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    Abstract The present invention relates to a device for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or a pack animal, a saddle tree and a saddle with such a saddle tree for a riding animal or a pack animal. The device comprises a right multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link-section and at least a second link-section and a left multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link section and at least a second link-section. A pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections, wherein the two adjacent link-sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. [Figure 5] 2% Fig. 5 43 -63 71 53 50 210 00 o 20 Fig. 6 41 ~35 31 3 40 51 5 0 32 4264 k 3210 %00
    公开号:AU2013201358A1
    申请号:U2013201358
    申请日:2013-03-07
    公开日:2013-10-31
    发明作者:Claudia Gentilini；Hjalmar Konzet
    申请人:Dt Saddlery Design & Technik GmbH；
    IPC主号:B68C1-02
    专利说明:
    Device for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or a pack animal Technical field [001] The present invention relates to a device for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or a pack animal, a saddle tree and a saddle with such a saddle tree for a riding animal or a pack animal. Prior art [002] Any references to methods, apparatus or documents of the prior art are not to be taken as constituting any evidence or admission that they formed, or form part of the common general knowledge. [003] Different types of saddles such as all-purpose saddles, dressage saddles and jumping saddles are used in equestrian sports, particularly in the English equestrian sports. An all purpose saddle is a compromise of a jumping saddle and a dressage saddle, whose twist i.e. lowest point is substantially in the middle of the seat. The twist of the dressage saddle is also substantially in the middle of the seat, whereas the twist of the jumping saddle is a bit behind the middle of the seat. [004] The construction of saddles for riding animals has principally been unchanged in the course of time. The most original form is the Bock saddle which was used as a transport saddle, load saddle or pack saddle. It was made of two shelves which were butted against the animal body on the left side and right side and connected together at the front and the back by means of girths. The Bock saddle has been padded with cushions and blankets in order to use it as a riding saddle. Since the 18th century, a saddle tree is used which serves as a support or frame for a saddle for seating on the back of a riding animal or pack animal, such as horses, ponies or donkeys. [005] A saddle tree generally consists of a plurality of components rigidly connected together with glue or in other ways. Figure 1 shows a saddle tree of the state of the art. The saddle tree 1 has a seating 2 extending between a pommel 3, also referred to as saddle head or fork, and a cantle 4. Free ends or wings 5 are formed at the ends of the pommel 3. A gullet 1 plate 6 is arranged and attached to the pommel 3, i.e. the surface facing towards the head of the riding animal or pack animal, by means of fastening means 7. Two longitudinal springs or bars 8 extend between the gullet plate 6 and the cantle 4. Stirrup belt holders 9 are releasably fastened to the pommel 3 for example by means of riveting or bolting. The saddle tree 1 forms a gullet bulge 10 at its front end 3. The gullet bulge 10 is used to receive the withers of a riding animal or pack animal. In case that the withers of a riding animal or pack animal is formed high and small, the gullet bulge 10 is accordingly shaped high and small. In case that the withers is formed low and wide, the gullet bulge 10 is accordingly shaped low and wide. The width or breadth of the gullet bulge is also referred to as gullet width. [006] EP 2 159 187 Al describes, for example, a saddle tree having a supporting side for applying to a back of a riding animal or pack animal, a top side facing away from the supporting side, a gullet bulge for forming the gullet width of the saddle and a gullet plate for stabilizing the gullet bulge running transverse to the length of the saddle tree along the gullet bulge wherein the gullet plate is arranged at the top side. The material of the gullet plate has to meet high strength requirements as it is subject to high mechanical loads. [007] In order to achieve a great accuracy of fit of a saddle tree or a saddle, the saddle tree is being adapted as optimally as possible to the back of the riding animal or pack animal which shall be saddled, particularly to the form of its withers, the musculature of the animal, the animal variety, congenital abnormality, etc. taking into account the physical constitution of the rider particularly the size and weight. Different styles of riding or purposes also require individual designed saddle trees in order to prevent or minimize harm to health of the rider and of the riding animal or pack animal from the beginning. [008] In practice, saddle trees are offered in a large number of different sizes and different gullet widths. The gullet width of the saddle tree can be modified by adapting or replacing the gullet plate. The adaptation can be performed by bending up respectively widening or compressing respectively narrowing the gullet plate. The specialist or saddler usually uses an adjustable device to adjust the gullet plate. It is particularly costly in terms of labor and time consuming to adapt or replace the gullet plate. Afterwards the cushions of the saddle have to be adapted in many cases. The rigid and inflexible fork construction of the saddle head and of the gullet plate provide a secure hold for the rider only in the event of an optimal seat of the saddle tree or saddle on the back of an animal. 2 [009] In case that the saddle tree is made from a solid material body for example wood, the saddle tree has a saddle head made of a stable, rigid and solid material and the adaption of the saddle tree to the horse back is achieved by adding or removal of saddle tree material which is time consuming and cost-intensive. [0010] A saddle tree or a saddle which does not fit or does wrongly sit has particularly the consequence that the motion of the animal is hindered and that injuries of the animal can occur while riding. Furthermore, the saddle is not sufficiently fixed on the animal back whereby the rider is not able to establish an optimal connection to the animal and the saddle being able to slip. [0011] In the equestrian field a rider usually purchases for each riding animal a custom made saddle. This takes account of the fact that riding animals have a different anatomical physique particularly in the area of the saddle support. Riding animals such as horses often have an asymmetry which is known in common usage as the good and the bad hand. The asymmetry of the riding animal can be, for example, birth-related, inherited or acquired. The birth-related asymmetry is in general the result of a lack of physical activity directly after the birth of the riding animal. The inherited asymmetry is often caused by insufficient exercise of the riding animal during the rearing phase or by injuries and afterwards a prolonged relieving posture. An asymmetry caused by riding may further occur due to a missing or incorrect gymnasticising of the riding animal or pack animal. The term gymnasticising refers to the work with a riding animal on the basis of scientific knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and psychology of the animal. [0012] Different measuring systems are used to measure the back of the riding animal or pack animal particularly the area of the saddle support. The saddlers particularly determine the form of the trapezius to the left and right of the withers of the riding animal or pack animal, the shape of the back muscles particularly on the left and right of the spinal process, and the backrest form of the riding animal and pack animal i.e. whether the back is straight or curved. Furthermore, both the shoulder sections and gullet width of