Saddle for a riding animal

Abstract

The invention relates to a saddle (1) for a riding animal, preferably a horse, comprising a seat cushion (2) and at least two back cushions (3), wherein the back cushions (3) are arranged under the seat cushion (2) in such a way that the back cushions (3) form a channel (4) in the longitudinal direction and are connected by the seat cushion (2), wherein the seat cushion (2) and the back cushions (3) are a single piece and are made of at least one substantially bubble-free and flexible material.

Description

[0001] Saddle for a riding animal

[0002] The invention relates to a saddle for a riding animal according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0003] State-of-the-art saddles for riding animals consist of several layers or filled covers, preferably made of leather. These covers are usually filled with various soft, yet relatively firm, fillers, such as synthetic wool. Typically, a saddle tree made of a rigid material, such as wood or fiberglass-reinforced plastic, is incorporated into the saddle for stability.

[0004] However, the stiffness of the saddle tree and other materials typically used to make saddles restricts the animal's freedom of movement, particularly in the back. The animal's shoulders are also restricted, particularly by stirrups attached to the saddle tree that make riding easier. However, a horse's shoulder blades must continually move back and forth during the natural movement of walking, so restricting the shoulder blades places additional strain on the animal. Poorly fitting saddles can even cause pain for the animal. A further problem with stiffened saddle trees and rigid materials such as leather is the reduced communication between rider and horse through body movements. In particular, so-called seat aids and weight aids cannot be used with optimal nuance.This effect is further enhanced by the smooth leather, as the rider unintentionally slips in the saddle and gives the horse unwanted weight and seat aids.

[0005] In order to improve communication between rider and horse and to ensure the horse’s freedom of movement,

[0006] EP 3 034 459 A1 discloses a saddle that dispenses with a gullet and a rigid saddle tree, providing a flexible and soft saddle. The disadvantage of this saddle is that it still uses smooth leather, and its flexibility makes precise positioning on the horse's back difficult.

[0007] DE 6 901 906 U discloses a saddle made entirely of foamed plastic. Individual components, such as the girth or stirrup holders, can be foamed into the saddle. Disadvantages of this saddle include the tendency of foamed plastic to crack and / or break, and the inability to reinforce and / or pad areas where necessary.

[0008] There is therefore a great need for a saddle that does not restrict the riding animal's freedom of movement and improves communication between rider and riding animal by means of seat aids and / or weight aids, and in particular allows for more nuanced seat aids and / or weight aids. Furthermore, the saddle should reliably prevent the rider and / or saddle from accidentally slipping and / or sliding on the riding animal's back. Furthermore, the saddle should be stable, lightweight, easy to clean, durable, and long-lasting. Furthermore, the saddle should be simple, quick, and cost-effective to produce, as well as individually adaptable to the rider and / or riding animal, in particular to the riding animal's back. The invention therefore sets itself the task of providing a saddle for a riding animal to overcome the aforementioned difficulties.

[0009] This problem is solved in a surprisingly simple but effective manner by a saddle according to the teaching of independent main claim 1.

[0010] According to the invention, a saddle for a riding animal is proposed, wherein the saddle comprises a seat cushion and at least two back cushions, wherein the back cushions are arranged beneath the seat cushion such that the back cushions form a channel in the longitudinal direction and are connected by the seat cushion. The saddle is characterized in that the seat cushion and the back cushions are formed in one piece and are made of at least one substantially bubble-free and flexible material.

[0011] The basic idea of ​​the invention is that the one-piece and bubble-free design of the seat and back cushions improves the transmission of sitting aids and / or weight aids, as these are not transmitted from one component to the next, but directly through the material. By choosing a flexible material, it is also possible to preserve the natural freedom of movement of the mount and not restrict and / or hinder its movement through rigid components. Furthermore, by choosing a flexible material, the saddle can adapt optimally to the mount's back, and pressure points and / or chafing are reliably avoided. Furthermore, the essentially bubble-free design makes the saddle stable and durable. Furthermore, sitting aids and / or weight aids are not dampened and / or distorted by the randomly and / or irregularly arranged bubbles.According to the invention, the saddle for a riding animal has a seat cushion and at least two back cushions. It is preferably conceivable for the seat cushion and / or the back cushions to be made of the same material according to the invention or to be made of at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20 different materials according to the invention. The different materials can be optimally selected according to their intended function and / or their intended position in the seat cushion and / or back cushion.

