Lightweight riding saddle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a riding saddle with a saddle tree for riding horses. The saddle tree comprises at least two flank sections extending longitudinally along the saddle, which are connected to each other by central sections at least at the front and rear ends of the saddle tree. The rear central section is shaped on its upper side to form a seat area, allowing a rider to sit upon it. The lower side of the saddle tree, including the flank sections, can be placed on a horse. The saddle tree has cavities that serve to reduce weight; these cavities have an ordered three-dimensional structure and are separated from each other by walls.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a riding saddle with a saddle tree for riding horses. The saddle tree comprises at least two flank sections extending longitudinally along the saddle, which are connected to each other by central sections at least at the front and rear ends of the saddle tree. The rear central section is shaped on its upper side to form a seat area, allowing a rider to sit upon it. The lower side of the saddle tree, including the flank sections, can be placed on a horse. The saddle tree has cavities that serve to reduce weight; these cavities have an ordered three-dimensional structure and are separated from each other by walls.

[0002] Saddles are used when riding horses to improve the rider's comfort and control over the horse, and to distribute the rider's weight as evenly as possible across the horse's back, thus protecting the horse as much as possible while riding.

[0003] Due to the different horse breeds and riding styles, there are various saddles designed for specific uses, such as dressage or longer tours. However, all these saddle types have in common that their construction includes at least a saddle tree, which is fitted with covers, other elements, and / or padding.

[0004] The saddle tree can be made from various materials. State-of-the-art saddle trees are made of wood and / or plastic. Both types of saddle trees are made from solid material. While wood is machined, plastic saddle trees are molded. During the manufacturing process, the underside of the saddle, which rests on the horse's back, is adapted to the conformation of the individual horse / breed, while the upper side can be individually designed to provide a seat for the rider.

[0005] Thus, current technology offers saddles for a wide variety of horse breeds, riders, and purposes, which can also be custom-made for the specific horse and / or rider. Due to their construction with a solid wood tree, all these saddles are quite heavy; moreover, the materials used make their production labor-intensive and therefore expensive.

[0006] This results in the need for a lightweight and inexpensive saddle tree that can be manufactured to fit both horse and rider and can be individually customized.

[0007] It has been shown that this problem can be solved by a riding saddle with a saddle tree according to claim 1.

[0008] The present invention relates to a riding saddle with a saddle tree for riding horses, wherein the saddle tree includes at least two flank sections extending longitudinally along the riding saddle, which are connected to each other by central sections at least at the front end and at the rear end of the saddle tree, wherein the rear central section is designed on its upper side as a seat area so that a rider can sit on it, wherein the lower side of the saddle tree with the flank sections can be placed on a horse, characterized in that the saddle tree has cavities which serve to reduce weight, wherein the cavities have an ordered three-dimensional structure, and wherein the cavities are separated from each other by walls.

[0009] An ordered three-dimensional structure is a structure and / or form that extends in length, width, and height. This structure comprises elements that are arranged side by side and / or one above the other at regular intervals. The regularity of these intervals can be described by a mathematical equation. The elements can differ in their dimensions and / or spatial orientation from one element to the next. The distance between elements is determined by the thickness of the walls between them.

[0010] The flank panels are preferably shaped on their inner side to conform to the horse's back without restricting its movement. Sufficient space must exist between the horse and the flank panels to allow for free rotation of the shoulders, arching of the back, and freedom of movement for the lumbar spine. The center sections of the saddle tree, which connect the flank panels, are designed on the underside to avoid putting pressure on the horse's spine. The upper side of the center sections, however, is designed to provide the rider with the best possible seating position for the intended use.

[0011] The saddle tree consists at least of the side sections and the connecting middle sections. These and / or individual parts of the saddle tree have hollow spaces that serve to reduce weight.

[0012] The structure of the cavities is ordered and three-dimensional, with the cavities separated from each other by walls. This arrangement makes it possible to reduce the weight of the saddle tree compared to previous designs, thereby increasing the saddle's comfort for the horse. It also significantly facilitates the rider's fitting and dismounting of the saddle.