the riding animal or pack animal are measured. This procedure has in any case the disadvantage that the individual manufactured saddle tree and saddle with such a saddle tree is only suitable for a specific riding animal or pack animal and in the event of a change of the anatomic shape of the back 3 the costly made tailored saddle does not fit anymore. [0013] There is a need for the rider at the moment that a check and examination has to be carried out when a new saddle for a particular riding animal or pack animal is purchased and also afterwards in regular intervals to determine whether the saddle seats as optimally as possible on the back of the riding animal or pack animal. In practice an adaptation of the saddle tree or the saddle must be carried out in case of a change of weight, musculature or age of the riding animal or pack animal. [0014] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or a pack animal, a saddle tree and a saddle with such a saddle tree for a riding animal or a pack animal which enables a variety of industrial applications, which can be used on differently shaped back areas and withers without restricting or impeding the freedom of movement of the riding animal or pack animal, which enables a secure fixation of the saddle on the back of the riding animal or pack animal without producing partial pressure points, which provides an improved distribution of the forces acting on the riding animal or pack animal and with which the disadvantages of the state of the art can be overcome. Summary of the Invention [0015] The present invention solves the problem by providing a device for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or pack animal according to independent claim 1, a saddle tree according to independent claim 15, and a saddle according to independent claim 17. Preferred embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims. [0016] The device according to the invention for a seat support suitable for a riding animal or pack animal comprises a right multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link-section and at least a second link-section and a left multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link-section and at least a second link-section, wherein a pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections, the two adjacent link-sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. [0017] The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 4 200. The link-sections of the multi-linked lug arrangements have in each case a defined length. The left multi-linked lug arrangement is located on the left side of the withers and the right multi-linked lug arrangement is located on the right side of the withers of the riding animal or pack animal, when viewed from the tail to the head of the riding animal or pack animal. The term longitudinal direction or lengthwise means substantially parallel to the spinal column of a riding animal or pack animal, i.e. in the direction of the head to the tail, and the term transverse direction or transversely means substantially transverse to the spinal column or body length of a riding animal or pack animal. Riding animals or pack animals include all animals where it is possible that people are able to ride or goods can be transported. These include in particular horses, ponies or donkeys. [0018] The device according to the invention serves for mounting a seat support on a riding animal or pack animal and has the advantage that the device can be used for each riding animal and pack animal wherein the individual anatomical back shape of the riding animal and pack animal is taken into account and it is ensured at the same time that the spinal column and the withers as well as the trapezius muscle of the respective riding animal or pack animal are in any case kept free from load. The device is independently usable of the anatomical shape of the back of the riding animal or pack animal. The device according to the invention does not comprise a saddle head and/or a gullet plate so that in particular a subsequently adaption or adjustment of the saddle head and/or gullet plate is no longer necessary. In particular in case of a change of the weight, the musculature or the age of the riding animal or pack animal, it becomes unnecessary to bend up or to narrow the gullet plate which is time consuming and labor-intensive. A saddle head or a gullet plate is not required due to the inventive construction. The flexible structure and configuration of the device also enables a usage when the riding animal or pack animal is sensitive, or it is already injured or it is exterior unusual. [0019] The device according to the invention can be used for different embodiments of the seat support or the load support surface for the rider and for a plurality of saddles such as jumping saddles, dressage saddles, all-purpose saddles, Western saddles, dress saddles, gaited horses saddles, trail saddles, endurance saddles, side saddles, English saddles, Iberian saddles, Spanish saddles, load saddles or pack saddles. [0020] An advantage is that the inventive device, the inventive saddle tree and the inventive 5 saddle with such a saddle tree can be used without measuring the back of the riding animal or pack animal, and without individual adaption. The inventive device can be used for various riding animals or pack animals which have different back structures, withers, asymmetries or musculatures. [0021] Another advantage of the inventive device is that this construction does not strain the withers of the riding animal or pack animal and the withers is freely movable. The withers is a very sensitive and injury-prone part of the body of the riding animal or pack animal. The embodiments of the prior art comprising a saddle head and/or a gullet plate have particularly the disadvantage that the withers regarded as very important for the balance and the secure support of the saddle can be injured and that the trapezius muscle which is incorrectly stressed by an incorrect fitted saddle can atrophy when it is exposed to high and extended pressure loads. Furthermore, a saddle head and/or gullet plate hinder a feedback so that the rider does not obtain a response about the stress condition or information about any anxiety or worry of the riding animal. Such a feedback enables, however, the perception of injuries or damages of the riding animal. The inventive removal of the saddle head and/or gullet plate, which are not required for the balance or the sitting comfort of the rider, allows that the rider obtains a feedback from the riding animal and a direct influence and force transmission from the rider to the back musculature of the animal is possible particularly through the seat support. The communication between the rider and the riding animal or pack animal is particularly improved. The rider is able to pass on commands to the riding animal or pack animal by shifting of weight or transference of force by legs. Furthermore, the rider can earlier perceive stress conditions of the riding animal or pack animal. Moreover, the hindquarters activity can be improved both during the training of young riding animals or pack animals and during the riding of well-trained horses. [0022] The saddle tree according to the invention can be applied to the back of a riding animal or pack animal and it is attachable to the riding animal or pack animal. Due to the inventive solution, a saddle tree for riding animals and pack animals according to the invention is provided which comprises a seat support having a front area facing towards the head of the riding animal or pack animal, a back area and two side areas, and an inventive device attachable to the saddle tree. The right multi-linked lug arrangement and the left multi linked lug arrangement are attachable to the saddle tree. A pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections, wherein the two adjacent link 6 sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 20'. [0023] The inventive saddle for applying to a back of a riding animal or pack animal