Patent ID: 6708471
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
Device for seating a rider on an animal, preferably a horse, said device comprising:a first side frame member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a middle section extending therebetween, a second side frame member having a proximal end, a distal end and a middle section extending therebetween, a pommel supported by the proximal ends of the first and second frame members, and a cantle supported by the distal ends of the first and second frame members, and at least one joining frame member configured to secure the first and second frame members to each other and space apart the first and second frame members a predetermined distance, wherein the predetermined distance between the first and second side frame members defines a sitting area for the rider between said first and said second side frame members such that the weight of the rider is supported directly on the back of the horse between the first and second side frame members and is not supported by the first and second side frame members and the at least one joining frame member.