[0012] The seat cushion is designed to allow the rider to sit on it during intended use. For this purpose, it is preferably raised lengthwise at the front and back, with the raised lengthwise areas being connected by a type of hollow. More preferably, the seat cushion slopes down transversely to the lengthwise direction on both sides so that a rider sitting on the seat cushion can place at least one leg or legs laterally past the seat cushion. This design not only stabilizes the rider on the mount, but also makes it easier for them to sit correctly. The rider's correct position on the mount facilitates the use of seat aids and / or weight aids.

[0013] Furthermore, according to the invention, the two back cushions are arranged beneath the seat cushion in such a way that the back cushions form a channel in the longitudinal direction and the back cushions are connected by the seat cushion. The back cushions are designed to be placed on the mount. They are positioned to the left and right of the mount's spine so that the channel is positioned above the spine. This prevents strain on the spine, which protects the mount's back. Because they are placed to the left and right of the spine, and because the spine forms the highest point of the back on most mounts, this enables the saddle to be positioned securely on the mount's back. The back cushion is preferably made from a single block; even more preferably, it consists of two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more blocks, of the same or different designs, arranged behind and / or next to one another.The back pad can be manufactured in several blocks during production, and / or the back pad can be divided or further divided after production. By designing it with multiple blocks, the back pad can expand or contract by expanding or compressing the angle between the butt edges of the individual blocks, thus adapting to the movements of the mount.

[0014] The term “channel” refers to an elongated, continuous recess between the back cushions, which is open towards the back of the mount and is limited on the side opposite the open side by the seat cushion.

[0015] The term "longitudinal direction" refers to a saddle orientation that, when used as intended, corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the mount, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the spine. In particular, the longitudinal direction is the direction in which the mount moves when moving forward.

[0016] Furthermore, the invention provides that the seat cushion and the back cushion are formed in one piece and from at least one substantially bubble-free and flexible material.

[0017] The term "one-piece" refers to an article consisting of a single part or a single component. The saddle is particularly preferably formed in one piece. The term "one-piece" refers to the ability to be manufactured in a single production process, in particular, but by no means exclusively, in a single injection molding process, a single casting process, a single 3D printing process, and / or a combination thereof. In particular, the subsequent attachment of additional separate components is not necessary. Downstream corrective work, such as grinding and / or filing, is not considered a separate production process.

[0018] The term “bubble-free” refers to a material that has no or only a small number of bubbles and / or air inclusions due to the manufacturing process. Foams in particular are not bubble-free. Intentionally arranged cavities whose arrangement and / or design is at least deliberately influenced during manufacturing are not bubbles within the meaning of the term “bubble-free”. The term “essentially” means that there is only a small, in particular insignificant, change, alteration and / or deviation from the corresponding conditions. With regard to the term “essentially bubble-free”, this means that the material used does not contain any bubbles under ideal conditions when manufactured using the method used. During production under real conditions, however, bubbles may form in an insignificant number, arrangement and / or cluster.In particular, a material is essentially bubble-free if, on average, less than one bubble occurs per cubic centimeter and the bubbles occupy, on average, less than 10% of the volume per cubic centimeter.

[0019] The term “flexible” refers to the ability of a material to bend, deform, and / or adapt easily without breaking, cracking, and / or being permanently altered.

[0020] The term "mounted animal" refers to an animal that can be ridden. Examples of mountable animals include, but are by no means limited to, horses, especially various horse breeds or ponies; equine animals such as donkeys, mules, or hinnies; zebras, llamas, elephants; camels such as dromedaries or Bactrian camels; reindeer, elk; cattle such as water buffalo, yaks, cows, or oxen; and ostriches.

