EP0411771A1 - Wander- und Langstreckensattel - Google Patents

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EP0411771A1
EP0411771A1 EP90307474A EP90307474A EP0411771A1 EP 0411771 A1 EP0411771 A1 EP 0411771A1 EP 90307474 A EP90307474 A EP 90307474A EP 90307474 A EP90307474 A EP 90307474A EP 0411771 A1 EP0411771 A1 EP 0411771A1
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Frank R. Marciante
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
    • B68C—SADDLES; STIRRUPS
    • B68C1/00—Saddling equipment for riding- or pack-animals
    • B68C1/02—Saddles

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  • the subject invention relates to an improved saddle construction, and more particularly to an all-leather soft-seat saddle construction comprising internal padding which acts as a shock absorber for both horse and rider and provides a form fit for the individual contour of a horse's back, yet returns to its original shape when removed ready for the next horse.
  • Horse riding enthusiasts have long enjoyed trail and endurance riding. In this respect, it is important for the trail and endurance enthusiast to equip the horse with relatively light weight saddle designed to provide a balanced ride.
  • One important feature of these saddles in 50 and 100-mile races and on trail rides is the adaptability of the saddle construction to varying types of terrain and weather across the United States and to provide a balanced, comfortable fit for both horse and rider.
  • known western saddles comprise sheepskin under the saddle for padding. Over time, however, such sheepskin wears and mats down rapidly, eventually providing little or no shock absorbance for which such padding was originally intended.
  • the saddle should conform to the surface idiosyncrasies of the particular horseback being ridden.
  • the present invention provides an improved trail and endurance saddle which, in one embodied form, comprises a modified Western saddle tree, an upper saddle covering including a seat and upper flaps, and underside saddle covering including a panel and underflaps, the saddle coverings being disposed on the saddle tree.
  • the improved saddle further comprises a leather wrapped, internally padded tree and seat to absorb shock when horse riding and to form fit the contour idiosyncrasies of a wide variety of horsebacks.
  • a nylon rigging is attached to the saddle tree as opposed to the leather to avoid displacement typically caused by stretching of the leather.
  • An adjustable cinch is attached across the front, middle and rear of the saddle tree with heavy gauge nylon webbing for improved structural strength and for easy maintenance.
  • the adjustable cinch is movable to the front and to the rear and is lowered out of the way of the horse rider's knees to fit varying size horses and to adapt to varying styles of riding. Accordingly, the inventive saddle provides an extremely comfortable close contact fit for both horse and rider and provides even distribution of the rider's weight across the saddle seat.
  • the subject invention relates to an improved saddle construction and, more particularly, to an all-leather soft-seat saddle construction comprising internal padding which acts as a shock absorber for both horse and rider and yet provides a conforming fit for the individual horseback, yet returns to its original shape when removed, ready for the next horse.
  • the present invention provides an improved trail and endurance saddle which, in one embodied form, comprises a modified Western saddle tree, an upper saddle covering including a seat and upper flaps, and underside saddle covering including a panel and underflaps, the saddle coverings being disposed on she saddle tree.
  • the improved saddle further comprises a leather wrapped, internally padded tree and seat to absorb shock when horse riding and to form fit the contour idiosyncrasies of a wide variety of horsebacks.
  • a nylon rigging is attached to the saddle tree as opposed to the leather to avoid displacement typically caused by stretching of the leather.
  • An adjustable cinch is attached across the front, middle and rear of the saddle tree with heavy gauge nylon webbing for improved structural strength and for easy maintenance.
  • the adjustable cinch is movable to the front and to the rear and is lowered ouc of the way of the horse rider's knees to fit varying size horses and to adapt to varying styles of riding. Accordingly, the inventive saddle provides an extremely comfortable close contact fit for both horse and rider and provides even distribution of the rider's weight across the saddle seat.
  • the saddle 10 comprises a western tree 10, having a seat between about 12 to about 18 inches with a cantle of between about 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches.
  • the seat is 15 inches, with a 3 inch cantle.
  • the seat is internally padded and encased within soft moccasin leather.
  • the padding for the internal portion of the leather seat is a light-weight sponge foam of between about 1/4 to 1 inch thickness and preferably 3/4 inch thickness of padding.
  • the saddle tree has high and wide wither clearance and the tips, front and rear, are flared to minimize digging into the horse's shoulder or back. Bars 20 inch long are padded and wrapped in rough-out leather to help prevent the pad from slipping.
  • the rigging is attached to the tree as opposed to the leather to minimize displacement which is conventionally due to the stretching of leather over time as the saddle is worn.
  • the cinch is attached across the front, middle and rear of the tree with heavy gauge nylon webbing.
  • the cinch is adjustable by means of a buckle and is adjustable to 7/8, 3/4 and 5/8 to fit horses of varying size and contour, and to adapt to a variety of styles of horse riding.
  • the inventive saddle is constructed to weigh no more than about 20 pounds, and preferably from 16 to 17 pounds in weight.
  • the cinch is attached across the front, middle and rear of the saddle tree with heavy gauge nylon for strength and ease of maintenance.
  • the adjustability allows the cinch to be positioned below the rider's knee and is adjustable to the front and to the rear to fit a wide variety of horses and to adapt to various styles of riding.
  • the heavy gauge nylon attaches the stirrups to the saddle tree directly under the rider for a balanced ride. Accordingly, the nylon provides free movement like English leather saddles, but the rider is afforded the comfort of Western fenders.
  • the fenders are also adjustable with Blevin buckles.
  • a pair of stirrups are preferably composed of nylon with padded tread for more comfortable fit for the rider's feet.
  • the stirrups are free-swinging.
  • the ring is fabricated from brass.
  • the Blevin buckles include plural burn holes preferably having brass grommets for long-lasting wear.
  • the present invention provides an extremely comfortable fit for both horse and rider and affords close contact of the rider to the horse. Additionally, the improved saddle construction in accordance with the present invention provides an all-leather attractive appearance and a balanced ride which avoids high spots in the saddle seat and which provides even distribution of the rider's weight across the saddle seat to the rider's thighs.

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EP90307474A 1989-07-07 1990-07-09 Wander- und Langstreckensattel Withdrawn EP0411771A1 (de)

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Cited By (1)

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WO2002070400A3 (en) * 2001-03-03 2002-12-27 Quay Equestrian Ltd Adjustable saddle

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US4745734A (en) * 1986-06-23 1988-05-24 Brown Roy L Riding saddle with flexible skirts

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US4745734A (en) * 1986-06-23 1988-05-24 Brown Roy L Riding saddle with flexible skirts

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002070400A3 (en) * 2001-03-03 2002-12-27 Quay Equestrian Ltd Adjustable saddle
US7360349B2 (en) 2001-03-03 2008-04-22 Quantum Saddle Co Limited Adjustable saddle

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