Saddle strap for securing a saddle on a horse, method for producing a saddle strap, and use of a multi-layer saddle strap for securing a saddle
Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2023712840
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-03-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-21
AI Technical Summary
Conventional saddle girths restrict a horse's freedom of movement and can cause pressure points or abrasions due to inadequate comfort, leading to discomfort and difficulty in handling.
A multi-layer saddle girth design featuring a load strap with a soft outer belt layer made from wool or polyester, allowing for flexible adjustment and distribution of tension, combined with buckles for secure attachment, ensuring comfort and mobility.
The multi-layer design provides enhanced comfort and flexibility, reducing pressure points and allowing for easier movement, making it easier to work with horses while maintaining secure attachment of the saddle.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Saddle girth for fastening a saddle on a horse, method for producing a saddle girth and use of a multi-layer saddle girth for fastening a saddle
[0002] The present invention relates to a saddle girth for fastening a saddle on a horse, a method for producing a saddle girth and the use of a multi-layer saddle girth for fastening a saddle.
[0003] Saddle girths for securing a saddle to a horse are well known. The current girths have the disadvantage of offering insufficient comfort for the horse. These girths restrict the horse's freedom of movement. Wearing conventional girths can cause pressure sores or abrasions.
[0004] It is the object of the invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular to create a saddle girth which is comfortable for the horse to wear.
[0005] The object is achieved by a saddle girth for fastening a saddle on a horse, a method for producing a saddle girth and the use of a multi-layer saddle girth for fastening a saddle according to the independent patent claims.
[0006] In particular, the task is solved by a saddle girth for attaching a saddle to a horse. The saddle girth has the following components:
[0007] A load belt for receiving the tensile load in the attached state of the saddle, comprising a first and a second end; a first connection means which is arranged at the first end;
[0008] A chest area, as well as two elbow areas between the two ends, wherein the elbow areas are arranged on either side of the chest area; an outer belt layer comprising an upper belt layer and a lower belt layer, which are arranged on either side of the load belt, wherein the outer belt layer is designed in such a way that it enables soft contact and the upper belt layer and the lower belt layer protrude beyond the load belt, so that the upper belt layer and the lower belt layer are connected laterally outside the load belt to the outer belt layer and form a lateral, soft edge.
[0009] The girth may comprise a second connection means arranged at the second end.
[0010] The outer belt layer is sewn to the load belt by a first connecting seam in such a way that no other materials are arranged between the outer belt layer and the load belt at the seam and the first connecting seam allows a folding movement of the soft, lateral edge.
[0011] This type of girth, with a foldable side edge, can flexibly adapt to the individual body shape and movement of a horse, thus offering a high level of comfort for the horse. This leads to a lower level of tension and thus makes working with the horse easier.
[0012] The girth has a length, a width and a height. The length can be from 50 cm to 135 cm. The width can be between 7 cm and 30 cm. The height can be between 1 cm and 5 cm. At the seam, the girth can have a height of less than 1 cm. It is also possible that the girth has a height of less than 6 mm in the area of the seam. It is possible that the girth has a height in the area of the seam that is less than 25% of the maximum height of the girth. It is also possible that the girth has a height in the area of the seam that is less than 20% or less than 15% of the maximum height of the girth. The load belt can be made of polyester.The load belt can be designed similarly to a seat belt on a passenger car. In this case, the load belt consists of a large number of threads that are woven together to form a band that is 46 mm to 48 mm wide and essentially 1.2 mm thick. The length of the load belt can be individually adjusted and cut to size for each saddle girth. The threads can be spun from polyester fibers. One thread can be spun from 100 polyester fibers. A load belt can have a cross-section of around 300 threads. The load belt can be designed to carry a tensile load of more than 500 kg. It is also possible for the load belt to be designed to carry a tensile load of more than 1 t.
[0013] Alternatively or additionally, the object of the invention is achieved by a saddle girth for attaching a saddle to a horse. The saddle girth has the following components:
[0014] A load belt for receiving the tensile load in the attached state of the saddle, comprising a first and a second end; a first connection means which is arranged at the first end;
[0015] A chest area, as well as two elbow areas between the two ends, wherein the elbow areas are arranged on either side of the chest area; an outer belt layer comprising an upper belt layer and a lower belt layer, which are arranged on either side of the load belt, wherein the outer belt layer is designed in such a way that it enables soft contact and the upper belt layer and the lower belt layer protrude beyond the load belt, so that the upper belt layer and the lower belt layer are connected laterally outside the load belt to the outer belt layer and form a lateral, soft edge.