comprise an inventive device and at least one cushion element attached to the bottom side of the seat support. In a preferred embodiment, the saddle further comprises an inventive saddle tree. [0024] It is an advantage that the inventive saddle does not affect the mobility of the scapulas and the related musculature and tendon bases of the riding animals or pack animals. The movable multi-linked lug arrangements of the device particularly adapt to the body shapes of the riding animals both during the standing and riding. The fixation of the device, the saddle tree or the saddle behind the scapulas of the respective riding animal or pack animal is preferably carried out flexible by means of a belt fasting device. The fixation is also ensured by the adjustment of the individual pivoting elements between the individual link sections of the multi-linked lug arrangements which beside the degree of freedom retains a rigid adjustment of the adjacent link-sections substantially within their respective pivot plane. The device, the saddle tree and the saddle can be used for different breed of horses and for different formed back shapes of riding animals and pack animals. [0025] In a preferred embodiment, the pivoting device is formed such that it generates only a possible small motion-dependent and/or angular dependent counter-torque. In a further preferred embodiment, the pivoting device has a counter-torque which is defined and acts proportional to the relative motion of the link-sections which are adjacent to the pivoting device. Such a counter-torque is produced, for example, by internal friction of the pivoting element or by application of a friction element which damp the motion of the link elements. [0026] In a further preferred embodiment, the pivoting device has a counter-torque which is defined and acts proportional to the angle between the link-sections which are adjacent to the pivoting device. Such a counter-torque is producible, for example, by a spring element which exerts a torque to the link elements in order to bring it back in a starting position. Such a spring element can comprise, for example, the material of the pivoting device itself or an additionally attachable component with a defined spring constant. 7 [0027] In a preferred embodiment, the right multi-linked lug arrangement has a first link section and a second link-section and the left multi-linked lug arrangement has a first link section and a second link-section, wherein a pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections, the two adjacent link-sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. This configuration of the pivoting devices enables that the multi-linked lug arrangements can be pivoted respectively in one direction. Each pivoting device provides a degree of freedom which is defined by the position of the pivot plane in space. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 20'. [0028] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the right multi-linked lug arrangement has a third link-section and the left multi-linked lug arrangement has as third link-section, wherein another pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link sections, the two adjacent link-sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 20'. This configuration of the pivoting devices enables a pivoting of the multi-linked lug arrangements both substantially in longitudinal direction and substantially in transverse direction. Preferably, the pivoting devices absorb the loads of the movable parts and the three dimensional force components and torsion components of the movements. Each pivoting device provides a degree of freedom. [0029] In a further preferred embodiment, the right multi-linked lug arrangement has a further link-section and the left multi-linked lug arrangement has a further link-section, wherein another pivoting device with a pivot axis is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections, the two adjacent link-sections are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 20'. The articulated configuration of the multi-linked lug arrangements enables an optimal adaption or alignment of the device to the body shape or back structure of the riding animal or pack animal. A rider is able to establish a close contact to the animal as there is an optimal adaption of the device to the back of the riding animal or pack animal. The link 8 sections of the multi-linked lug arrangements which are formed behind the scapulas of the riding animal or pack animal and which have the same or different length enable unhindered movements of the musculature of the riding animal or pack animal whereby the efficiency can be increased and health impairments can be prevented. [0030] It is an advantage that the second link-section and the third link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement include an angle range between 600 and 1300, particularly between 700 and 1200, preferably between 800 and 1100, and the second link-section and the third link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement include an angle range between 600 and 1300, particularly between 700 and 1200, preferably between 800 and 1100. A pivoting of the link-sections is provided by the angled construction both substantially in longitudinal direction and substantially in transverse direction. The angled lug arrangements enclose the body of the riding animal or pack animal without casing or performing partial pressure points or small load areas. [0031] It is preferred that the last link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement and the last link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement comprise free ends. The free ends are movable and pivotable in a large angle range, for example of 3500. [0032] In a preferred embodiment, the first link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement and the first link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement extend in each case at least partly to the back area of the seat support. In that case, the respective first link sections of the lug arrangements form longitudinal struts. The longitudinal struts are preferably made of a moldable material and are formed substantially in the side areas of the seat support. [0033] As an advantage, the device and/or the saddle tree comprises fiber-reinforced plastics, particularly carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics. Fiber-reinforced plastic means a material which comprises reinforcing fibers and a polymer matrix. The matrix encloses the fibers which are bonded to the matrix by adhesive power or cohesive power. Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic means a fiber-plastic composite material in which the carbon fibers, particularly in several layers, are embedded in the polymer matrix as reinforcement. The use of fiber material has the consequence that the fiber-plastic-composites have a directional elasticity behavior. Fiber-plastic-composites particularly have high specific stiffness and 9 strength. [0034] In a preferred embodiment, at least one connection element or connection strut is formed between the first link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement and the first link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement. The connection strut particularly has a curve or a bend which substantially has the shape of the horseback. An improved fixation of the respective link-sections of the lug arrangements in transverse direction can be provided by the at least one connection strut with the consequence that the device and/or the saddle tree can withstand higher forces and loads which particularly occur during fast movements of the riding animal or pack animal or jumping activities. In a further preferred embodiment, two connection elements are formed between the first link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement and the first link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement. [0035] Advantageously, each pivoting device comprises a hinge or a joint. Each pivoting device, however, can also comprise an integral hinge, i.e. it can be formed by means of tapering of material or by individual formed connection struts. An integral hinge is characterized by the fact that two elements which shall be connected together are formed in one-piece. The integral hinges substantially comprise a material tapered or thin-walled connection or a connection having individual material struts which enables a rotation of the connected parts substantially within a defined pivot plane by means of their ductility. [0036] The hinge must be able to absorb the load of the movable parts in particular the link sections of the lug arrangements and the forces of movement wherein it serves as a bearing having a degree of freedom substantially within a defined pivot plane. The expert recognizes that the at least one pivoting device is formed from a flexible connection such as elastic or non-elastic bands, laced wire ropes particularly steel ropes or other connections which are free movable within the pivot plane and which are stable and formed transverse to the pivot plane. Therefore, the pivoting device may be formed from, for example, a partly flexible tissue element, particularly fabric-reinforced elastic bands, non-metallic straps, leather tapes, synthetic bands or band-like or cord-like connections made from any other material. [0037] In a preferred embodiment, one link-section preferably the second link-section of the right multi-linked lug arrangement comprises a first stirrup belt holder and one link-section preferably the second link-section of the left multi-linked lug arrangement comprises a second 10 stirrup belt holder. The relevant individual link-sections of the lug arrangements form the stirrup belt holders and can be manufactured in one piece. Thus, costs and material can be saved and a compact and secure construction can be provided. [0038] In a further preferred embodiment, a first stirrup belt holder is attached to the right multi-linked lug arrangement and a second stirrup belt holder is attached to the left multi linked lug arrangement by means of fastening means. In that case the possibility is given that different formed stirrup belt holders can be attached and they are replaceable. The attachment of the stirrup belt holders can be achieved by fastening means such as screws, rivets and/or adhesives. [0039] A recess is preferably formed in the front area of the seat support in order to improve the movability of the back musculature and to provide a protection to the back of the riding animal or pack animal. The recess or cavity is formed in the front area of the seat support. [0040] It is an advantage that the right multi-linked lug arrangement and left multi-linked lug arrangement comprise in each case a first belt fastening device substantially in the area of the free ends, in each case a second belt fastening device substantially in the front area of the seat support, and in each case a third belt fastening device substantially in the back area of the seat support. The belt fastening device can comprise, for example, a mounting bracket which is pivotable about a pin which is fixed in the saddle tree material. [0041] One end of a belt is preferable attachable to the first belt fastening device, the belt is guidable through an opening of a first strap and it is attachable to the third belt fastening device, the belt is guidable from the third belt fastening device through an opening of a second strap and it is attachable to the second belt fastening device. The opening is, for example, a slit or a loop. This preferred belt guide allows a secure and firm attachment of the device, saddle tree and/or saddle to the back of a riding animal or pack animal and provides the rider a secure seat wherein a specific and improved interaction between the rider and the riding animal or pack animal can be achieved. [0042] In a further preferred belt guide, one end of the belt is attachable to a first belt fastening device, the belt is guidable through an opening of a first strap and it is attachable to a third belt fastening device, the belt is then guidable from the third belt fastening device 11 through an opening of a second strap and through a membrane, which is below the saddle tree, above the saddle tree, and the belt is attachable to the second belt fastening device. [0043] At least one cushion element is attachable to the bottom side of the seat support. In a preferred embodiment, at least two separately formed cushion elements are attached to the bottom side of a seat support. Thus, an improved support for applying to a back of a riding animal or pack animal can be provided and anatomically different body parts can be taken into consideration. Furthermore, an improved belt configuration of the riding animal or pack animal can be achieved. [0044] It is an advantage that the cushion element comprises a cushion, a filler and a cover. The cushion has substantially a U-shaped form in cross-section. The filler is formed between the legs of the U-shaped cushion. A cover, for example a leather cover, surrounds the cushion and the filler. Each cushion element can comprise openings in order to facilitate the attachment of the cushion elements to the saddle tree by means of fastening elements. For example, screws, rivets and/or adhesives can be used as fastening elements. [0045] In a preferred embodiment, the saddle tree which comprises the seat support, the front area, the back area and the both side areas, and the link-sections of the right and left multi-linked lug arrangements are made from an integral component, i.e. in one piece. The pivoting devices are preferably formed by tapering of material or by connection struts. The material of the saddle tree and the lug arrangements preferably comprise fiber-reinforced plastics. There are also other materials usable which have sufficient strength and flexibility. Brief Description of the Drawings [0046] Embodiments of the present invention are described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0047] Fig. 1: is a perspective view of a saddle tree of the prior art; [0048] Fig. 2: is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention; [0049] Fig. 3 a, b: are top views of preferred embodiments of a saddle tree according to the present invention; 12 [0050] Fig. 4: is a schematic illustration of a preferred embodiment of a pivoting device; [0051] Fig. 5: is a perspective view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention; [0052] Fig. 6: is a perspective side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention; [0053] Fig. 7: is a schematic side view of a further preferred embodiment of the present invention having a first belt configuration; [0054] Fig. 8: is a schematic partial top view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention; [0055] Fig. 9: is a schematic partial view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention when viewed from below; [0056] Fig. 10: is a perspective side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention having a second belt configuration; [0057] Fig. 11: is a schematic side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention; [0058] Fig. 12 to 14: are preferred embodiments of cushion elements; and [0059] Fig. 15 to 18: are further preferred embodiments and mounting options of the at least one cushion element. Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments [0060] Currently preferred embodiments according to the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the following. So-called English riding saddles are exemplified in the following drawings. The expert recognizes that the embodiments exemplified below are adaptable to any other type of saddles. [0061] Figure 2 shows a perspective side view of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention. A device which can be attached to a saddle support of a riding animal or pack animal is illustrated in figure 2. A pivoting device 61 of a right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and a pivoting device 63 of a left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 are attached to a connection strut 80. The device could also be attached to a saddle support. The second link-section 42 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 comprises a stirrup belt holder 93 and the second link-section 52 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 13 comprises a stirrup belt holder 94. A pivoting device 62 is provided between the second link section 42 and the third link-section 43 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and a pivoting device 64 is provided between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. As can be seen from figure 2, the pivoting devices 61, 63 can be attached very close to the connection strut 80. However, it also is possible that in each case a link-section is provided between the connection strut 80 and the pivoting devices 61, 63. [0062] Figures 3a and 3b show top views of a preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention which is attached to a saddle tree 20. The saddle tree 20 for riding animals or pack animals comprises a front area 31 facing towards the head of a riding animal or pack animal, a seat support 30, a back area 32 and two side areas 33, 34. A cantle 38 is formed in the back area 32. The side areas 33, 34 of the seat support 30 extend from the front area 31 to the back area 32 of the saddle tree 20. A right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 is attached to the front area 31 of the seat support 30 substantially at the edge of the right side area 33 and a left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 is attached to the front area 31 of the seat support 30 substantially at the edge of the left side area 34. The attachment of the lug arrangement 40 at the edge of the side area 33 is provided by means of fastening elements 110 such as screws, rivets and/or adhesives, as can be seen in figure 3a. In figure 3b, the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 and the saddle tree 20 are formed from an integral component. The right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 has a first link-section 41 and a second link-section 42. The left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 has a first link-section 51 and a second link-section 52. The second link-section 42 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and the second link-section 52 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 comprise free ends 71, 72. [0063] Each lug arrangement 40, 50 advantageously comprise at least one pivoting device. As can be seen in figures 3a and 3b, a pivoting device 61 with a pivot axis 610 is provided between the link-sections 41 and 42 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and a pivoting device 63 with a pivot axis 630 is provided between the link-sections 51 and 52 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivot axes 610, 630 of the pivoting devices 61, 63 substantially lie in a plane which penetrates the longitudinal axis of the saddle tree 20 substantially perpendicular. In figure 3a, the pivoting device 61 is, for example, a hinge, and in figure 3b, the pivoting device 63 is an integral hinge, i.e. it can be formed by means of 14 tapering of material. As can be seen in figure 3b, the saddle tree and the lug arrangements can be formed from an integral component. Each pivoting device 61, 63 provide a degree of freedom substantially around its pivot axis. Both the lug arrangement 40 and the lug arrangement 50 enable a pivoting whereby an improved adaption of the saddle tree 20 to the back of a riding animal or pack animal, in particular regardless of the configuration and form of the withers and the shoulder areas of the riding animal and pack animal, and a secure fixation of the saddle tree 20 to the back of the riding animal or pack animal can be achieved. The pivoting directions are illustrated in figures 3a and 3b by means of arrows P. As can be seen in figure 3b, the two adjacent link-sections 51 and 52 are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis 630 substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis 630 substantially perpendicular. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 20'. [0064] The saddle tree 20 does not comprise a gullet plate and/or a saddle head. The saddle tree 20 can be made from any material that is suitable particularly to withstand loads of the tensile forces of a belt configuration and force components and torsion components that occur during movements between the rider and the riding animal or pack animal. For example, plastic compounds can be used such as fiber-reinforced or carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics or wooden constructions with or without a spring metal edging but also other materials. The lug arrangements 40, 50 can be made from any material that is suitable particularly to withstand loads of the tensile forces of a belt configuration and force components and torsion components that occur during movements between the rider and the riding animal or pack animal. The lug arrangements 40, 50, for example, comprise a metal, a metal alloy, fiber reinforced or carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics or the like. [0065] Figure 4 shows a schematic view which explains the principle of the pivoting devices. A pivoting device 61; 62; 63; 64 is formed between two adjacent link-sections 41, 42; 51, 52; 42, 43; 52, 53. The pivoting device 61; 62; 63; 64 comprises a pivot axis 610; 630; 620; 640. The pivot axis 610; 630; 620; 640 of two adjacent link-sections 41, 42; 51, 52; 42, 43; 52, 53 is pivotable towards one other around substantially within a pivot plane 300 which penetrates the pivot axis 610; 630; 620; 640 substantially perpendicular. Thus, on the one hand a preferred flexibility of the saddle tree can be achieved, on the other hand the required stability is maintained by the fixation of the rotation plane. The feature substantially perpendicular preferably comprises a taper angle range of 200. 15 [0066] Figure 5 is a perspective side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention. The same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. A saddle tree 20 and parts of a preferred saddle 200 are depicted in figure 5. The third link-section 43 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 comprise pivotable free ends 71, 72. The end of the first link-section 41 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 is attached substantially at the edge of the right side area and the end of the first link-section 51 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 is attached substantially at the edge of the left side area 34 by means of fastening elements 110. A first stirrup belt holder 91 or a first stirrup bar is provided between the first link-section 41 and the second link-section 42 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and a second stirrup belt holder 92 or a second stirrup bar is provided between the first link-section 51 and the second link-section 52 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The stirrup belt holder 91, 92 is a safety hook in which the stirrup belts can be hooked in. As can be seen in figure 5, the second link-section 42 and the first stirrup belt holder 91 and the second link-section 52 and the second stirrup belt holder 92 are made from an integral component in each case. Thus, a particularly efficient construction can be provided without the need of further separate components or fastening elements. A pivoting device 61, 62 is formed in each case between the first link-section 41 and the second-link-section 42 and between the second link-section 42 and the third link-section 43 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40. A pivoting device 63, 64 is also formed in each case between the first link section 51 and the second link-section 52 and between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left-multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivoting devices 61, 62, 63, 64 allow a pivoting of the link-sections