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EP3757061A1
EP3757061A1 EP20182057.8A EP20182057A EP3757061A1 EP 3757061 A1 EP3757061 A1 EP 3757061A1 EP 20182057 A EP20182057 A EP 20182057A EP 3757061 A1 EP3757061 A1 EP 3757061A1
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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
    • B68C1/04—Adjustable saddles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B68—SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
    • B68C—SADDLES; STIRRUPS
    • B68C1/00—Saddling equipment for riding- or pack-animals
    • B68C1/02—Saddles
    • B68C1/025—Saddle-trees

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  • the present invention relates to a saddle in particular, though not exclusively for, riding horses.
  • a saddle is built around a saddle tree which is a rigid structure receiving upholstery and/or padding.
  • the upholstery and padding are formed on respective opposite sides to provide both a comfortable seat for a rider and a support off the horse's back, which is comfortable for the horse.
  • a saddle is an integral device that can be made to fit both the horse and rider, for improved comfort during use.
  • the shape of both the horse and rider can be subject to change during their time together, which impacts the fit of the saddle to the horse and the comfort of the rider.
  • a rider may outgrow or wish to change their horse.
  • the saddle made for the previous horse will not fit the new horse, or a saddle made for the new horse will not be comfortable for a different rider.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an improved saddle.
  • a saddle comprising:
  • the upper part can be shaped to fit an individual rider and the lower part can be shaped to fit the individual horse.
  • the upper and lower parts are separately padded /upholstered as if they were a conventional saddle tree, except they remain separable. Thus, the seat covering on the upper part will be turned under the upper part and secured there.
  • the upper and lower parts are both upholstered for comfort of both the animal and rider.
  • the upholstery could be of any resilient material such as synthetic fibres; however, the upholstery is preferably of leather.
  • one part can have at least one aperture with the other having respective projection(s) for engaging in the apertures.
  • the projection(s) could be from the upper part downwards into the lower part but are preferably upwards from the lower part into the apertures of the upper part.
  • the projection(s) can be solid, but in the preferred embodiment they are open centred. Conveniently, they are provided one in front of the other along the middle of the saddle.
  • the securing means are conveniently both a projection at the front of the upper part into an aperture in the lower part, and a latch connection towards the rear portion of the two parts.
  • the latch is further forward on the lower part along its midline, though it is preferred that the latch connection is at the rear-most position of the two parts.
  • the upper and lower parts are connected by alternative means, such as magnets or hook and loop fastening.
  • alternative means such as magnets or hook and loop fastening.
  • the parts can have other apertures, which can be filled with padding or left void for lightening of the saddle.
  • the upper part can be provided with a channel for receiving webbing or strap from which stirrups are hung.
  • the stirrups could possibly be attached to the lower part.
  • Webbing for a girth could also pass over the upper part, or girth end fittings are attached to the lower part.
  • the end fittings are attached to straps passing over the lower part.
  • the girth normally has multiple positions along the upper part, typically between two and six alternative positions. However, in the preferred embodiment there are four different positions.
  • the parts can be coterminous at the front of the tree.
  • the lower part extends forward of the upper part, with wings down either side of the horse's withers, without pressing down on the top of the withers.
  • the root of the wings is supported by a gullet bar that is typically of steel to support the portion of the lower part that is a raised shape as it extends into wings. It is conceivable that this is of polymeric materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the gullet bar be between the front ends of the wings, but it is preferred that it is held at the root of the wings.
  • the gullet bar is preferably of on single piece, though it is possible that it is multiple pieces each supporting a particular area of the root of the wings.
  • Side flaps are typically fitted to a portion of the lower part extending beyond the rim of the upper part.
  • the leather upholstery/padding provides for the possibility of "building-up" the upper part, for example, under the flaps for improved positioning of the rider's legs. This is provided for by the apertures in the lower part.
  • the width of the lower part can be adjustable to accommodate changes to the physiology or musculature of the horse.
  • the wedge is preferably located on the underside of the lower part such that it is in direct contact with the horses back, thus ensuring constant pressure distribution as a result of the greater contact surface area.
  • the wedge is integral with the upper or lower parts of the saddle tree, but it is preferably removeable from and connectable to the lower part to provide additional adjustability for both horse and rider.
