Patent ID: 9458007
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: B68C

Claim Text:
1. An attachment for an adult saddle comprising: an area for support for a child/youth; an upper layer; a lower layer; each layer includes a specifically shaped opening within a frontal portion of said attachment configured to surround an adult saddle horn; each layer includes a right flap portion and a left flap portion; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a first rear portion of said upper layer of said attachment and a second end of said stretchable strap coupled to a second rear portion of said upper layer of said attachment with a middle area of said stretchable strap configured to couple around a cantle of said adult saddle; said lower layer of said attachment having a friction layer between said attachment and a top layer of said adult saddle; a pair of stirrups each coupled to a side of said middle area of said attachment by a stirrup adjustment device and coupled to each by a stirrup support strap located between said upper layer and said lower layer; each said stirrup adjustment device is located within said flap portion in between a fixed said lower flap and an openable said upper flap; said each stirrup adjustment device is available for stirrup position adjustment when said upper layer flap is open; wherein said use of said specially shaped opening of said frontal portion with said adult horn along with said stretchable strap coupled around said cantle of said adult saddle permits easy use of said attachments with multiple adult saddles; and further wherein said attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding an animal.