[0016] The girth may comprise a second connection means arranged at the second end.
[0017] The outer belt layer contains more than 70 percent wool by weight. The wool can be in the form of wool felt. It is also possible for the outer belt layer to contain more than 80 percent or more than 90 percent wool by weight. It is also possible for the outer belt layer to be made essentially entirely of wool.
[0018] Wool is a material that is very comfortable to wear on the surface of an animal or a person's body. Wool is breathable and therefore very comfortable to wear, even during exertion. The wool or wool felt can be made as a blended fabric. The fabric then has a very high percentage of natural wool mixed with synthetic fibers. Such a blended fabric combines the pleasant feel of wool with the durability and stability of synthetic fibers. The wool can be made from fine or coarse wool. A blended fabric made from fine or coarse wool is also conceivable.
[0019] The outer girth layer can extend at least 1 cm beyond the load girth in the front area of the saddle girth. It is also possible for the outer girth layer to extend more than 2 cm or more than 3 cm beyond the load girth in the front area of the saddle girth. A filling can be arranged between the upper and lower girth layers, forming a front bulge. The filling can be wool.
[0020] By protruding the outer layer of the girth, it is ensured that the load of the girth is transferred to the horse over a wide, soft area of the outer layer of the girth. In addition, this type of arrangement allows the front bulb of the girth to move. The area of the girth which has the load girth then mainly takes up the load, while the front bulb transfers some of the load to the horse's body, but is flexible and soft. If the horse's body shape changes when it moves, the front bulb can adapt to this movement without significantly hindering the horse's movement. Thus, the outer layer of the girth protruding over the load girth ensures good load distribution with appropriate mobility and therefore pleasant wearing comfort.The wool filling ensures that the girth has sufficient flexibility and breathability, is comfortable to wear and fits well to the horse's body.
[0021] When properly fitted, the front of the girth faces the horse's head. The filling can be made of wool. The filling can be made of natural or synthetic wool. It is also possible for the filling to be made of a blend that includes natural wool and synthetic wool. It is also possible for the filling to be made of a blend that is made of wool and polyester. The wool can be Merino wool.
[0022] The outer girth layer can be sewn to the load girth with a second connecting seam in such a way that no other materials are arranged between the outer girth layer and the load girth at one seam. The first connecting seam can be arranged in the front area of the girth and the second connecting seam can be arranged in the rear area of the girth. The outer girth layer can protrude at least 1 cm laterally beyond the load girth in the rear area of the girth. It is also possible for the outer girth layer to protrude at least 2 cm or at least 3 cm laterally beyond the load girth in the rear area of the girth. A filling can be arranged between the upper and lower girth layers. The filling can be a wool filling.
[0023] This arrangement ensures that the girth can comfortably fit the horse's body, both at the front and rear, and can be flexibly adjusted to the horse's specific body shape. The advantages of the lateral projection in the rear area of the girth are essentially the same as the advantages of the lateral projection in the front area of the girth.
[0024] When properly fitted to a horse, the rear portion of the girth is positioned opposite the front of the horse.
[0025] A filling may be arranged, at least partially, between the load belt and the outer belt layer. The filling may be wool.
[0026] The advantages of the filling are those described above.
[0027] The chest area of the girth can be wider than the elbow area. The chest area of the girth can be wider than either the first or second end. It is also possible for the chest area of the girth to be wider than both the first and second ends.
[0028] This ergonomic shape, in addition to the mobility of the bulge, ensures that the horse's elbows can move freely and the horse's movement is not restricted. At the same time, a large load can be transferred from the saddle girth to the horse's body over a large area via the chest area, where the girth is wider, without significantly restricting the horse's movement. The ratio of the load to the area over which the load is transferred results in a surface pressure that can be absorbed well by the horse's body and is subjectively comfortable for the horse. The chest area of the saddle girth is essentially in the middle of the length of the saddle girth. The elbow areas are located between the chest area and the first end and between the chest area and the second end, respectively. The width extends from the front to the back.It is possible for the width of the chest area to be 150% to 250% of the width of the elbow areas. It is possible for the width of the chest area to be 180% to 220% of the width of the elbow areas. It is possible for the first end and the second end to be wider than the elbow area, but narrower than the chest area.
[0029] The girth may have a reinforcement. The reinforcement may be a leather reinforcement. The leather reinforcement may be located in the rear area of the girth. The leather reinforcement may be located in the chest area of the girth. The reinforcement may be located in the rear area of the girth and in the chest area of the girth. The soft side edge of the girth may not have any reinforcement, at least in part.
[0030] Reinforcing the girth has the advantage that it can be reinforced in places that are subject to high mechanical stress, meaning it doesn't wear out as quickly. Furthermore, attachment devices can be attached to the reinforcement, to which straps, side reins, reins, or belts can be attached. These can be used, for example, to secure the girth to parts of a horse's bridle. The girth can also be hung from the attachment devices when not in use. When stored hanging, air flows around the girth, allowing it to dry thoroughly and gently if it gets wet during use.
[0031] The first connection means may comprise one buckle. The first connection means may comprise two buckles. The second connection means may comprise one buckle. The second connection means may comprise two buckles.
[0032] Buckles are a simple and cost-effective means of detachably connecting the girth to a horse's saddle. The provision of a buckle makes it possible to combine the girth with standard saddles. This means that the girth can be combined with a suitable saddle for a horse or horse-rider combination. The provision of two buckles on the first connection and / or on the second connection means there are more adjustment options for the fit and position of the girth and saddle. This makes it possible to better adapt the girth to the body shape or to different saddles. In addition, the provision of two buckles per connection means ensures that the girth and saddle remain stable on the horse, even if a buckle fails or if a strap threaded through a buckle breaks.The arrangement of two buckles thus creates redundancy in the fastening of the saddle girth, thus preventing riding accidents.
[0033] The buckles can be pin or roller buckles. The buckles can also be double-bar buckles or click buckles. The decisive factor is that the buckles allow the girth to be quickly and detachably connected to a saddle. The buckles can be attached to the girth using a seam. It is possible for the buckles to be attached to the first connection means and / or the second connection means using a leather loop and a seam, with the first connection means and / or the second connection means being arranged on the outer girth layer.
[0034] A fastening element can be formed in the chest area of the girth. The fastening element can be designed as a D-ring. The fastening element can also be designed as a snap hook. It is also possible for the fastening element to be designed as a D-ring to which a snap hook is attached.
[0035] A special fastening element allows the girth to be connected to the horse's bridle. This ensures that the girth does not slip and is positioned comfortably on the horse's body.
[0036] The fastening element can be arranged on the reinforcement. In this case, the fastening element is connected to the outer belt layer via the reinforcement.
[0037] A fastening strap that can be detachably fastened on at least one side can be arranged in the chest area of the saddle girth.
[0038] Using such a fastening strap, other components of a horse's bridle can be attached to the saddle girth.
[0039] The fastening strap can be made of leather, for example. The fastening strap can be detachably attached to the girth with a button or a toggle fastener. It is also possible for the fastening strap to be attached to the girth with a snap fastener or a Velcro fastener. It is crucial that the fastening strap is detachably connected to the chest area of the girth on at least one side.
[0040] The object of the invention is further achieved by a method for producing a saddle girth. The method can be used to produce a saddle girth as described above. The method comprises the following steps:
[0041] - Arranging a lower belt layer,
[0042] - Arranging a load belt on the lower belt layer, whereby the lower belt layer projects beyond the load belt on one side, in particular on both sides,
[0043] - Arranging an upper belt layer on the load belt and the lower belt layer, wherein preferably the upper belt layer has substantially the same mass as the lower belt layer,
[0044] - joining the upper belt layer, the load belt and the lower belt layer with a first connecting seam, whereby no other materials are placed between the upper belt layer and the load belt and between the lower belt layer and the load belt at the seam before sewing,
[0045] - Filling a space between the upper belt layer and the lower belt layer with a filling material after the connecting seam between the upper belt layer, lower belt layer and load belt has been created and preferably after an outer connecting seam between the upper belt layer and lower belt layer has been created laterally outside the load belt.