of the lug arrangements 40, 50 so that an optimal adaption of the multi-linked lug arrangements to the back of a riding animal or pack animal can be achieved. The pivoting directions are illustrated by means of arrows P. In a preferred embodiment, the saddle tree 20 can have a recess (not depicted) in the front area 31 of the seat support 30. The expert recognizes that the link-sections can have any length. In particular, the first link-sections 41, 51 can be shorter than the second link-sections 42, 52 and/or the third link-sections 43, 53. A cushion element 210 is attached to the surface of the saddle tree facing towards the back of the riding animal or pack animal. In a preferred embodiment, the pivoting devices 61, 63 are provided close to the front area 31 of the seat support 30. [0067] It is preferred that two separate cushion elements 210 are attached to the saddle tree 16 20 (not depicted in figure 5). Figure 5 shows a lower saddle flap 220. The saddle tree 20 can further comprise, for example, at least one connection strut between the first link-section 41 of the right-multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and the first link-section 51 of the left multi linked lug arrangement 50 which, however, is not shown in figure 5. [0068] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention. The same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. A saddle tree 20 and parts of a preferred saddle 200 are depicted in figure 6. The saddle tree 20 comprises a seat support 30, a front area 31, a back area 32 with a cantle 38 and two side areas 33, 34. A pivoting device 61, 62 is formed in each case between the first link-section 41 and the second link-section 42 and between the second link-section 42 and the third link-section 43 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40. Further, a pivoting device 63, 64 is formed in each case between the first link-section 51 and the second link section 52 and between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivoting devices 61, 62, 63, 64 are formed by means of tapering of material. The expert recognizes that the pivoting devices 61, 62, 63, 64 can also comprise a hinge or a joint. The saddle tree 20 has a recess 35 in the front area 31 of the seat support 30 in order to provide an improved movability of the back musculature and a protection to the back of the riding animal or pack animal. The end of the link-section 41 of the right lug arrangement 40 is attached substantially to the edge of the side area 33 and the end of the link-section 51 of the left lug arrangement 50 is attached substantially to the edge of the side area 34 by means of fastening elements. Screws, rivets and/or adhesives are used, for example, as fastening elements. The ends of the link-sections 41, 51 of the lug arrangements 40, 50 are connected with a connection strut 80 by means of fastening elements 110 such as screws, rivets, welding or the like. The connection strut 80 is bent and has substantially the shape or curvature of the saddle tree 20. The connection strut 80 is formed behind the recess 35. In a further preferred embodiment, the connection strut 80 and the lug arrangements 40, 50 are made from an integral component (not depicted in figure 6). A first stirrup belt holder 93 (is not depicted in figure 6) is attached to the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 and a second stirrup belt holder 94 is attached to the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 by means of fastening means 95. Particularly, there is not shown in figure 6 a seat support formed above the seating or an upper saddle flap. Figure 6 depicts a lower saddle flap 220 and the at least one cushion element 210. 17 [0069] Figure 7 is a schematic side view of a preferred embodiment according to the invention with a first belt configuration. The same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. Figure 7 shows the saddle tree 20 to which the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 is attached. The cantle 38 is formed at the back area 32 of the seat support 30. A pivoting device 63 64 is formed in each case between the first link-section 51 and the second link-section 52 and between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivoting devices 63, 64 are hinges. In a further preferred embodiment, the pivoting devices 63, 64 can also be provided by means of a tapering of material. The stirrup belt holder 94 is mounted to the lug arrangement 50 by means of fastening means 95. A first belt fastening device 101 is formed in the link-section 53 in the area of the free end 72. A second belt fastening device 102 is substantially formed in the front area 31 of the side area 34 and a third belt fastening device 103 is substantially formed in the back area 32 of the side area 34. One end of the belt 112 is attached to the first fastening device 101. The belt 112 is guided through an opening 105 of a first strap 104 and is attached to the third belt fastening device 103. The belt is then guided from the third belt fastening device 103 through an opening 107 of a second strap 106 and is attached to the second belt fastening device 102. The same belt which has been guided from the first belt fastening device 101 to the third belt fastening device 103 can be continued after attachment to the back area 32 of the side area 34. Alternatively, the belt can be guided from the first fastening device 101 to the third belt fastening device 103 and another belt can be guided from the third belt fastening device 103 to the second belt fastening device 102. The openings 105 can have, for example, a slit-like or round configuration. The indicated positions of the belt fastening devices 102 and 103 are examples. The two belt fastening devices 102 and 103 are located substantially at the edge of the side area 34. [0070] In figures 2 to 6, the belt fastening devices 101, 102, 103 are not illustrated. The expert recognizes that these embodiments have a corresponding belt configuration. [0071] Figure 8 is a schematic partial top view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention. The same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. In figure 8 is shown one half of the saddle tree 20 to which the right multi linked lug arrangement 40 is attached. The seat support 30 comprises a cantle 38 in the back area 32. A pivoting device 61, 62 is formed in each case between the first link-section 41 and the second link-section 42 and between the second link-section 42 and the third link-section 18 43 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40. The pivoting devices 61, 62 are hinges. In a preferred embodiment, the pivoting devices 61, 62 can comprise integral hinges or integral joints formed by a tapering of material. The stirrup belt holder 93 is attached to the lug arrangement 40 by means of fastening means 95. A first belt fastening device 101 is formed in the third link-section 43 in the area of the free end 71. A second belt fastening device 102 is substantially formed in the front area 31 of the side area 33 and a third belt fastening device 103 is substantially formed in the back area 32 of the side area 33. The positions of the belt fastening devices 102 and 103 indicated in figure 8 are examples. The two belt fastening devices 102 and 103 are substantially located at the edge of the side area 33. Two connection struts 80, 81 are formed between the right lug arrangement 40 and the left lug arrangement 50 (not shown in figure 8). The first connection strut 80 is substantially formed in the front area 31 and the second connection strut 81 is substantially formed in the middle or back area 32 of the seat support 30. [0072] Figure 9 is a schematic partial view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention, wherein the same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. The schematic partial view shows one half of the saddle tree 20 when viewed from below. In figure 9, the saddle tree 20 and the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 are shown. The