[0013] The ordered three-dimensional structure of the cavities serves to ensure an even load distribution. The walls of these three-dimensional structures are designed to be so robust that the saddle itself is lightweight yet sturdy and possesses the necessary rigidity. The desired flexibility can also be achieved through this ordered three-dimensional structure.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the saddle tree further comprises a seat shell element and / or a fork, wherein the seat shell element is arranged at the rear end of the saddle tree, and wherein the fork is arranged transversely at the front end, and wherein the fork may have a horn, and wherein the riding saddle is, for example, a Western saddle, a trail riding saddle, and / or an Iberian saddle. Preferably, the saddle tree further comprises a seat shell element and a fork, wherein the seat shell element is arranged at the rear end of the saddle tree and wherein the fork is arranged transversely at the front end.

[0015] The various components on the saddle tree, such as the seat shell, the fork, and / or the horn, are optimized for their respective uses. For example, a Western saddle requires the rider to have the most comfortable and secure seat possible, as longer distances must be covered and the saddle is also used for herding cattle.

[0016] In a Western saddle, the seat shell is also called the cantle, and the fork at the front of the saddle tree is called the fork. A horn may be attached to this fork. The side pieces of a Western saddle can also be called bars. All these elements of the saddle tree serve to provide the rider with the best possible support and to distribute the weight on the horse as evenly and comfortably as possible.

[0017] On an Iberian saddle, the fork is called a gallery.

[0018] According to another preferred embodiment, the saddle tree can be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process in which a three-dimensional shape of the saddle tree and / or parts of the saddle tree is created by joining layers of material.

[0019] Conventional wooden saddle trees are manufactured using machining processes; conventional plastic saddle trees are manufactured by casting. In the embodiments according to the invention, the saddle tree is manufactured additively. Here, layers of material are added layer by layer, for example by a 3D printer, until a three-dimensional shape or structure of the saddle tree is created. This can also be applied to only parts of the saddle tree. Thus, it is possible to manufacture individual parts of the saddle tree using a printing or additive manufacturing process. By adding layers of material, it is possible to precisely create the three-dimensional structures and walls without having to use additional elements such as molds and cores for casting. 3D printing processes can include, for example, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and / or Stereolithography (SLA).

[0020] For additive manufacturing, support elements can be used to produce complex and / or overhanging shapes. These support elements can be manufactured concurrently with the saddle tree and / or its sub-elements, or attached to the appropriate locations prior to manufacturing to support the components being produced. Precise placement of the support elements is essential in this type of manufacturing process.

[0021] According to another preferred embodiment, the saddle tree of the riding saddle is made of a plastic, for example olefin.

[0022] The design of the saddle tree using an additive manufacturing process allows it to be produced from plastics, not only olefins, but also other plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), polyethylene terephthalate with high-temperature filament (PETG HT), acrylonitrile styrene acrylate copolymers (ASA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), polyvinyl acetate (PVA), butenediol vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), polypropylene (PP), Flex, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), thermoplastic polyester elastomers (TPC), next-generation co-polyesters (nGen), polyamides (PA), composite materials, wood / metal filled composites, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and polyaryletherketone (PAEK). Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), Polyetherimide (PEI),Carbon fiber reinforced filaments and / or fiber reinforced plastics are possible.

[0023] Materials based on metal, such as aluminium, titanium, copper or stainless steel, are also conceivable for the additive manufacturing process of the saddle tree and / or individual parts of the saddle tree.

[0024] It is also possible to manufacture the saddle tree using an additive manufacturing process as a composite of several materials. Different plastics and / or metals can be used. Individual walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure, elements of the saddle such as flanks and / or center sections, and / or the outer shell can be made from different materials. A material mix that changes from layer to layer is also conceivable. Changing the material after several layers has been applied is also possible.

[0025] This manufacturing flexibility favors the creation of the lightest possible structure using a plastic-like material and / or a composite material made of different plastics or plastic-metal composites. Additive manufacturing enables fast and cost-effective production in this context.

[0026] In addition, lightweight materials can be used, giving the saddle tree a further weight advantage compared to conventionally manufactured saddle trees.

[0027] Additive manufacturing, for example using a 3D printer made from a plastic-wood mixture, is also possible.

[0028] The printing material for additive manufacturing can consist of recycled material. Support elements used and / or manufactured during the additive manufacturing process to support the saddle tree and / or saddle tree parts can be recycled afterward. These are shredded and added to the material used for the additive manufacturing process of the saddle tree and / or saddle tree parts.

[0029] According to another preferred embodiment, the ordered three-dimensional structure of the saddle tree consists of pyramids, truncated pyramids and / or pyramid segments, wherein the walls consist of solid material and the volumes of the pyramids and truncated pyramids are hollow.

[0030] The elements that form the ordered three-dimensional structure are pyramids, truncated pyramids, and / or pyramid segments. These extend in length, width, and height. The elements are arranged side by side and / or one above the other at regular intervals. The elements can differ in their dimensions and / or spatial orientation from one element to the next. The distance between adjacent elements is determined by the thickness of the walls between them.

[0031] The elements of the saddle tree's three-dimensional structure—the pyramids, truncated pyramids, and / or pyramid segments—can vary in size depending on the component. After additive manufacturing, the walls between the pyramids, truncated pyramids, and / or pyramid segments consist of solid material. This means they have no holes or cavities. The walls are designed to absorb the forces acting on the saddle, ensuring the saddle tree possesses a correspondingly high degree of stability.

[0032] In another preferred embodiment, the walls have holes and cavities. These can serve to further reduce the weight of the saddle tree.

[0033] According to another preferred embodiment, the saddle tree consists of several interconnected parts.

[0034] The projected surface area of ​​a saddle tree, in both the vertical and / or transverse directions, can measure approximately 100 cm x 60 cm. Therefore, a production or printing system must be dimensioned accordingly for such a manufacturing process if the saddle tree is to be manufactured in one piece.

[0035] If the saddle tree is manufactured in several individual parts, the production or printing equipment can be reduced in size accordingly. The manufactured parts can be joined together by plug connections, rivets, hot or cold welding, screws, and / or adhesives. For joining the parts using heat, methods such as butt welding and mirror welding are conceivable. However, any other joining method suitable for the materials used is also possible.

[0036] Small production or printing systems are significantly cheaper to purchase. Furthermore, by simultaneously manufacturing several components on multiple machines, the production time of a saddle tree made from several parts can be correspondingly reduced compared to a saddle tree made from a single piece.

[0037] Using multiple saddle tree components that are joined together after the production or printing process allows for better customization and adaptation to specific needs. Different parts can be manufactured with different materials without having to change the material during the printing process.

[0038] According to another preferred embodiment, the parts of the saddle tree are connected by a plug-in system.

[0039] A plug-in system allows individual components to be joined by inserting parts of one element into a correspondingly shaped counterpart on another element. The element and its counterpart have precisely matched shapes and manufacturing tolerances. For example, the tolerances of the element and its counterpart can be designed so that the parts can slide into each other with minimal resistance.

[0040] It is also conceivable that the tolerances of the component and mating component are designed in such a way as to create an interference fit. In this case, the component to be inserted into the mating component is slightly larger. During assembly, the parts are pressed together, or by heating and / or cooling the components, expansion and / or contraction of individual components is achieved, allowing them to be joined together during assembly with minimal resistance. Once the temperature difference has equalized, the parts are connected by an interference fit.

[0041] According to another preferred embodiment, the parts of the saddle tree are connected by a tongue and groove and / or fixed with a pin.

[0042] In a tongue-and-groove joint, both parts to be joined have a groove at their edges, into which a so-called tongue is inserted as a connecting element.

[0043] It is possible that one component has a spring and another component has a groove, so that they can be fitted together.

[0044] It is also possible that both components have a groove and the spring is a third component that is inserted into the grooves of both components to be joined as a third and connecting component.

[0045] The tongue-and-groove connection can be fixed by means of a pin through holes that are preferably arranged perpendicular to a joined tongue-and-groove connection and that lead congruently through the tongue and groove of the two components.

[0046] In another preferred embodiment, the holes of the tongue and groove are not congruent, but slightly offset. This creates a clamping force when the pin is driven through the holes of the tongue and groove. This clamping force holds the tongue-groove connection in place.

[0047] The pens can be made from various materials, such as plastic, metal or wood.

[0048] According to another preferred embodiment, the parts of the saddle tree are attached in a replaceable manner.

[0049] Examples of components include the side panels, the center section and / or parts of the center section, the fork, the horn, and / or the seat shell element. Parts of these components can also be designed to be interchangeable. For instance, the fork could consist of several parts that are interchangeably connected and attached to the saddle tree.

[0050] This allows for quick and cost-effective repair of the saddle tree in case of a defect. Adjusting the saddle tree to individual needs is also quick and inexpensive.

[0051] The fork and / or horn can be designed using a plug-in and / or spring / groove system already described.

[0052] It is also conceivable to connect these elements using screws or dowels. In the case of a screw connection, a screw is used as a third, connecting element. At least one component must have a corresponding internal thread that matches the screw thread, and / or the screw must be designed in such a way that it cuts a corresponding thread into the material.

[0053] Another possibility is to use a dowel and a corresponding screw. When the screw is tightened, a mating thread forms inside the dowel, plastically deforming the dowel material and displacing it radially outwards, thus expanding the dowel. Any gaps are filled by the dowel material, creating a positive fit.

[0054] The connection using screws and / or dowels is applicable to all parts of an assembleable saddle tree that need to be joined.

[0055] According to another preferred embodiment, the flank parts, the rear middle part, the front middle part, the seat shell element, the fork and / or the horn have different materials, different densities, different three-dimensional structures, different flexibilities and / or different elasticities.

[0056] In another preferred embodiment, the fork is split; the division preferably runs horizontally. The lower fork sections can be adjustable and / or attached to the saddle tree at different angles to change the gullet width. This eliminates the need to replace the entire fork when the horse gains or loses weight.

[0057] In addition, wedges can be inserted between the components of the fork and / or between the fork and the saddle tree to change their angle to each other.

[0058] The size and shape of the saddle tree, or its individual components, can be used to customize and adapt the saddle to the rider and horse. Different materials, such as various plastics and / or metals, combined with the ordered three-dimensional structure, achieve the desired flexibility and elasticity.

[0059] For example, it has been shown that increased flexibility in the side panels can be advantageous for the saddle's comfort on the horse. Increased flexibility in the rider's seat area can also be beneficial, as this reduces the amount of padding required in the saddle tree and thus saves further weight.

[0060] Different three-dimensional structures are used as examples to achieve optimal strength in highly stressed areas. Here, the walls of the elements of the ordered three-dimensional structure, such as pyramids, truncated pyramids, and pyramid segments, are made thicker and / or smaller. In areas subjected to lower loads, the walls can be made thinner and / or larger.

[0061] According to a further preferred embodiment, the wall thickness of the outer shell is in a range from 0.1 mm to 20 mm including inclusive, preferably in a range from 2 mm to 10 mm including inclusive, and particularly preferably in a range from 2.5 mm to 3 mm including inclusive.

[0062] The different wall thicknesses allow for a particularly lightweight yet robust design of the individual parts.

[0063] The wall thickness can vary from component to component of the saddle tree. It is also conceivable that the wall thickness of a component changes continuously or discontinuously.

[0064] According to a further preferred embodiment, the volume fraction of the cavities of the ordered three-dimensional structure to the total volume of the components is in a range of 40% to 100% inclusive, preferably 60% to 90%, and particularly preferably in a range of 70% to 80% inclusive.

[0065] The volume fraction of the cavities has a significant influence on the weight of the saddle tree, or rather on individual parts of the saddle tree. By increasing the volume fraction of the cavities, the weight can be reduced accordingly.

[0066] A high volume fraction of cavities is possible due to the ordered three-dimensional structure. With consistent material strength and durability of the saddle tree or its components, a significant weight reduction is achievable compared to a saddle tree made of solid material.

[0067] In a further preferred embodiment, highly stressed components and / or areas of the highly stressed components are additively manufactured as solid material. Examples include the horn and / or the area around the tongue and groove of components.

[0068] Due to the cavities in the ordered three-dimensional structure, the heat capacity of the saddle tree is increased compared to a conventional saddle made of solid wood or plastic. Therefore, the saddle does not heat up as much in sunlight as conventional saddle trees.

[0069] According to a further preferred embodiment, the wall thickness of the walls inside the components is in a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm inclusive, preferably in a range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm inclusive, and particularly preferably in a range of 0.9 mm to 1.2 mm inclusive.

[0070] By individually adjusting the wall thickness of the walls in a component, the strength and / or elasticity, as well as the weight, can be optimized.

[0071] For highly stressed components that require high strength, the wall thickness can be increased accordingly; for less stressed components that require lower strength, the wall thickness can be reduced accordingly.

[0072] The wall thickness of the walls can be individually adjusted for each component and / or individually for each wall of the ordered geometric structure, thus optimizing the weight and strength of the saddle tree or its parts.

[0073] According to another preferred embodiment, the ordered three-dimensional structure has structural bionic structures, such as honeycomb structures.