  • a cantle is usually created by an increase in gradient towards the rear of the upper part. It is preferred that the cantle is a separate component and detachable from the upper part.
  • the saddle tree is of thermoplastic such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Nevertheless, it is conceivable that it is of polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyoxymethylene, or any other thermoforming plastic.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • the parts of the saddle tree are preferably moulded by injection moulding, though it is possible that they are vacuum formed, pressed, moulded or any other suitable form of moulding.
  • FIG. 1 there is provided a first embodiment of an assembled saddle tree 1.
  • a lower part 2 and an upper part 3 that fit complementarily together.
  • Figures 2 to 4 show the lower part 2 which has left and right oppositely reaching flexible wings 4, 5 respectively.
  • the roots of the wings are separated by a raised gullet section 6.
  • the lower part 2 is at least partially curved around the longitudinal axis, resulting in the wings extending down the withers of the horse.
  • the surface of the wings is marked with dimensions should the shape or width of the wings need to be adjusted in the event of a change to the horse's musculature.
  • the root of the respective wings has a recess 7, 8 into which supportive shims 9, 10 can be placed. These allow for the depth of the wings to be 'built-up' which adjusts the position of the rider's knees and hip flexors during use. The number of shims to be used depends upon how much rider's position needs to be adjusted.
  • the loop is arch-shaped with oppositely extending flanges 13, 14. Each end of the flange has an aperture 15 for receipt of a screw 16.
  • the screws 16 pass through each aperture on the gullet section 6 and each end of the flanges 13, 14, to be held in place by a nut 17 on the gullet's upper face. Due to the raised nature of the gullet section 6, the faces of the screws do not rub against the horse's back during use.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show a tree hook 18 which connects with the tree loop 12.
  • the hook has a flared portion 19 at its rear, with a flat trunk section 20. At the top of the trunk section there is an upwardly extending hook portion 21 that connects with the loop 12.
  • the flared portion has apertures 22 through which the tree hook can be screwed to the upper part 3.
  • a gullet bar 60 is shown in Figure 7 before it has been shaped. It is attached to the wings by screws through the apertures 61 on the gullet bar body. In this way, it can be shaped to the specific curvature of the horse.
  • first substantially triangular aperture 23 Along the longitudinal midline of the lower part 2 there is a first substantially triangular aperture 23. Behind this aperture, there is a second aperture with a protruding circumferential rim 24 for location of the upper part 3 on the lower 2 via a reciprocally shaped aperture on 240.
  • the upper part 3 of the saddle tree At the front end of the upper part there are two rectangular apertures 25, 26 that fit around reciprocally shaped protrusions 250, 260 on the lower part to locate the upper part to the lower.
  • a shim support 33 is held within each cut-out 29, 30 of the upper part, one shim on the right side and one on the left side.
  • the rear of the upper part 3 inclines to a substantially vertical position with a gradually increasing gradient and decreasing thickness.
  • a cantle 36 is frangibly attached onto this rear portion.
  • the cantle has extending lips 37 that click into reciprocal apertures 38 in the upper part 3 to be held therein during use.
  • the shape and height of the cantle is made to fit certain types of riding activity, depending upon how much support the rider needs.
  • the attachment mechanism of the cantle 36 to the upper part 3 is frangible and considered as a deliberate area of weakness. In this way, should there be a traumatic event, such as the horse rolling over, the lips 37 will snap allowing the cantle to come away from the saddle tree preventing harm to either the rider or the horse. The cantle will fracture upon sudden impact, preventing catastrophic injury.
  • the upper part will fracture as a result of the deliberate area of weakness at the apertures where the cantle lips attach.
  • the thickness of the upper part at this point of connection is usually 5mm, but no more than 10mm.
  • a wedge 38 which connects to the underside of the lower part 2 such that the wedge is in direct contact with the horse's back.
  • the wedge 38 gradually increases in thickness towards its rear, with the gradient of increase being adjustable and bespoke to the horse. In this way, the wedge can accommodate the different musculature and curvature of a horse's back.