left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 comprises the first link-section 51, the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53. The stirrup belt holder 94 is attached to the lug arrangement 50 by means of fastening means 95. A pivoting device 63, 64 is formed in each case between the first link-section 51 and the second link-section 52 and between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivoting devices 63, 64 are hinges or joints. The expert recognizes that the pivoting devices 63, 64 can be formed by means of a tapering of material. The first link-section 51 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50 is at least partly formed to the back area 32 of the seat support 30. The first link-section 41 of the right multi-linked lug arrangement 40 which is not depicted in figure 9 is also at least partly formed to the back area 32 of the seat support 30. The first link-section 41 and the first link-section 51 form extended longitudinal struts 55. The longitudinal struts are attached to the saddle tree 20 by means of fastening means 98. Two connection struts 80, 81 are formed between the right lug arrangement 40 (which is not depicted in figure 9) and the left lug arrangement 50. The first connection strut 80 is substantially located at the front area 31 and the second connection strut 81 is substantially located at the middle or back area 32. The two connection struts 80, 81 have a curvature. The 19 longitudinal struts 55 and the connection struts 80, 81 can be made from an integral component. A first belt fastening device 101 is formed in the third link-section 53 in the area of the free end 72. A second belt fastening device 102 is substantially formed in the front area 31 of the side area 33 and a third belt fastening device 103 is substantially formed in the back area 32 of the side area 33. In a preferred embodiment which is not depicted, the links of the lug arrangements, the longitudinal struts and the connecting struts are made from an integral component and the pivoting devices are formed by tapering of material. [0073] Figure 10 is a perspective side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention having a second belt configuration. The same features and components are indicated with the same reference signs. Figure 10 shows a saddle 200 with a saddle tree 20. The saddle tree 20 comprises the seat support 30, the front area 31, the back area 32 with the cantle 38 and the side areas 33, 34. The pivoting device 63 is formed between the first link-section 51 and the second link-section 52 and the pivoting device 64 is formed between the second link-section 52 and the third link-section 53 of the left multi-linked lug arrangement 50. The pivoting devices 63, 64 are hinges. In a further preferred embodiment, the pivoting devices 63, 64 can be formed by means of tapering of material. The stirrup belt holder 94 is attached to the lug arrangement 50 by means of fastening means 95. A first belt fastening device 101 is attached to the link-section 53 in the area of the free end 72. A second belt fastening device 102 is substantially attached to the front area 31 of the side area 34 and the third belt fastening device 103 is substantially attached to the back area 32 of the side area 34. One end 111 of the belt 112 is attachable to the first belt fastening device 101, the belt is guidable through an opening 105 of a first strap 104 and is attachable to the third belt fastening device 103. The belt 112 is then guidable from the third belt fastening device 103 through an opening 107 of a second strap 106 and through a membrane of the saddle tree 20 and is attachable to the second belt fastening device 102. [0074] In an alternative belt fastening, the one end 111 of the belt 112 is attached to the first belt fastening device 101. The belt 112 is guided through an opening 105 of a first strap 104 and is attached to the third belt fastening device 103. The belt 112 is then guided from the third belt fastening device 103 through an opening 107 of a second strap 106 and is attached to the second belt fastening device 102. [0075] The belt configuration can be provided by the same belt 112. Alternatively, a belt 20 112 can be used for the connection from the first belt fastening device 101 to the third belt fastening device 103 and a separate belt can be used for the connection from the third belt fastening device 103 to the second belt fastening device 102. The openings 105, 107 are slit like. The expert recognizes that another belt configuration from the first belt fastening device 101 to the second belt fastening device 102 and from the second belt fastening device 102 to the third belt fastening device 103 is possible. [0076] The positions of the belt fastening devices 102 and 103 depicted in figure 10 are substantially located at the edge of the side area 34. A seat support formed above the seating is not depicted in figure 10. The saddle 200 comprises at least one cushion element 210 and a lower saddle flap 220. Preferably, the attachment of the saddle 200 behind the scapulas of the riding animal or pack animal is provided flexible by the tension of the belt configuration [0077] Figure 11 shows a schematic side view of a further preferred embodiment according to the present invention. The same features or components are indicated with the same reference signs. In figure 11, a Bock saddle 200 is depicted to which an inventive device is attached. The Bock saddle has a longer support area or seat support 30 compared to, for example, a dressage saddle. A saddle head and/or a gullet plate are not provided. A stirrup belt holder 250 is attached to the seat support 30. The expert recognizes that the inventive device can be attached to different types of saddles. [0078] A cushion element 210 or a pillion which is attachable to the undersurface of the saddle tree is depicted in figures 12 to 14. The undersurface of the saddle tree means the side which faces the horse back of the riding animal or pack animal. The cushion element 210 comprises a cushion 212 or a pillow. As can be seen in figure 13, the cushion 212 has substantially a U-shape in cross-sectional view. A filler 213 is formed between the legs of the cushion 212. The cushion 212 and the filler 213 are surrounded by a cover 214 such as a leather cover. The filler 213 and the cushion 212 are made from a material which enables that the cover 214 can be attached. For example, the filler 213 comprises felt or cotton to which a leather cover can be attached. Two cushion elements 210 are preferably attached to a saddle tree wherein one cushion element 210 is substantially positionable on the left side of the withers of a riding animal or pack animal and another cushion element 210 is substantially positionable on the right side of the withers of a riding animal or pack animal. An improved support of the saddle tree and the saddle on the back of a riding animal or pack animal can be 21 achieved by providing two cushion elements. [0079] In a preferred embodiment, four separate cushion elements 210, 211 are attachable to the saddle tree. For example, figure 14 shows two cushion elements 210, 211, which are attachable to one side of the saddle tree and another pair of cushion elements are attachable to the other side of the saddle tree. In a further embodiment, the cushion element 210 which is depicted in figure 14 can comprise an expansion joint indicated in figure 14 with the reference sign 230. [0080] Preferred fastening devices of the at least one cushion element 210 is shown in figures 15 to 18. The at least one cushion element 210 can be attached to the saddle tree 20 by means of fastening elements 215 such as screws and by riveting. For example, in figures 15 and 16, a screw element 215 are shown. Openings 216 can be formed in the at least one cushion element 210 in order to facilitate the attachment. [0081] Alternative fastening elements are shown in figures 17 and 18. The at least one cushion element 210 is attachable to the lower saddle flap 220 by means of press stud elements 