[0021] By means of the invention it is possible to provide a saddle that

[0022] Communication between rider and mount is significantly improved through seat aids and / or weight aids. The one-piece design of the seat and back padding also makes production simple, quick, and cost-effective. At the same time, the mount's freedom of movement is improved compared to conventional saddles, and the saddle is easily adjustable to the mount, as well as being durable, lightweight, easy to clean, and stable.

[0023] Advantageous further developments of the invention, which can be implemented individually or in combination, are presented in the subclaims.

[0024] In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable for the seat cushion and the back cushion to be monolithic. A monolithic design allows for the transmission of seat aids and / or weight aids to the back of the mount particularly effectively and unadulterated. This enables very good communication between rider and mount. Particularly preferably, the saddle is designed as a monolithic unit with components described elsewhere. Even more preferably, the back cushion and the seat cushion are completely chemically cross-linked.

[0025] The term “monolithic” refers to a component that consists of a single piece, is coherent and has no joints.

[0026] It is conceivable that the seat cushion and / or the back cushions are at least partially, preferably completely, made of a castable, injection-moldable and / or 3D-printable plastic. Even more preferably, the saddle with the components described elsewhere is at least partially, preferably completely, made of a castable, injection-moldable and / or 3D-printable plastic. This enables the partial or complete production of the seat cushion and the back cushions or the saddle using a casting, injection-moldable and / or 3D-printing process. The advantage of casting or injection-moldable processes is the simple, fast and cost-effective production, which makes it possible to produce a large number of saddles according to the invention within a very short time. The advantage of the 3D printing process is the simple and fast adaptation to the riding animal and the rider.In particular, it is conceivable to adapt the seat cushion to the rider's buttocks, for example by means of a 3D scan of the rider's buttocks, and to adapt the back cushion to the back of the mount, for example by means of a 3D scan of the mount's back. The data obtained from the scan can be entered into a suitable program that controls the 3D printer carrying out the 3D printing process, so that the seat cushion and back cushion are optimally adapted to the respective rider and mount and are therefore particularly comfortable and gentle. In addition to the 3D scans, general anatomical knowledge of humans and mounts can be incorporated into the design of the seat cushion and back cushion.Preferred casting, injection-molding and / or 3D-printable plastics that meet the requirements of the invention are in particular acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (AB S), acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer (ASA), polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene mixed with polycarbonate (PC-AB S), polyoxymethylene (POM), glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), carbon, glass fibers, filament, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), in particular a thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC), silicone, a polylactide (PLA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), rubber, caoutchouc, a polymer and / or a mixture thereof.Items made from these materials generally exhibit a high coefficient of static friction, ensuring the saddle stays firmly in place on the horse's back, effectively preventing slippage, and providing a secure and stable seat for the rider. They are also wipeable, washable, waterproof, water-repellent, dirt-repellent, sweat-resistant, dermatologically safe, tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant, cut-resistant, durable, heat-resistant, cold-resistant, weather-resistant, slip-resistant, flexible, and / or elastic. These properties are advantageous for saddles, as they are exposed to liquids, especially sweat, the elements, friction, tensile forces, and / or sharp-edged objects. The waterproof, water-repellent, dirt-repellent, wipeable, and / or washable design makes the saddle quick and easy to clean, often without the need for chemical additives.

[0027] In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable for the seat cushion and / or the back cushion to be flexible and / or elastic. In this way, the seat cushion and / or the back cushion can still adapt optimally to the rider or the mount even if there are inaccurate fits. The seat cushion and / or the back cushion are preferably flexible and / or elastic because they are made of at least one flexible and / or elastic material, as mentioned elsewhere. Such materials are known to those skilled in the art. Alternatively and / or additionally, the elasticity and / or compliance can be brought about by the formation of certain structures, in particular a meandering structure, or by introducing slits and / or cracks.Another advantage of a flexible and / or elastic seat or back pad is the saddle's ability to adapt to the movements of both rider and mount while riding. This means that the saddle restricts both rider and mount's freedom of movement less, and the mount's forward movement, in particular, requires less effort.

