Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1889
Specification Accepted, 18th May, 1889
I EDUARD KNAUSS, of Brunngasse No. 338, Passau, in the Kingdom of Bavaria,
and German Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention and in what 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 a riding saddle which is constructed so as
to permit a current of air through the saddle and thus allow the perspiration of the
horse under the saddle to clear or dry off oasily, and thereby to keep the part of the
horse under the saddle, and the saddle, cool, and further to distribute the weight
A saddle constructed
evenly on the back of the horse and to provide an elastic seat.
according to this invention is quickly and easily applied to a horse.
The invention is illustrated by the annexed drawings, in which,
Figure 1 shows the saddle in plan and opened out.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal view of the saddle shown partly in section.
Figure 3 shows a section of the saddle taken at the line D. D Figure 2.
According to my invention a saddle is formed of an under and an upper part. The
under part of the saddle is formed of a layer of felt, ou which a net of wire B (in a
frame, and preferably galvanized) lies: upon this wire net B there are fixed or placed
two flat metal springs b, 61, and in the centre of the saddle and over the back of the
horse there are fixed or placed two springs a, d, these latter springs take the weight
of the rider.
By applying the springs a, d and b, 61, a space is formed or kept between the
under part of the saddle A. B., and the upper part D, which admits of the circulation
of a current of air through the saddle. The upper part of the saddle also consists of a
wire net D, with a cover F of leather or other suitable material. The wire net is
formed on a framework of metal bands e f. The under part of the saddle is hinged
to the upper part by the pin g so that the parts can be opened out as shown in
Figure 1. The connection of the upper part to the under part when folded, is
effected by buttons fitting into the holes in the frame of the under part, or by clasp
springs. The loops ii are provided on the frame of the under part for receiving the
stirrup straps. The saddle girths G are connected to the frame of the under part.

page_text: The construction of the saddle is such as to provide light weight, elasticity, and
ventilation. It is easily placed on the horse and is suitable for the various saddle
exercises, both for private and military purposes. It can also be provided with the
usual pommels and furnishings for ladies' use.
Having now particularly described and 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 :-
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First. A saddle, the body of which consists of two parts (A. B and D) of wire net
and of a felt mat, adapted to be folded together, and between which-through the
interposition of springs (such as a. d and b, b) a current of air. is caused to pass,
which removes the perspiration of the horse penetrating the mat of felt and the wire
net.
Second. A riding saddle, comprising two parts, arranged and constructed to admit
of a circulation of air between same substantially as set forth.