217, 218. The press stud elements 217, 218 are fastening elements which comprise two parts wherein one part 218 has a deepening and the other part 217 has the corresponding head. For fastening both parts are pressed together. To facilitate the attachment, the at least one cushion element 210 can have openings 219. The parts 218 with the deepening can be attached, for example, to the lower saddle flap 220 and the parts 217 with the proper head can be guided through the openings 219 and can be pressed together with the parts 218. [0082] The expert recognizes that combinations of preferred embodiments are possible. For example, the left multi-linked lug arrangement can comprise a hinge and a tapering of material as a pivoting device and the right multi-linked lug arrangement can comprise a hinge and a tapering of material. Furthermore, two or more connection struts can be formed between the first link-sections of the lug arrangements. In the exemplary figures, one or two pivoting devices per lug arrangement have been described. Three or more pivoting devices can also be provided between the respective link-sections of the lug arrangements. Particularly, the so called English riding saddle is shown in the figures in preferred embodiments. The expert recognizes that the inventive device can be attached to other types of saddles such as pack saddles, Western saddles with or without a horn, stock saddles with or without a horn, saddles 22 without saddle trees, trekking saddles, endurance saddles, baroque saddles, Iberian saddles, trail saddles or side saddles. [0083] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. The term "comprises" and its variations, such as "comprising" and "comprised of' is used throughout in an inclusive sense and not to the exclusion of any additional features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art. [0084] Throughout the specification and claims (if present), unless the context requires otherwise, the term "substantially" or "about" will be understood to not be limited to the value for the range qualified by the terms. [0085] Any embodiment of the invention is meant to be illustrative only and is not meant to be limiting to the invention. Therefore, it should be appreciated that various other changes and modifications can be made to any embodiment described without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 23
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    [1] 2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) has a third link-section (43) and the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) has as third link section (53) wherein a further pivoting device (62, 64) with a pivot axis (620, 640) is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections (42, 43, 52, 53), the two adjacent link-sections (42, 43, 52, 53) are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis (620, 640) substantially within a pivot plane (300) which penetrates the pivot axis (620, 640) substantially perpendicular.
    [2] 3. Device according to claim 2, wherein the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) has a further link-section (4n) and the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) has a further link section (5n), wherein a further pivoting device (6n) with a pivot axis (6n0) is formed in each case between two adjacent link-sections (43, 4n, 53, 5n), the two adjacent link-sections (43, 4n, 53, 5n) are pivotable towards one other around the pivot axis (6n0) substantially within a pivot plane (300) which penetrates the pivot axis (6n0) substantially perpendicular.
    [3] 4. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one pivoting device (61, 62, 63, 64) comprises a hinge or a joint. 24
    [4] 5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one pivoting device (61, 62, 63, 64) is formed by tapering of material.
    [5] 6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one pivoting device (61, 62, 63, 64) is formed by a partly flexible tissue element.
    [6] 7. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein the last link-section (43) of the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) and the last link-section (53) of the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) comprise free ends (71, 72).
    [7] 8. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein the first link-section (41) of the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) and the first link-section (51) of the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) extend in each case at least partly to the back area of the seat support.
    [8] 9. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one connection element (80) is formed between the first link-section (41) and the first link-section (51) of the multi linked lug arrangements (40, 50).
    [9] 10. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein one of the link-sections of the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) comprises a first stirrup belt holder (91) and one of the link-sections of the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) comprises a second stirrup belt holder (92).
    [10] 11. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a first stirrup belt holder (91) is attachable to the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) and a second stirrup belt holder (92) is attachable to the left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) by means of fastening means (95). 25
    [11] 12. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein the right multi-linked lug arrangement (40) and left multi-linked lug arrangement (50) comprise in each case a first belt fastening device (101) substantially in the area of the free ends (71, 72), in each case a second belt fastening device (102) substantially in the front area of the seat support, and in each case a third belt fastening device (103) substantially in the back area of the seat support.
    [12] 13. Device according to claim 12, wherein an end (111) of a belt (112) is attachable to the first belt fastening device (101), the belt (112) is guidable through an opening (105) of a first strap (104) and is attachable to the third belt fastening device (103), the belt (112) is guidable from the third belt fastening device (103) through an opening (107) of a second strap (106) and is attachable to the second belt fastening device (102).
    [13] 14. Device according to any preceding claim, wherein the device does not comprise a saddle head and/or a gullet plate.
    [14] 15. Saddle tree (20) suitable for riding animals and pack animals comprising a seat support (30) which has a front area facing towards the head of the riding animal or pack animal, a back area (32) and two side areas (33, 34), and a device attachable to the saddle tree (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
    [15] 16. Saddle tree (20) according to claim 15, wherein a recess (35) is formed in the front area (31) of the seat support (30).
    [16] 17. Saddle (200) supported on the back of a riding animal or pack animal comprising a device according to any one of claims I to 14 and at least one cushion element (210) attached to the bottom side of the seat support (30).
    [17] 18. Saddle (200) according to claim 17, wherein two separately formed cushion elements (210, 211) are attachable to the bottom side of the seat support (30).
    [18] 19. Saddle (200) according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the cushion element (210, 211) comprises a cushion (212), a filler (213) and a cover (214). 26
    [19] 20. Saddle (200) according to claim 17, 18 or 19, wherein each cushion element (210, 211) is attachable to the saddle tree (20) by means of fastening means (215).
    [20] 21. Saddle (200) according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein a saddle tree (20) is provided with a seat support (30) which comprises a front area (31) facing towards the head of the riding animal or pack animal, a back area (32) and two side areas (33, 34). 27
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