An Improved Side Saddle Tree.
Year: 1895

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Side Saddle Tree.
ELIZA MARY FITZROY (Mrs.), Model Farm Neasden London N.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in side saddle trees, with the object of obtaining a firmer
& better grip on the horse's back, preventing the saddle shifting, thus preventing
the saddle galling the horse's back. In a new saddle tree it would be a con-
tinuation of the back plate to or near the points of the tree. In the case of
adapting this improvement to a tree of the usual pattern, it would consist of a
metal or wood stay, extending from the points or near the points of tree, to the
back part of saddle, known as the seat. The width according to idea, & for the
work it is intended to perform. The tree would be constructed in the ordinary
manner with the aforesaid addition.
Dated thio 7th day of October 1905
ELIZA MARY FITZROY Model Farm Neasden London, N.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to he particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
An improvement in side saddle trees, consisting
Firstly, in the case of a new tree, of a continuation of the back plate, from the
back part of saddle, commonly known as the seat, or cantle of the saddle, to or
near to the point or points of the tree (see Plate No. I).
This stay or support can be constructed either entirely of, or partly of wood,
metal, leather, rubber, etcetera.
Secondly in the case of adjusting this improvement to a tree of the ordinary
manufacture or construction. The extra stay or support will be fixed and secured
by means of a rivet, clinch, stud, nail, or screw etcetera to the back part or cantle of
saddle (see Plate No. I. a).
At the point or points or near them of the tree (see Plate No. II) where this
stay or support is fixed-either in the case of a tree of this improved pattern, or in
the case of adjusting this extra stay or support-the said stay or support can be
fixed on the underneath side of the point of the tree (see Plate No. II b.) or outside
the point of the tree (see Plate No. III b.) or between the wood of the tree & the
iron which supports & strengthens the said point of the tree (see Plate No. IV b).
Again the extra stay or support can be fixed-at the point or points of the tree,
either in the case where it is underneath (see plate No. II) or in the case where it
is outside (see Plate No. III) or in the case where it is between the wood of the
tree, & the iron which supports & strengthens the said point of the tree (see
Plate No. IV), either in a stationary manner by means of a rivet, clinch, stud,
nail, or screw, etcetera (as in Plate No. III & IV)-or it can be fixed as above
described but work in a slot in the extra stay or support (see Plate No. V b).

page_text: Again the stay or support can vary in thickness, & in width, or it can entirely
fill in the space or angle formed between the points a & b in Plate No. VI (see
Plate No. VI).
By joining the point or points of the tree of the saddle to the back part,
commonly known as the seat or cantle of the saddle with an extra stay or support
a uniform fit of saddle is procured-fitting the back of animal more closely,
perfectly & evenly.
Again an extra bearing is produce on near or left side of saddle, directly under
the riders knee, which maintains the saddle in a perfectly upright position on the
animals back.
Thereby preventing the saddle being drawn over to the near or left side
consequently avoiding undue pressure, pinching, or galling the animals withers on
the off or right side. The stay or support on the right side causing more uniform
pressure.
Again these stays or supports give the rider a straighter & firmer seat upon
the saddle. Also these stays or supports generally strengthen the tree of the
saddle.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed-I declare that what I
claim is―
An improvement in the construction and manufacture of side saddle trees.
This improvement lies in the connection of the back part, seat, or cantle of the
saddle to the points or near the points of the tree by means of an extra stay or
support.
DL: 131
C
11000
E. M. FITZROY.