hands, the connection (7) of the lunge line (5) moves from one side of the riding animal's head (9) to the other, wherein the lunging extension (6) comprises a base strap (12) and a guide component (13) having the guide section (21), wherein the guide component (13) and the base strap (12) are detachably connected to each other, and wherein the lunging extension (6) has a connection area (15) with which it can be attached to the bridle (8) lateral connection points (10),is usually attachable at the end of the noseband (19). [21] Bridle for lunging a riding animal according to claim 20, characterized by , that the lunge extension (6) has the features relating to the lunge extension (6) of one of claims 1 to 11 or 16 to 19.

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