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US3916604A
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Equestrian training saddle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-20
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An equestrian training saddle, having a downwardly opening cavity, mates with and is supported by the horn and pommel of a full sized saddle. The training saddle does not impinge upon the seat or skirt of the supporting saddle such that both saddles may be simultaneously occupied whereby a child can be given continuous and immediate instruction in horsemanship.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulysses S Phipps
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:46
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68C; B68C1/00; B68C1/02; B68C1/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An equestrian training apparatus for small children, said apparatus comprising in combination: a. a full sized saddle having at least a pommel and a tuttle; b. a training saddle having a seat, cantle, pommel and stirrups, of proportions commensurate with a small child and mounted upon a base, said training saddle including a downwardly opening depression disposed within said base for receivingly mating with the pommel of said full sized saddle to position said training saddle upon the pommel of said full sized saddle and to establish positional orientation therebetween; and c. strap means interconnecting said training saddle and said full sized saddle to prevent independent movement therebetween; whereby, said training saddle is mounted forward of the seat of said full sized saddle such that both said training saddle and said full sized saddle may be occupied simultaneously to afford the opportunity to provide a child with continuous verbal and physical instruction in horsemanship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An equestrian training apparatus for small children, said apparatus comprising in combination: a. a full sized saddle having at least a pommel and a tuttle; b. a training saddle having a seat, cantle, pommel and stirrups, of proportions commensurate with a small child and mounted upon a base, said training saddle including a downwardly opening depression disposed within said base for receivingly mating with the pommel of said full sized saddle to position said training saddle upon the pommel of said full sized saddle and to establish positional orientation therebetween; and c. strap means interconnecting said training saddle and said full sized saddle to prevent independent movement therebetween; whereby, said training saddle is mounted forward of the seat of said full sized saddle such that both said training saddle and said full sized saddle may be occupied simultaneously to afford the opportunity to provide a child with continuous verbal and physical instruction in horsemanship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said full sized saddle includes a horn and said base includes a cavity for receivingly mating with said horn.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said strap means includes a first strap and buckle extending across a front part of said full sized saddle to prevent rearward tilting of said training saddle and a second strap and buckle extending from the front to the rear of said training saddle through said tuttle of said full sized saddle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
A training saddle for small children mountable upon the pommel of a full sized saddle, said training saddle comprising: a. a base, said base having mating means for engaging the pommel of the full sized saddle; b. a seat, cantle, pommel and stirrups mounted on said base and of a size commensurate with the physique of a small child; and c. strap means extending from said base for attaching said training saddle in proximity to the pommel of the full sized saddle without impinging upon the seat of the full sized saddle; whereby, a small child may be mounted upon said training saddle and receive continuous and complete instruction in horsemanship from an occupant of the full sized saddle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
A training saddle for small children mountable upon the pommel of a full sized saddle, said training saddle comprising: a. a base, said base having mating means for engaging the pommel of the full sized saddle; b. a seat, cantle, pommel and stirrups mounted on said base and of a size commensurate with the physique of a small child; and c. strap means extending from said base for attaching said training saddle in proximity to the pommel of the full sized saddle without impinging upon the seat of the full sized saddle; whereby, a small child may be mounted upon said training saddle and receive continuous and complete instruction in horsemanship from an occupant of the full sized saddle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The training saddle as set forth in claim 4 wherein said base includes a cavity for receiving the horn of the full sized saddle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The training saddle as set forth in claim 5 wherein the full sized saddle includes a tuttle and said strap means comprises a first strap extending across the horn of said full sized saddle and a second strap extending through the tuttle of the full sized saddle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The training saddle as set forth in claim 4 wherein said mating means comprises a depression, said depression being configured to mate with the pommel of the full sized saddle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The training saddle as set forth in claim 4 wherein said mating means comprises a longitudinally oriented downwardly opening trough having an indentation for receiving the pommel of the full sized saddle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The training saddle as set forth in claim 8 wherein said strap means includes a first strap extending across the front of said trough and a second strap extending along the longitudinal axis of said trough.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |