Improvements in the Construction of Saddle Frames.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 15th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Saddle Frames.
We JOHANN HUBERT VON WESTPHALEN, Manufacturer and FRANZ GROSS, Gun-
smith both of Metz in the Kingdom of Prussia and German Empire do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention berein described relates to the construction of a steel saddle frame
which may be used for military as well as for private purposes and with slight
alterations may be applied to ladies saddles.
This improved saddle is formed with plates bars and parts of either steel metal
wood or other suitable material.
The steel saddle frames are advantageously composed of (1st) two curved plates
(2nd) a front arched part (3rd) the seat formed with curved bands or plates for
strengthening purposes and (4th) with a curved or arched back connecting band or
plate.
The connecting and fastening of the various parts to one another may be effected
as required by screws rivets or otherwise.
In saddle frames for private purposes the back connecting band or arched plate is
not used
The side plates (which may be made of steel plate wood or other suitable material)
take an outward and lengthwise direction corresponding to the curve or arch of the
horses back
These plates are nearly semi-circular in front-less curved in the middle and almost
straight at the end Lengthwise these plates are curved upwards.
On each of these plates there is a buckle to fasten the baggage and front part and
behind there is a buckle for fastening the rider's cloak by means of a strap.
The front arched part is advantageously a piece of steel plate in the form of a U
which is bent into a semi-circular form from the middle. In order to strengthen the
front part the outside is edged round or turned over after a steel band has been laid in.
The front arched part serves to connect the two side plates and hold them in place
and is rivetted to both of them
On the upper part of the arch for military purposes a buckle loop or slotted plate
is arranged for the hanging strap The saddle for private purposes is without this
buckle or plate. On either side of the military saddle there is a flap with a buckle
for the stirrup leather In the saddle for private purposes this buckle is replaced by
a hook.
The seat of the saddle is made of steel plate and is made or shaped so as to form
the seat.
The plate which forms the seat is rivetted to the plates in front and has underneath
a strengthening plate the ends of which are rivetted to the plates on both sides and so
form a support for the seat In the middle of the strengthening plate in the military
saddle there is a metal loop or buckle for fastening the riders cloak with a strap. In
saddles for private purposes this loop or buckle may be dispensed with.
The plates which are on the front ends of the seat and the screws serve as fastenings
for the girths by means of which the saddle is strapped on to the horse.
In the case of saddles where the plates are made of wood the plates for the girths
are not used but in their place an opening or slit is made in the wood so that the
girths can lie between the side plates and the seat.
The girths are fastened by means of screws and a plate which is fixed into the part
made of wood.
In saddles formed or made with steel plates there are holes on the inner and outer
edges for fastening the cushion or seat to.

page_text: In saddles made with plates of wood the outer edge of the seat is folded and
rounded off so that sharp edges may be avoided.
The saddle for military purposes has besides an arched connecting plate a part
which serves to place and fix the riders cloak upon
The ladies" saddle is arranged as follows:
The side plates are of like materials and like form to those of the saddle previously
described. In the ladies' saddle the front plate and the connecting strap or band at
the rear are dispensed with.
In their place two straps or bands are used to hold the side plates in their proper
position with regard to one another of which one is rivetted under the two horns and
the other just short of the ends of the two side plates.
It is
The seat is screwed on to the two side plates so that the whole seat rests more on
the right side and 13 inclined towards the right This arrangement has the effect of
bringing the weight of the rider more on to the middle of the horse. On the left
side plate the horn or support for a ladies' leg is arranged and secured
provided with a strengthening plate and is curved inwards at the top so as to improve
the position of the rider. A second horn or support is mounted so as to curve
inwards at the bottom and has a strengthening plate or bar the end of which
terminates in a screw which is screwed into the side plate
In consequence of this connection of the horn with the side plate the former can
if desired be turned on to the left thigh of the rider and so give her a surer hold.
In order to be able to screw the said second horn into the side plate a plate is rivetted
on to the latter the end of which has a screw thread thereon by which it is fixed
in position.
On both plates at the top part of the horns there is a flap with a buckle for
fastening the stirrup leather. This fastening is effected in such manner that the
strap is first fastened on to the plate on the right side then carried under the body of
the horse and put through the buckle on the left from the under side
arrangement when the stirrup on the left side of the horse is trodden upon the saddle
1s not draw downwards to the left side.
By this
The several parts of the saddle which are made of steel may be either tinned or
mickelled or otherwise treated to protect them from rust.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Saddle Frames.
We JOHANN HUBERT VON WESTPHALEN, Manufacturer and FRANZ GROSS, Gun-
smith both of Metz in the Kingdom of Prussia and German Empire do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in wha: manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention herein described relates to the construction of a saddle frame
which may be used for military as well as for private purposes and with slight
alterations may be applied to ladies saddles.
The invention is shown in the drawings hereto annexed and we will proceed to
describe same with reference thereto
Figure 1 is perspective top view of our saddle frame for military purposes.
Figure 2 perspective bottom view of same
Figure 3 perspective top view of our saddle frame for private purposes.
Figure 4 is bottom view of Figure 3.
Figures 5 and 6 are top and bottom views respectively of our ladies saddle frame.
Figures 7 and 8 plan and side views respectively of the steel saddle frame for
military purposes shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 9 plan of the curved plate a.

page_text: Figures 11, 12 and 13 cross sections corresponding respectively to c-d, e-f,
and g-h, of Figure 9.
This improved saddle is formed with plates bars and parts of either steel metal
wood or other suitable material.
The military saddle frames Figures 1 and 2, and 7 and 8 are advantageously
composed of (1st) two curved plates a (2nd) a front arched part 6 (3rd) the seat
formed with curved bands or plates c for strengthening purposes and (4th) the
curved or arched back connecting band or plate d.
The connecting and fastening of the various parts to one another may be effected as'
required by screws rivets or otherwise.
In saddle frames for private purposes the back connecting band or arched plate dis
not used.
The side plates a (which may be made of steel plate wood or other suitable
material) take an outward and lengthwise direction corresponding to the curve or
arch of the horses back Figure 9.
These plates are nearly semi-circular in front Figure 11 less curved in the middle
Figure 12 and almost straight at the end Figure 13. Lengthwise these plates are
curved upwards see Figure 10.
On each of these plates there is a buckle in front to fasten the baggage and front
part-and behind there is a buckle for fastening the riders cloak by means of
a strap.
The front arched part b is advantageously a piece of steel plate in the form of a U
which is bent into a semi-circular form from the middle.
In order to strengthen the front part the outside is edged round or turned over after
a steel band has been laid in
The front arched part 6 serves to connect the two side plates a and hold them in
place and is rivetted to both of them.
On the upper part of the arch for military purposes a buckle loop or slotted plate
is arranged for the hanging strap see Figures 1, 7 and 8. The saddle for private
purposes is without this buckle or plate. On either side of the military saddle there
is a flap with a buckle for the stirrup leather Figures 7 and 8. In the saddle for
private purposes this buckle is replaced by a hook see Figure 3.
The seat of the saddle is advantageously made of steel plate and is made or shaped
so as to form the seat of the required shape.
The plate which forms the seat is rivetted to the plates in front and has underneath
a strengthening plate the ends of which are rivetted to the plates on both sides and so
form a support for the seat In the middle of the strengthening plate in the military
saddle Figs. 1 & 2 there is a metal loop or buckle for fastening the riders cloak with
In saddles for private purposes this loop or buckle may be dispensed with.
The plates which are on the front ends of the seat and the screws shown there
serve as fastenings for the girths by means of which the saddle is strapped on to
the horse.
a strap
In the case of saddles where the plates are made of wood the plates for the girths
are not used but in their place an opening or slit is made in the wood so that the
girths can lie between the side plates and the seat.
The girths are fastened by means of screws and a plate which is fixed into the part
made of wood.
In saddles formed or made with steel plates there are holes on the inner and outer
edges for fastening the cushion or seat to, see Figures 1 & 2.
In saddles made with plates of wood the outer edge of the seat is folded and
rounded off so that sharp edges may be avoided.
The saddle for military purposes has besides an arched connecting plate da part
which serves to place and fix the riders cloak upon see Figures 1, 2, 7 & 8.
The ladies saddle see Figures 5 and 6 is arranged as follows.
The side plates a are of like materials and like form to those of the saddle previously

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described. In the ladies' saddle the front plate 6 Figure 1 and the connecting strap
or band d Figure 1 at the rear are dispensed with.
In their place two straps or bands are used to hold the side plates in their proper
position with regard to one another of which one is rivetted under the two horns and
the other just short of the ends of the two side plates
This
The seat c is screwed or otherwise secured on to the two side plates so that the
whole seat rests more on the right side and is inclined towards the right
arrangement has the effect of bringing the weight of the rider more on to the middle
of the horse. On the left side plate the horn d or support for a ladies leg is arranged
and secured. It is provided with a strengthening plate and is cui ved inwards at the
top so as to improve the position of the rider A second horn or support d is mounted
so as to curve inwards at the bottom and has a strengthening plate or bar the end of
which terminates in a screw which is screwed into the side plate.
In consequence of this connection of the horn d with the side plate the former can
if desired be turned on to the left thigh of the rider and so give her a surer hold.
In order to be able to screw the said second horn d into the side plate a plate
is rivetted on to the latter the end of which plate has a screw thread thereon by
which it is fixed in position
On both plates there is a flap with a buckle for fastening the stirrup leather.
This fastening is effected in such manner that the strap is first fastened on to the
plate on the right side then cained under the body of the horse and put through the
buckle on the left from the underside. By this arrangement when the weight is
put upon the stirrup on the left side of the horse the saddle is not drawn downwards
to the left side.
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The several parts of the saddle which are of steel may be either tinned or nickelled
or otherwise treated to protect them from rust.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A saddle frame made of steel plate wood or other suitable material the side
plates of which in their outward and lengthwise direction correspond to the curve and
arch of the horses back and are in connection with the front arched part serving to
connect the two side plates and hold them in place being rivetted to both of them and
provided_with_a_buckle_loop_or_slotted plate for the stirrup-leather-and-the-seat
formed of sheet steel and provided with curved hands or plates for strengthening
purposes and with a curved arched back connecting band or plate and with screws or
slits for fastening the girths substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. A saddle frame for military purposes provided with an arched back connecting
_band or plate serving to place and fix the riders cloak upon substantially as set
forth.
3. A saddle frame arranged for the use of ladies having no front plate and con-
necting plate as herein before described for military purposes but in their place two
straps or bands to hold the side plates in their proper position to one another of
which one is rivetted under the two horns and the other just short of the ends of the
two side plates in connection with the horn or support for a ladies leg and the second
adjustable horn substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
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TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patentees."