[0028] Furthermore, it is conceivable for the saddle to comprise a saddle tree, whereby the saddle is completely accommodated in the seat padding and / or back padding. The saddle tree gives the saddle additional stability and thus enables the rider to sit better on the horse. In a further embodiment, it is conceivable for the saddle tree to be made of plastic and / or leather. The saddle tree is particularly preferably made of a tensile-resistant, dimensionally stable, hard, very hard, stable and / or very stable plastic with a high resistance to deformation and / or breakage, as mentioned elsewhere. However, it is conceivable for the plastic to be bendable. The term “tensile-resistant” refers in particular to a plastic that is not tensile-elastic or only slightly elastic, i.e. that it stretches only to a small extent under the influence of tensile forces.Preferably, the saddle tree is curved, with the sides of the curve being laterally bendable, so that the angle within the curve is at least partially adjustable. This allows the saddle tree to bend open or closed depending on the movements of the mount, thus hindering both rider and mount, or only to a significantly lesser extent.

[0029] The term "fully integrated" refers to an arrangement of the saddle tree within the seat pad and / or back pad such that the surface of the saddle tree is covered by the seat pad and / or back pad at all points during intended use. However, it is conceivable that the saddle tree may still be accessible, for example, by pushing and / or folding away part of the back pad and / or seat pad.

[0030] It is further conceivable for at least one notch to be arranged between the seat cushion and the back cushions. Preferably, at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten notches, of the same or different design, are arranged between the seat cushion and the back cushions. The notch enables engagement between the seat cushion and the back cushion. Particularly preferably, an notch is arranged on both sides between the seat cushion and the first back cushion or the second back cushion. Particularly preferably, the notch is located on the outside, with the outside being the side of the saddle seat on which the rider sits during intended use. The notch enables the attachment of further parts of the saddle, in particular stirrups.It is further conceivable for the notch to enable access to a saddle tree described elsewhere, the saddle tree comprising a stirrup attachment, in particular a saddle buckle, at the accessible point. This enables stirrups to be attached to the saddle tree. When used as intended, the notch conceals the buckles which enable the length of the stirrups, and in this way prevents the build-up of unpleasant pressure on the rider and / or mount. In a further embodiment, it is conceivable for the notch to run from one side through the seat padding to the other side of the saddle. In other words, the notch is designed in the manner of a tunnel through the seat padding and / or the back padding. In particular, a strap can be arranged in this tunnel, on which a stirrup is and / or can be arranged on each side.More preferably, the notch is arranged on the inside of the saddle. The inside of the saddle is the side that lies on the back of the mount during intended use. It is particularly preferably conceivable to allow a girth to engage with the saddle, with the notch concealing the girth buckles. More preferably, the girth is attached and / or attachable to a saddle tree described elsewhere. Even more preferably, the notch is also formed through the seat cushion, in the manner of a tunnel, and a strap is arranged in this tunnel, which allows the girth to be attached.

[0031] Furthermore, it is conceivable for the saddle to comprise at least one strap, wherein the strap is partially received in the seat cushion and / or in the back cushions or in one of the back cushions. A saddle girth and / or a stirrup can be attached to the strap, as described elsewhere. In addition to the method described elsewhere of making an incision in which the strap is arranged, it is also conceivable to embed the strap in the at least one material forming the seat cushion and / or the back cushion during production of the seat cushion and / or the back cushion. Therefore, if a casting process and / or injection molding process is involved, it is preferably conceivable to place the strap in the mold and then introduce the material into the mold. In the 3D printing process described elsewhere, it is conceivable to print the strap on the unfinished or finished part during printing.to place the semi-finished blank and thus embed it in the seat cushion and / or back cushion. Particularly preferably, the strap comprises at least one recess, in particular a punched-out portion, through which the seat cushion material and / or back cushion material flows or is pressed during embedding and / or insertion into the mold. In this way, the strap is positively connected to the seat cushion and / or back cushion and cannot slip or fall out of the seat cushion and / or back cushion and / or be pulled out.

