Girth strap device

A girth strap device is provided which includes an elongate strap or band (1;11) adapted to extend around the chest of an animal and attachments (3;20) for attaching the strap (1;11) to an article, such as a saddle (4) for holding the strap or band (1;11) in tension. The girth strap includes a tensi...

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Main Authors SLOCOMBE RONALD FRANCIS, BOWERS JOHN ROBERT, FINN NIALL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.02.2005
Edition7
Subjects
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SADDLERY
SADDLES
STIRRUPS
TRANSPORTING
UPHOLSTERY
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Summary:A girth strap device is provided which includes an elongate strap or band (1;11) adapted to extend around the chest of an animal and attachments (3;20) for attaching the strap (1;11) to an article, such as a saddle (4) for holding the strap or band (1;11) in tension. The girth strap includes a tension indicator (5;15) which allows a user to apply the strap to the animal at a selected tension. In one preferred construction, the strap (1;11) is formed from layers of alastomeric fabric material, such a neoprene, which can stretch as the animal's chest expands during breathing and movement without causing discomfort to the animal. The device has particular application to racehorses and allows a user to apply a selected tension within an optimum range from about 10 kg to about 12 kg which is sufficient to hold a saddle securely on the horse without excessive tension restricting the performance of the horse.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040489502