[0046] The process can be used to produce a saddle girth as described above. A saddle girth produced using the process has the same advantages as described above.
[0047] In the method, the lower belt layer and the upper belt layer may be formed substantially from wool felt. The filling material may be formed substantially from wool.
[0048] The selection of materials has essentially the same advantages as previously described.
[0049] The procedure may include the following further steps:
[0050] - Creating a second connecting seam, preferably in the rear area of the saddle girth, whereby the outer girth layer is sewn to the load girth through the second connecting seam in such a way that no other materials are arranged between the outer girth layer and the load girth at the seam,
[0051] - Filling a gap between the upper and lower girth layers at the rear of the saddle girth with a filling material after the second connecting seam has been created between the upper girth layer, lower girth layer, and load girth, and preferably after an external connecting seam has been created between the upper and lower girth layers laterally outside the load girth. The second connecting seam has essentially the same advantages as previously described.
[0052] The procedure may include the further step:
[0053] Arranging a first connecting means at a first end of the saddle strap and connecting the first connecting means to a first end of the load strap.
[0054] The arrangement of a connecting device on the saddle girth has essentially the same advantages as previously described.
[0055] The object of the invention is further achieved by the use of a multi-layer saddle girth for fastening a saddle, wherein the saddle girth comprises a load girth and a felt layer completely surrounding the load girth.
[0056] By using such a girth, a horse is essentially not restricted in its movement.
[0057] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.
[0058] It shows :
[0059] Figure 1 : A short girth;
[0060] Figure 2 : a western saddle girth;
[0061] Figure 3: a cross-section of an elbow area of a short saddle girth or a western saddle girth;
[0062] Figure 4 : a long girth ;
[0063] Figure 5 : a cross-section of an elbow area of a long girth.
[0064] Figure 1 shows a short saddle girth 1. A load belt 2 is formed in the saddle girth 1. The saddle girth 1 has a nominal length 27 of 70 cm. The nominal length 27 is the length over which a load can be transferred via a first connection means 5 and a second connection means 6 as well as the load belt 2. The saddle girth 1 has a first end 3 and a second end 4. A first connection means 5 is formed at the first end 3. A second connection means 6 is formed at the second end 4. The first connection means 5 is formed with its entire base area on the first end 3. The second connection means 6 is formed with its entire base area on the second end 4. The saddle girth 1 has a chest area 7 and two elbow areas 8. The elbow areas 8 are each arranged between the chest area 7 and the first end 3 and 4 respectively. the second end 4 .The chest area 7 is arranged between the two elbow areas 8. The load belt 2 is surrounded by an outer belt layer 9. The outer belt layer comprises an upper belt layer 10 and a lower belt layer (not shown). A soft edge 12 is formed in a front area 18 to the side of the load belt 2. The soft edge 12 is designed to be bendable relative to the load belt 2 by a first connecting seam 13. The saddle girth 1 has a second connecting seam 14. In addition, the saddle girth has two outer connecting seams 15. The upper belt layer 10 is connected to the load belt 2 and the lower belt layer (not shown) by the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14. The upper belt layer 10 is connected to the lower belt layer (not shown) by the two outer connecting seams 15. The two outer connecting seams 15 have no points of contact with the load belt 2 .A front bulge 17 is formed between the first connecting seam 13 and the outer connecting seam 15 in the front region 18 of the girth 1. The front bulge 17 is designed so that it can be bent relative to the load belt 2. The two outer connecting seams 15 as well as the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14 divide the cross-section into three tube regions 32. An intermediate region 33 is also formed in the chest region 7. The intermediate region is enclosed by two tube regions 32. The leather reinforcement 20 is arranged on the intermediate region 33. The girth 1 also has a rear region 19. When the girth 1 is used correctly, the front region 18 points towards the front of the horse. The front of the horse is the region of the horse in which the head is arranged.When the saddle girth 1 is used correctly, the rear area 19 of the saddle girth 1 points towards the rear area of the horse. The rear area of the horse is the area opposite the front area of the horse. The leather reinforcement 20 is formed in the chest area 7 of the saddle girth 1. The leather reinforcement 20 and the chest area 7 are arranged in the middle of the length of the saddle girth 1. The leather reinforcement 20 has a fastening strap 23. The fastening strap 23 is firmly connected to the leather reinforcement 20 on one side. On another side, the fastening strap 23 can be detachably connected to the leather reinforcement 20. The detachable connection of the fastening strap 23 to the leather reinforcement 20 is ensured by means of a button 28 on the leather reinforcement 20 and a buttonhole 29 on the fastening strap 23. The leather reinforcement 20 has a D-ring 22.The D-ring 22 has a diameter of 3 mm. The dimensions of the D-ring 22 are 30 mm x 30 mm. A first connection means 5 is arranged at the first end 4 of the load belt 2. A second connection means 6 is arranged at the second end 4 of the load belt 2. The connection means 5, 6 are each U-shaped. The first connection means 5 is identical to the second connection means 6. Both the first connection means 5 and the second connection means 6 each have two buckles 21. The buckles 21 are designed as belt buckles. The buckles 21 each have a rectangular strap receptacle 30. In the area of the chest area 7 the girth has a width of 19 cm. In the elbow area 8, the girth can have a width of 9.5 cm. Both the D-ring 22 and the buckles 21 are made of stainless steel.