[0032] In a further development of the invention, it is conceivable for the saddle to comprise at least two saddle flaps and / or at least two knee rolls, wherein the saddle flaps and / or the knee rolls are formed in one piece with the seat padding and the back padding and are bubble-free. The saddle flaps and / or the knee rolls are particularly preferably made of the same material as the seat padding and / or the back padding. In this way, aids that are to be transmitted to the riding animal via the thighs can also be transmitted optimally. The knee rolls serve to stabilize or facilitate the rider's seat, in particular by limiting the rider's freedom of movement. The saddle flaps have the function of protecting the side of the riding animal from friction caused by the leg or the girth and of protecting the rider's leg from, for example, the buckles that hold the girth.The saddle flaps are preferably designed in several parts and / or have at least one notch. A girth can be threaded between the parts of the saddle flaps and / or through the notch. This protects the rider and the animal from pressure and / or chafing caused by the girth.

[0033] In a further development, it is conceivable for at least one loop on the knee roll and / or the saddle flap to be designed as a single piece. Preferably, at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten loops, of the same or different designs, are designed as a single piece on the knee roll and / or the saddle flap. The single-piece design can be brought about in particular by attaching a corresponding loop, by an incision through the knee roll and / or the saddle flap, or directly during the manufacture of the knee roll and / or the saddle flap. Unnecessary lengths of straps can preferably be attached to the loop so that they are kept tidy. Furthermore, it is conceivable to pass a strap through the loop, for example, which, in conjunction with a stirrup or a girth, ensures the perfect fit of the knee roll and / or the saddle flap.Additionally or alternatively, it is conceivable to design at least one loop, preferably at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten loops, of the same or different design, in one piece on the seat cushion and / or on the back cushion.

[0034] In a further development, it is conceivable that the seat pad, the back pad, the saddle flaps, the knee rolls and / or the strap are at least partially, regionally and / or sectionally, preferably completely, dyed, for example, superficially or over the entire surface, coated and / or printed, using methods and measures known to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, other parts of the saddle not mentioned are also dyed, coated and / or printed. Most preferably, the saddle is dyed, coated and / or printed. In particular, the at least one layer has one or more, preferably all, of the properties mentioned elsewhere.Within the scope of the invention, it has been recognized that the use of materials other than the leather known in the prior art enables at least partial, regional and / or sectional, preferably complete, coloring, coating and / or printing, taking the material into account, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. The coloring, coating and / or printing can be done for visually appealing reasons, in particular decorations, to increase longevity, for training purposes, etc. It is also conceivable to individualize the saddles through coloring, coating and / or printing, thus enabling easier assignment to the owner, rider and / or mount. It is also conceivable to apply information, in particular in the form of pictograms and / or text, to the saddle. This can in particular contain instructions for correct care and / or correct attachment of the saddle.

[0035] In a further development, it is conceivable that the seat pad and / or the back pad are transparent or made of a transparent material and contain additives and / or at least one, preferably at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten, identical or different, inserts. More preferably, other parts of the saddle, in particular saddle flaps and / or knee rolls, are transparent and contain additives and / or at least one, preferably at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten, identical or different, inserts. Most preferably, the saddle is transparent and contains additives and / or at least one, preferably at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten, identical or different, inserts. The additives can in particular be glitter, gemstones and / or confetti.The inserts can preferably be small to large-format pictograms and / or drawings. This can also be done for visually appealing reasons, training and / or customization purposes, and / or for informational purposes, as mentioned elsewhere.

[0036] Furthermore, it is conceivable for the seat pad and / or back pad to have a structured surface. Preferably, the surface structuring, particularly the surface of the back pad, includes channels that allow fluids, especially sweat, to drain away. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the structuring to be designed in such a way that the friction between the seat pad and rider, or between the back pad and the mount, is increased. This provides the saddle with better grip and prevents it from slipping.

[0037] Further details, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment in conjunction with the subclaims. The respective features can be implemented individually and / or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the embodiment. The embodiment is illustrated schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate identical or functionally identical elements, or elements that correspond to one another in terms of their function.

[0038] In detail:

[0039] Fig. 1 is a first isometric view of a saddle according to the invention;

[0040] Fig. 2 : a second isometric view of the saddle according to the invention; and

[0041] Fig. 3: a third isometric view of the saddle according to the invention. Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 3 show isometric views of a saddle 1 according to the invention. The saddle 1 comprises a seat cushion 2 and two back cushions 3 arranged beneath the seat cushion 2. The back cushions 3 are spaced apart from one another, forming a channel 4 between them. The spine of the mount runs longitudinally through the channel 4 and is therefore not subjected to any load by the saddle 1.

