Richard George Nix

US Patent:

43240909, Apr 13, 1982

Filed:

Nov 26, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/097332

Inventors:

Richard J. Nix - Quakertown NJ

International Classification:

B68C 102

US Classification:

54 44

Abstract:

A horsesaddle is described providing close contact between horse and rider. The saddle comprises a saddle tree having two narrow side bars of about oval cross-section having a major axis of from about 4. 2 cm to 5. 8 cm length and a minor axis of from about 0. 5 cm to 0. 8 cm length. Padding is provided corresponding to the area of the two side bars and the padding is located below the tree. The skirt of the saddle is cut out around the position of the rider's legs and the cut out areas are inserted with bulging soft leather. A dual position billet strap is attached to a piece of webbing attached with screws to the tree. A girth with elastically mounted buckles engages the billet.