[0065] Figure 2 shows a western saddle girth 1. The western saddle girth 1 is essentially designed in a similar way to the short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1. In contrast to the short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1, the western saddle girth 1 has an oval first connection means 5 and an oval second connection means 6. In addition, the western saddle girth 1 has two buckles 21, each of which has a rounded strap receptacle 30. One buckle 21 is formed on the first end 3 of the western saddle girth 1 and one buckle 21 is formed on the second end 4 of the western saddle girth 1. The western saddle girth 1 has a nominal length 27 of 75 cm.
[0066] Figure 3 shows a cross-section of an elbow region 8 of a short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1 or of a western saddle girth 1 from Figure 2. In the cross-section in the elbow region 8, the short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1 and the western saddle girth 1 from Figure 2 are essentially identical. The saddle girth 1 has a load girth 2. In addition, the saddle girth 1 has an outer girth layer 9. The outer girth layer 9 has an upper girth layer 10 and a lower girth layer 11. The upper girth layer 10 is connected to the lower girth layer 11 in the region of the load girth 2 by a first connecting seam 13 and a second connecting seam 14. In the area of the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14, no further materials are formed apart from the seam material, the load belt 2, the upper belt layer 10 and the lower belt layer 11.The outer connecting seams 15 connect the upper belt layer 10 to the lower belt layer 11. Between the outer connecting seam 15 and the first connecting seam 13 there is a chamber 31 which is delimited by the upper belt layer 10 and the lower belt layer 11. Between the second connecting seam 14 and the outer connecting seam 15 there is a further chamber 31 which is delimited by the upper belt layer 10 and the lower belt layer 11. Between the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14 as well as the load belt 2 and the upper belt layer 10 there is a further chamber 31. Between the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, the lower belt layer 11 and the load belt 2 there is a further chamber 31. The chambers 31 are equipped with a wool filling 16.The load belt 2 divides the area between the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, as well as the upper belt layer 10 and the lower belt layer 11 into two chambers 31. The two outer connecting seams 15 as well as the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14 divide the cross-section into three tube areas 32. In the cross-section, the saddle girth 1 has a width of 9.5 cm. In the cross-section, the saddle girth 1 has a height of 3.2 cm. The outer belt layer 9 is made of wool felt. The wool felt has a thickness of 4 mm. The wool filling 16 is made of new wool. The load belt 2 is made of polyester. In the area of the first connecting seam 13 and the area of the second connecting seam 14, the saddle girth 1 has a height of 0.7 cm in cross-section.