[0074] Structural bionic structures are structures whose properties are derived from plant cells or entire organisms. Plants and organisms are generally characterized by forms that exhibit the highest possible strength and / or flexibility. The structures are optimized according to their intended use. This results in a particularly lightweight yet optimal strength for the specific application.

[0075] According to another preferred embodiment, the walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure are designed such that forces in the extension directions of the walls are maximized and transverse forces and moments to the walls are minimized.

[0076] The walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure serve to transmit forces. The walls are designed in such a way that forces in the direction of the wall's extension are maximized, while transverse and / or bending forces, or moments of the walls, are minimized.

[0077] Shear forces and moments are detrimental to a structure, as the material must then also be designed to withstand the corresponding shear forces, which means that the material thickness must increase and thus the weight is also increased.

[0078] According to another preferred embodiment, the walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure are designed such that forces in the extension directions of the walls are directed from the top to the bottom and / or from the bottom to the top of the saddle tree.

[0079] The walls of the three-dimensional, ordered structure serve to conduct forces in the best possible way, typically from horse to rider or vice versa. The construction is therefore designed so that forces are maximized in the direction of the wall's extension and are thus directed through the ordered structure to the other side of the saddle tree's surface.

[0080] In another preferred embodiment, the saddle tree can have air channels connecting the upper and lower surfaces. These can be created during the additive manufacturing process and / or subsequently by drilling. This provides advantageous ventilation, further increasing comfort for both horse and rider.

[0081] In a further preferred embodiment, the interior of the saddle tree is filled with a foam and / or a gel-like, highly viscous liquid. The walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure have connecting openings that allow filling with the foam and / or the gel-like, highly viscous liquid.

[0082] It is also possible to fill individual parts of the saddle tree with foam and / or a gel-like, highly viscous liquid, while other parts are not filled with a special medium.

[0083] In a further preferred embodiment, the cavities of the ordered three-dimensional structure are filled with compressed air. The walls of the ordered three-dimensional structure have connecting openings. A valve for filling and sealing is provided in the enclosing and airtight outer shell.

[0084] In another preferred embodiment, the ordered three-dimensional structure of the saddle tree is not enclosed by an outer shell. The ordered three-dimensional structure of the saddle tree thus forms the freely visible surface of the saddle tree. This makes the saddle tree particularly lightweight and ensures good ventilation. Fig. 1: Illustration of a saddle tree for western riding. Fig. 2: Illustration of a saddle tree for the disciplines of English riding. Fig. 3: Schematic cross-sectional view of a saddle tree. Fig. 4: Illustration of a saddle tree part.

[0085] Fig. Figure 1 shows an example of a saddle tree 2 for Western riding. The laterally arranged and longitudinally extending flank sections 3 are connected to the central section 4, which consists of a front central section 4b and a rear central section 4a. A seat shell element 12 is attached to the rear end of the rear central section 4a. The seat shell element 12 is an extension of the seat shell 5, serving to support the rider. A fork 13 is attached to the front end 6 of the saddle tree 2 in the transverse direction q. The fork 13 connects the two flank sections 3 to each other. Preferably, the fork is also at least partially connected to the front end 4b of the central section. A horn 14 is preferably arranged vertically h on this fork 13. The horn 14 serves to attach ropes or a lasso.

[0086] The fork 13 can be curved. For this purpose, it has a convex shape in the vertical direction h. The ends of the curved fork 13 are arranged on the upper side 9 of the saddle tree 2.

[0087] The flank sections 3 are shaped in such a way that the lower side 8 rests optimally on the horse, allowing it maximum comfort and freedom of movement. The upper side 9 of the saddle tree 2 is adapted to provide the rider with the most comfortable and secure seat possible.

[0088] Fig. Figure 2 shows an exemplary representation of a saddle tree 2 for the disciplines of English riding. The laterally arranged and longitudinally extending flank sections 3 are connected to the rear center section 4a and the front center section 4b. In this embodiment, the center sections 4a and 4b, as well as the flank sections 3, are narrow. This also results in a narrow, or small, seat 5 for the rider. The lower side 8 of the front center section 4b is curved and thus ergonomically designed for the horse.

[0089] The flank sections 3 are designed in the transverse direction q and longitudinal direction I in such a way that the padding, which is attached below the saddle tree 2, fits snugly against the back of the horse in the best possible way.

