Improvements in Riding Saddles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 30th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Riding Saddles.
I, JAMES MCKENNY of 116 Stephens Green West, Dublin, Ireland, Veterinary
Surgeon, M.R.C.V.S., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide means whereby the reins will be
connected to the saddle in such a manner as to ensure the pull thereof being
maintained in a given fixed direction, also affording the rider greater command and
controlling power over the animal than by the present method of holding the reins,
and furthermore to minimize the liability of the rider being unseated, or thrown and
to afford a safety break-fall action.
In carrying out my invention I form an attachment to the tree or other suitable
part of the saddle on both sides of the pommel. The loose ends of these
attachments are provided with suitable rings through which the reins pass.
Thus it will be obvious that in the act of riding, according to my invention, the
reins passing through the aforesaid rings will cause the pull to be exercised through
same and therefore the pull will consequently be in a certain fixed, and constant
direction instead of being subject to the varied adverse positions of the riders hands
which with the present saddle appointments occur, and is the cause of many serious
and fatal accidents.
The undesirable variations of the positions of the reins by the alteration of the
movements of the hands are obviated by the use of my invention.
Dated this 30th day of July 1890.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Riding Saddles.
1, JAMES MCKENNY of 116 Stephens Green, West, Dublin, Ireland, Veterinary
Surgeon, M.R.C.V.S. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide means whereby the reins will be
connected to the saddle in such a manner as to ensure the pull thereof being
maintained in a given fixed direction, also whereby the rider is afforded greater
command and controlling power over the animal than by the present method of
using the reins, and furthermore whereby the liability of the rider being unseated
or thrown is minimized.
In carrying out my invention I form an attachment to the tree bar or other
suitable part of the saddle on both sides of the pommel.
The loose ends of these attachments are provided with suitable rings through
which the reins pass.
Thus it will be obvious that in the act of riding with the assistance of these
attachments the pull on the reins will be exercised through the aforesaid rings, and
will consequently be in a certain fixed and constant direction, instead of being
subject to the varied adverse positions of the riders hands, aggravated by the several
positions assumed by the animals head, which variable and undesirable positions
are obviated by the method herein proposed.
In order that my said invention may be more readily understood, 1 attach the

page_text: accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1, represents the application of my invention,
and Fig. 2, a detailed view of the saddle attachment or device, which consists
essentially of two rings, a, and b, coupled by a leather strap. To one of the rings
is attached a clamp e, which is made to overlap and slide on to the strirrup leather
bar of the saddle, the neck d, curves outwards, and towards the front of the saddle.
This causes this portion of the attachment to come under and rest against the under
ledge of the bar, whereby it is rendered rigid.
In Fig 1, the application of my invention is clearly shown.
As already mentioned it will be perceived that irrespective of the motions of the
animals body, or the animals head per se, or of the riders hands, the pull on the
reins passing through the rings will be always fixed and constant, that is to say the
strain or pull will be located at the point or position occupied by the rings.
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
In the act of riding, the use and application of an attachment, or device for the
purpose of locating the strain or pull of the reins, constructed, arranged, and
operating, in the manner substantially, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 29th day of April 1891.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.