  • protrusions on the left and right side of the wedge, 39 and 40 respectively. These are typically on the circumferential rim. The protrusions are held securely within reciprocally shaped apertures in the lower part 41, thus ensuring contact between the wedge and lower part during use.
  • a separate central protrusion 42 on the longitudinal axis of the wedge is to locate the device in the lower part and assist in securing it place.
  • a locking mechanism 43 is provided at the rear of the saddle tree and shown in Figures 13 and 14 .
  • the mechanism is used to connect the upper part 3, the lower part 2, the wedge 38 and the cantle 36 together.
  • a hook 431 at the bottom end of the mechanism is used to connect under the rim of the wedge.
  • clasp bracket 44 is shown in Figure 15 and is connected to the rear of the cantle 36, onto which the mechanism attaches.
  • a rear faceplate 45 on mechanism has two apertures 46 for the screws to pass through and hold the mechanism in place.
  • FIG. 16 to 21 Alternative embodiments of the assembled saddle tree are shown in Figures 16 to 21 .
  • the second embodiment is shown in Figures 16 and 17 wherein a cantle 360 is frangibly connected to the upper part.
  • the cantle is of substantially rectangular shape with a reduced height. This shape of cantle is typically used for jumping.
  • the third embodiment is shown in Figures 18 and 19 and includes a cantle 361 of substantially the same rectangular shape of the second embodiment, though the incline gradient is greater so that the height of the cantle is higher, providing greater support for the rider.
  • This type of cantle is typically used for hacking.
  • FIG. 20 and 21 The final embodiment of the saddle tree is shown in Figures 20 and 21 with an alternative gullet bar 48.
  • Each disk connects to the respective wing of the lower part, preventing excessive movement across the horse's withers during use.
  • the cantle 362 of this final embodiment is rounded at the top edge and does not extend high up the riders back. It is typically used for dressage events.
  • a gullet bar can be used to hold the front of the wings together in a more rigid position, preventing any excessive splaying of the wings down the horse's withers.
  • the gullet bar could be of any shape to connect the two wings, such as arcuate or rectangular. It will typically be formed of thermoplastic material and screwed to each wing.

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002070400A2 (fr) * 2001-03-03 2002-09-12 Quay Equestrian Limited Ameliorations apportees a des selles de cheval
EP1911719A1 (fr) * 2006-10-11 2008-04-16 Pedro Ruiz Díaz Selle réglable et dispositif de réglage
GB2460390A (en) * 2008-02-23 2009-12-02 Lorraine Green Horse saddle
DE202010010216U1 (de) * 2010-07-13 2011-11-14 Hkm Sports Equipment Gmbh Reitsattel mit Höhenverstellung
DE202012101416U1 (de) * 2012-04-13 2012-05-10 Dt Saddlery Gmbh Design & Technik Vorrichtung für eine Sitzauflage eines Reit- oder Transporttieres
GB2549937A (en) * 2016-04-27 2017-11-08 Albion Saddlemakers Company Ltd Improvements in or relating to saddlery
WO2018065929A1 (fr) * 2016-10-06 2018-04-12 Id-Horse Arçon pour selle d'équitation ou de bat, et selle équipée dudit arçon

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002070400A2 (fr) * 2001-03-03 2002-09-12 Quay Equestrian Limited Ameliorations apportees a des selles de cheval
EP1911719A1 (fr) * 2006-10-11 2008-04-16 Pedro Ruiz Díaz Selle réglable et dispositif de réglage
GB2460390A (en) * 2008-02-23 2009-12-02 Lorraine Green Horse saddle
DE202010010216U1 (de) * 2010-07-13 2011-11-14 Hkm Sports Equipment Gmbh Reitsattel mit Höhenverstellung
DE202012101416U1 (de) * 2012-04-13 2012-05-10 Dt Saddlery Gmbh Design & Technik Vorrichtung für eine Sitzauflage eines Reit- oder Transporttieres
GB2549937A (en) * 2016-04-27 2017-11-08 Albion Saddlemakers Company Ltd Improvements in or relating to saddlery
WO2018065929A1 (fr) * 2016-10-06 2018-04-12 Id-Horse Arçon pour selle d'équitation ou de bat, et selle équipée dudit arçon

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