[0090] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a saddle tree 2. The section plane lies in the vertical direction h and the transverse direction q. The ordered three-dimensional structure 16 is enclosed by the outer shell 15. The ordered three-dimensional structure 16 consists of walls 11 that enclose cavities 10. The cavities 10 exhibit an ordered three-dimensional structure 16 in the form of truncated pyramids, pyramid segments, and / or pyramids. A pyramid is a geometric shape whose edges consist of the edges of a planar polygon in the base and the lines connecting the vertices of the polygon to a point not lying in the plane of the polygon. In the case of a truncated pyramid, another surface bounds these connecting lines.

[0091] Fig.Figure 4 shows the representation of one front saddle tree part 21. The front saddle tree part 21 consists of the front middle part 4b, which connects the flank parts 3, the fork 13 and the horn 14. At the front end 6, the fork 13 is arranged in the transverse direction q, and the horn 14 is attached to the center of this fork.

[0092] To attach the horn 14 to the fork 13, grooves 18 are provided in the fork 13. Correspondingly shaped springs 17 are inserted into these grooves. These springs are then pushed together longitudinally. Both the fork 13 and the horn 14 have holes 20 in the vertical direction. When the spring-groove connection is engaged, these holes overlap, allowing pins 19 to be inserted into the overlapping holes of the horn 14 and fork 13, thus fixing the horn 14 to the fork 13.

[0093] At the rear end 7 of the front saddle tree part 21, springs 17 are attached which are shaped in such a way that they can be pushed into grooves on another saddle part in order to connect them.

[0094] The spring 17 can be attached to the front saddle tree section 21 using an additive manufacturing process. It is also possible that a groove 18 is provided on the front saddle tree section 21, in which a spring 17 can be inserted as a connecting element between this groove 18 and the groove 18 of another component. Reference symbol list 1 riding saddle 2 saddle tree 3 side section 4 Middle section 4a rear middle section 4b front center section 5 Seat shell 6 front end of the saddle tree 7 rear end of the saddle tree 8 bottom page 9 top side 10 Cavity 11 Wall 12 seat shell elements 13 Fork 14 Horn 15 Outer shell 16 ordered three-dimensional structures 17 spring 18 Nut 19 pens 20 holes 21 Front part saddle tree part I Longitudinal direction q transverse direction h Altitude direction

Claims

[1] Riding saddle (1) with a saddle tree (2) for riding horses, wherein the saddle tree (2) includes at least two flank parts (3) extending in the longitudinal direction (I) of the riding saddle (1), which are connected to each other at least at the front end (6) of the saddle tree (2) and at the rear end (7) of the saddle tree (2) by middle parts (4), wherein the rear middle section (4a) on the upper side (9) is designed as a seat shell (5) so that a rider can sit on it, wherein the lower side (8) of the saddle tree (2) can be placed on a horse with the flank parts (3), characterized by , that the saddle tree (2) has cavities (10) which serve to reduce weight, wherein the cavities (10) have an ordered three-dimensional structure, wherein the cavities are separated from each other by walls (11). [2] Riding saddle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the saddle tree (2) has as further elements a seat shell element (12) and / or a fork (13), wherein the seat shell element (12) is arranged at the rear end (7) of the saddle tree (2), wherein the fork (13) is arranged at the front end in the transverse direction (q), wherein the fork (13) may have a horn (14), and wherein the riding saddle (1) is, for example, a western saddle, a trail riding saddle and / or an Iberian saddle. [3] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the saddle tree (2) is made of a plastic, for example olefin. [4] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the ordered three-dimensional structure of the saddle tree (2) consists of pyramids, truncated pyramids and / or pyramid segments, wherein the walls (11) are made of solid material and the volumes of the pyramids and truncated pyramids are hollow. [5] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the saddle tree (2) consists of several interconnected parts. [6] Riding saddle (1) according to claim 5, characterized by , that the parts of the saddle tree (2) are connected by a plug-in system. [7] Riding saddle (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by , that the parts of the saddle tree (2) are connected by tongue and groove and / or are fixed with a pin. [8] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the parts of the saddle tree (2) are attached in a replaceable manner. [9] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the flank parts (3), the rear middle part (4a), the front middle part (4b), the seat shell element (12), the fork (13) and / or the horn (14) have different materials, different densities, different three-dimensional structures, different flexibilities and / or different elasticities. [10] Riding saddle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the ordered three-dimensional structure (16) exhibits structural bionic structures, such as honeycomb structures.

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