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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112975 | Saddle horn cover apparatus A saddle horn cover apparatus is disclosed comprising, in one embodiment, a cover sized for engagement on a saddle horn and a padding configured for being received within the cover in a position between the saddle horn and an inner surface of the cover. Thus, with t... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8037665 | Dally horn wrap The present invention is a wrap designed to protect the saddle horn when a lariat rope is dallied around it and pressure applied, as when roping cattle in the sports of team and calf roping. The horn wrap consists of a strap having desired elasticity and durability,... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7992367 | Flexible forward substrate for a treeless western saddle A treeless western saddle comprising a flexible base coupled to an underside of a flexible substrate. A seat section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. A pommel section is integrally formed in the flexible substrate. The flexible base has an upper stirr... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992366 | Dally horn wrap The present invention is a wrap designed to protect the saddle horn when a lariat rope is dallied around it and pressure applied, as when roping cattle in the sports of team and calf roping. The horn wrap consists of a strap having desired elasticity and durability,... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7743589 | Riding saddle and its method of manufacture A riding saddle provided with a semirigid tree (1) is remarkable in that it includes a semirigid trapezium (2) facing the back (50) of the horse and on which the saddle is placed, which trapezium cooperates with the tree (1). ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7628002 | Treeless western saddle Embodiments relate to a flexible forward substrate for a treeless western saddle. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7487626 | Pony bar The Pony Bar is a handle bar that attaches to the horn of a western horse saddle. The purpose of the handle bar is to provide a safety mechanism for kids to hold on to while sitting in the saddle and riding. The components of the handle bar are comprised of various ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7360349 | Adjustable saddle An equestrian saddle comprises a modular construction including a tree having two side panels connected by a bridge of hinged construction whereby the side panels are angularly adjustable, and a seat plate secured to the side panels. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7325424 | Saddle locking device and method A saddle locking device for preventing unauthorized use of a saddle is the subject of the invention. The device has a lower plate with billet pins protruding there from. The device also has an upper plate defining openings for receiving the billet pins. There is a l... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7284336 | Saddle fit system and method In one disclosed embodiment, a bicycle saddle fit system comprises an impression pad of sufficient size to span the sit bones of an adult human, and a measurement gauge fixed to and extending along the impression pad. The measurement gauge is usable to measure the d... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7246478 | Saddle A European style horse riding saddle includes a tree with a downwardly depending point on each side adjacent the front thereof wherein there is provided on an outer accessible surface on each side of the saddle a pocket extending behind the respective point of the t... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7228678 | Equestarian tattletale rider hand training device An equestrian tattletale rider hand-training device including a left wrist strap releaseably connected to a right wrist strap, and the wrist straps releaseably connected to the saddle. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7200901 | Zipper securing devices Zipper securing devices for keeping zippers in a securely closed but unlocked condition that provide for easy un-fastening and re-fastening of the zipper securing device. In one embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises an elastic loop assembly and post. In a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7191581 | Saddle tree and method of construction for exercise saddle An exercise saddle tree and method of construction that utilizes the inherent strength characteristics, defined by wood grain, growth rings, and wood type, of natural wood to create a stronger, low-weight saddle tree design. In addition, the present invention alters... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178318 | Saddle tree including a progressive flex headplate assembly A saddle tree including a progressive flex headplate, and a saddle constructed therewith, which are capable for properly fining a variety of different size horses. The headplate assembly is constructed of a plurality of flexible, and resilient overlapping layers whi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168225 | Saddle backing A saddle pad for laying on the back of a riding animal comprises a first side panel, a second side panel and a web from which the first and second side panels hang. The web includes a lengthwise groove configured and arranged to overly the spine of the riding animal... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155886 | Adjustable Dee rings for saddles and method of use Adjustable Dee ring embodiments are disclosed that allow the saddle and/or the billet or Latigo to be located in an optimum position on the horse. The adjustable Dee ring is light weight and a billet or Latigo can be easily and quickly adjusted laterally within a fr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121068 | Handgrip and stirrup support for bareback horse riding An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elon... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7096652 | Riding pad for two persons A treeless riding pad has a first and second seating portion for two persons, and is particularly for use with handicapped and physically challenged riders. The riding pad allows a therapist or other professional to ride behind the rider and assist with therapy. The... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093413 | Harness system A harness system for aiding a mounted rider in maintaining a substantially upright position during a riding procedure. Additionally, it specifically provides a harness system that aids a rider in maintaining a substantially upright position in the saddle during the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080496 | Handgrip and stirrup support for bareback horse riding An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elon... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7051497 | Portable ladder for mounting a horse A portable ladder is presented for assisting a rider to mount a horse. The portable ladder is flexible and attaches to the saddle. The saddle need not be specially adapted to receive the portable ladder. The ladder may also be folded up for carrying or stowing while... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036294 | Saddle cloths The present invention relates to improvements in or relating to saddle cloths, pads or numnahs, particularly for horses. In one aspect, there is described a saddlecloth comprising a sheet material having a longitudinal spine (81) defining left and right saddl... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021037 | Adaptive saddle with support assembly An adaptive saddle and support assembly for use with handicapped, disabled, or injured riders includes a saddle body having a front attachment point and a rear attachment point. The attachment points each can releasably receive a support assembly therein including a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6920743 | Adjustable equine saddle tree A saddle tree whereby various parameters, such as the fork, cantle, seat length and various angles there between are readjustable to accommodate different animals (e.g., horses) as well as the same animal as its physical dimensions change. The saddle tree is rigid t... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6775965 | Roper's quick release saddle horn attachment A quick release designed as a safety tool for heelers participating in the sport of team roping. During the history of team roping numerous heelers have cut off fingers and hands, when wrapping the rope around the horn of their saddle in an effort to pull the rope t... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6769234 | Method for fitting a horse for a saddle pad or riding saddle A method for fitting a horse for a custom fitting saddle pad or saddle. The steps include positioning a horse in a working position, marking a first reference line and a second reference line, positioning a pad on the horse's back, securing the pad on the horse's ba... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6769233 | System and method for fitting a horse with a riding saddle or saddle pad A method and system for custom fitting a horse's back with a fitted saddle pad or saddle. A plurality of different sized and shaped rigid molded shells are used for fitting to a horse's back to determine the proper size and shape shell for the horse to distribute th... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6725636 | Saddles In a saddle for equestrian use, the saddle panels are secured within the saddle at their front and rear ends by screws driven into the saddle tree whereby the saddles can be detached from the saddle just by removal of the screws. Each panel is stiffened around its r... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6688087 | Treeless jumping saddle and method of making the same A treeless saddle comprises a layered arrangement of flexible leather and foam, without including a rigid saddletree or frame. In particular, the inventive saddle comprises two lower body half sections sewn together to define a saddle body. An underside o... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6619019 | Saddles A saddle for equestrian use has panels having sealed air bags filled with air at atmospheric pressure to permit an even pressure to be applied over the back of a horse. The interior of the panel above the air bags is filled with packing material to permit... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6568160 | Stirrup and leather covers A removable stirrup cover and removable leather cover for providing substantial protection against abrasions and scuff marks of the flap and panel area of an english saddle. The covers consist of smooth, nonabrasive materials that help preserve the value ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6530195 | Animal pack saddle The present invention discloses an animal pack saddle with a pivotally and adjustably mounted side board that is contoured to the shape of the pack animal. The cross bucks of the present invention have upwardly extending hook arms forming rings through wh... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6523332 | Self adjusting saddle tree A saddle tree comprising a first and a second side bar, a center bar, and a base. The first and second side bars each include a proximal and a distal end. The center bar is associated with each of the first and second side bars toward the proximal ends th... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6481189 | Saddles A saddle for equestrian use has panels having sealed air bags filled with air at atmospheric pressure to permit an even pressure to be applied over the back of a horse. The interior of the panel above the air bags is filled with packing material to permit... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6453652 | Saddletree with resilient supporting elements A saddletree (10) comprising a headiron (16) associated with pommel portion (12) and reaching into skirt ends (15). Saddletree (10) has a cantle portion (13) supported by an arcuate cantle-supporting member (25) and longitudinal spring members (17) extend... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6434915 | Treeless and gulletless saddle and method of making the same A treeless and gulletless saddle comprises a layered arrangement of flexible leather and foam, without including a rigid saddletree or frame. In particular, the inventive saddle comprises two lower body half sections sewn together to define a saddle body.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6370849 | Synthetic saddle tree for riding saddles A synthetic saddle tree for riding saddles having a shell-shaped seat region (4) and an upwards raised pommel section (6) attaching thereto at the front and running towards the withers of the horse is characterised in that in the seat region a window (14)... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363698 | Saddle tree A saddle tree has a rigid pommel portion and a rigid cantle portion joined by at least one discrete flexible connector whereby the tree is able to flex centrally of the tree.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6272817 | Saddlecloth with attachment to a riding saddle A saddlecloth includes an external cloth portion having at least one attachment member for cooperation with a complementary attachment member on an inside surface of a saddle, with the at least one attachment member of the saddlecloth and the complementar... | 08/14/2001 |