[0067] Figure 4 shows a long saddle girth 1. The long saddle girth 1 is essentially designed analogously to the short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1. Unlike the short saddle girth 1 from Figure 1, the long saddle girth 1 has a nominal length 27 of 130 cm. Furthermore, in addition to the two outer connecting seams 15, the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14, the long saddle girth 1 has a third connecting seam 24, a fourth connecting seam 25 and a fifth connecting seam 26. In the area of the first end 3, the second end 4 and the two elbow areas 8, the two outer connecting seams 15, the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, the third connecting seam 24, the fourth connecting seam 25 and the fifth connecting seam 26 are essentially parallel.The outer connecting seams 15 as well as the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, the third connecting seam 24, the fourth connecting seam 25 and the fifth connecting seam 26 divide the cross-section of the long saddle girth 1 in the region of the first end 3 and the second end 4 as well as in the region of the two elbow regions 8 into six tubular regions 32. In the region of the first end 3 and the second end 4 as well as in the region of the two elbow regions 8, the six tubular regions 32 are essentially parallel. A leather protector 32 is formed in the front region 18 and covers the front bead 17. The first connecting means 5 is only partially formed on the first end 3 of the load belt 2. The second connecting means 6 is only partially formed on the second end 4 of the load belt.
[0068] Figure 5 shows a cross-section of an elbow region (not shown) of a long saddle girth 1. The cross-section is essentially analogous to the cross-section in Figure 3. Unlike the cross-section in Figure 3, the cross-section of the long saddle girth 1 in Figure 5 has, in addition to the two outer connecting seams, the first connecting seam 13 and the second connecting seam 14, a third connecting seam 24, a fourth connecting seam 25 and a fifth connecting seam 26. The load belt 2 is arranged in the region of the second connecting seam 14 as well as the third connecting seam 24 and the fourth connecting seam 25. The two outer connecting seams 15 as well as the first connecting seam 13 and the fifth connecting seam 26 do not enclose the load belt 2.Eight chambers 31 are defined by the upper belt layer 10, the lower belt layer 11, the load belt 2, the two outer connecting seams 15, the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, the third connecting seam 24, the fourth connecting seam 25, and the fifth connecting seam 26. The eight chambers 31 are provided with a wool filling 16. The two outer connecting seams, the first connecting seam 13, the second connecting seam 14, the third connecting seam 24, the fourth connecting seam 25, and the fifth connecting seam 26 divide the cross-section at the first end 3, the second end 4, and the two elbow regions into five tube regions 32.
Claims
Patent claims 1. Saddle girth (1) for fastening a saddle on a horse, comprising: - a load belt (2) for taking up the tensile load in the fastened state of the saddle comprising a first end (3) and a second end (4), - a first connecting means (5) arranged at the first end (3), - in particular a second connection means (6) which is arranged at the second end (4), - a chest area (7) and two elbow areas (8) between the two ends (3,4), the elbow areas (8) being arranged on both sides of the chest area (7), - an outer belt layer (9) comprising an upper belt layer (10) and a lower belt layer (11) which are arranged on both sides of the load belt (2), wherein the outer belt layer (9) is designed in such a way that it enables a soft contact and the upper belt layer (10) and the lower belt layer (11) protrude beyond the load belt (2) so that the upper belt layer (10) and the lower belt layer (11) are connected laterally outside the load belt (2) to the outer belt layer (9) and forms a lateral, soft edge (12), characterized in that the outer belt layer (9) is sewn to the load belt (2) by a first connecting seam (5) in such a way that no other materials are present at the seam. materials are arranged between the outer belt layer (9) and the load belt (2) and the first connecting seam (13) enables a folding movement of the soft, lateral edge.
2. Saddle girth (1) for attaching a saddle to a horse, in particular according to claim 1, comprising: - a load belt (2) for taking up the tensile load in the fastened state of the saddle comprising a first end (3) and a second end (4), - a first connecting means (5) which is arranged at the first end (3), - in particular a second connection means (6) which is arranged at the second end (4), - a chest area (7) and two elbow areas (8) between the two ends (3,4), the elbow areas (8) being arranged on both sides of the chest area (7), - an outer belt layer (9) comprising an upper belt layer (10) and a lower belt layer (11) which are arranged on both sides of the load belt (2), wherein the outer belt layer (9) is designed in such a way that it enables a soft contact and the upper and lower belt layers (10, 11) protrude beyond the load belt (2) so that the upper and lower belt layers (10, 11) extend laterally outside the load belt (2) to the outer Belt layer (9) are connected and forms lateral, soft edges (12), characterized in that the outer belt layer (9) comprises a proportion of more than 70 percent by weight and preferably more than 80 percent by weight, particularly preferably more than 90 percent by weight, preferably completely, of wool and the wool is in particular in the form of wool felt.
3. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer girth layer (9) in a front region (18) of the saddle girth (1) has at least 1 cm, in particular 2 cm, further in particular 3 cm, protrudes laterally beyond the load belt (2) and a filling, in particular a wool filling, is arranged between the upper and the lower belt layer (10, 11), so that a front bead is formed.
4. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer girth layer (9) is sewn to the load girth (2) by a second connecting seam (14) such that no other materials are arranged between the outer girth layer (9) and the load girth (2) at the seam, wherein the first connecting seam (13) is arranged in the front region (18) of the saddle girth (1) and the second connecting seam (14) is arranged in the rear region (19) of the saddle girth (1), and wherein preferably the outer girth layer (9) in the rear region (19) of the saddle girth (1) protrudes laterally at least 1 cm, in particular 2 cm, further in particular 3 cm beyond the load girth (2) and between the upper and lower girth layers (10, 11) a filling (16), in particular a wool filling (16), is arranged.
5. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a filling (16), in particular a wool filling (16), is arranged at least partially between the load girth (2) and the outer girth layer (9).
6. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the chest region (7) of the saddle girth (1) is wider than the elbow region (8) and in particular wider than the first or second end (3, 4).
7. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the saddle girth (1) comprises a reinforcement (20), in particular a leather reinforcement (20), in particular a leather reinforcement (20) in the rear region (19) of the saddle girth (1) and / or a reinforcement (20) in the chest area (7), wherein in particular the lateral soft edge (12) does not comprise any reinforcement (20).
8. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first connecting means (5) and in particular the second connecting means (6) each comprise a buckle (21) and in particular two buckles (21).
9. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a fastening element, preferably a D-ring (22) and / or a snap hook, is formed in the chest area (7) of the saddle girth (1).
10. Saddle girth (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a fastening strap (23) which can be releasably fastened at least on one side is arranged in the chest area (7).
11. A method for producing a saddle girth (1), in particular a saddle girth (1) according to one of claims 1-10, comprising the following steps: - arranging a lower belt layer (11), - Arranging a load belt (2) on the lower belt layer (11) , wherein the lower belt layer (11) projects beyond the load belt (2) on one side, in particular on both sides, - Arranging an upper belt layer (10) on the load belt (2) and the lower belt layer (11), wherein preferably the upper belt layer (10) has substantially the same mass as the lower belt layer (11), - connecting the upper belt layer (10), the load belt (2) and the lower belt layer (11) with a first connecting seam (13), wherein no other materials are arranged between the upper belt layer (10) and the load belt (2) and between the lower belt layer (11) and the load belt (2) at the seam before sewing, - filling a space between the upper belt layer (10) and the lower belt layer (11) with a filling material after the connecting seam between the upper belt layer (10), the lower belt layer (11) and the load belt (2) has been created and preferably after an outer connecting seam (15) between the upper belt layer (10) and lower belt layer (11) laterally outside the load belt (2).
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the lower belt layer (11) and the upper belt layer (10) are essentially made of wool felt and the filling material (16) is essentially preferably made of wool.
13. Method according to one of claims 11 to 12, comprising the further steps: - creating a second connecting seam (14), preferably in the rear region (19) of the saddle girth (1), wherein the outer girth layer (9) is sewn to the load girth (2) by the second connecting seam (14) in such a way that no other materials are arranged between the outer girth layer (9) and the load girth (2) at the seam location, - Filling a space between the upper belt layer (10) and the lower belt layer (11) in the rear region (19) of the saddle belt (2) with a filling material (16) after the second connecting seam (14) between the upper belt layer (10), the lower belt layer (11) and the load belt (2) has been created and preferably after an outer connecting seam (15) between the upper belt layer (10) and the lower belt layer (11) has been created laterally outside the load belt (2).
14. Method according to one of claims 11 to 14, comprising the steps: Arranging a first connecting means (5) at a first end (3) of the girth (1) and connecting the first connecting means (5) with a first end (3) of the load belt (2).
15. Use of a multi-layer saddle girth (1) for fastening a saddle, wherein the saddle girth (1) comprises a load girth (2) and a felt layer completely surrounding the load girth (2).