[0042] The saddle 1 further comprises two saddle flaps 5, which are designed in two parts. The saddle flaps 5 are arranged on the outside at the junction of the seat cushion 2 and the back cushion 3. The saddle flaps 5 each have two knee rolls 6, which support the rider's leg and limit its movement. Furthermore, the saddle flaps 5 each comprise a loop 8. A strap (not shown), for example, the strap of a stirrup, which is adjustable in length, can be attached to the free end of the loop 8. This keeps the strap tidy and out of the way while riding.

[0043] Furthermore, the saddle 1 comprises an opening 7 on both sides, which is arranged above the saddle flap 5 between the seat cushion 2 and the back cushion 3. The opening 7 is particularly clearly visible in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Due to the design of the opening 7, a part of the seat cushion 2 can be folded away from the rest of the saddle 1. This enables the opening to a stirrup holder of a saddle tree (not shown). The two-part design of the saddle flap 5 also enables an opening on the saddle tree (not shown), through which a saddle girth can be attached to the saddle tree.

[0044] The saddle 1 shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 is made from a single cast, so that the saddle 1, in particular the seat cushion 1, the back cushion 2, the saddle flaps 5 with the knee roll 6 and the loop 8, are formed in one piece and made of at least one essentially bubble-free and flexible material. In this case, the material is silicone. Silicone has the advantage of being long-lasting, durable, flexible, elastic, and wipeable, and compared to most materials, it has a high coefficient of static friction, so that the saddle 1 stays firmly on the back of the mount and the rider has a secure and stable seat in the saddle 1.

[0045] List of reference symbols

[0046] 1 saddle

[0047] 2 seat cushions

[0048] 3 back cushions 4 channel

[0049] 5 saddle flap

[0050] 6 flat rate

[0051] 7 incision

[0052] 8 loops

Claims

Patent claims 1. Saddle (1) for a riding animal, preferably a horse, comprising a seat cushion (2) and at least two back cushions (3), wherein the back cushions (3) are arranged under the seat cushion (2) in such a way that the back cushions (3) form a channel (4) in the longitudinal direction and are connected by the seat cushion (2), characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and the back cushions (3) are formed in one piece and from at least one substantially bubble-free and flexible material.

2. Saddle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and the back cushion (3) are monolithic.

3. Saddle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and / or the back cushion (3) are at least partially made of a castable, injection-moldable and / or 3D-printable plastic.

4. Saddle (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and / or the back cushion (3) are at least partially made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer, polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene mixed with polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polycarbonate, carbon, glass fibers, filament, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic elastomer, in particular a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, silicone, polylactide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyetheretherketone, polymethyl methacrylate, styrene-acrylonitrile, rubber, caoutchouc, a polymer and / or a mixture thereof.

5. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and / or the back cushion (3) are flexible and / or elastic.

6. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the saddle (1) comprises a saddle tree, wherein the saddle tree is completely accommodated in the seat cushion (2) and / or in the back cushions (3).

7. Saddle (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the saddle tree is at least partially made of a plastic and / or leather.

8. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one notch (7) is arranged between the seat cushion (2) and the back cushions (3).

9. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the saddle (1) comprises at least one strap, wherein the strap is partially received in the seat cushion (2) and / or in the back cushions (3).

10. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the saddle (1) comprises at least two saddle flaps (5) and / or at least two knee rolls (6), wherein the saddle flaps (5) and / or the knee rolls (6) are formed in one piece with the seat cushion (2) and the back cushions (3) and are bubble-free.

11. Saddle (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one loop (8) on the knee roll (6) and / or on the saddle flap (5) is designed as a single piece.

12. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat cushion (2), the back cushion (3), the saddle flaps (5), the knee rolls (6) and / or the loop (8) are dyed, coated and / or printed.

13. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and / or the back cushion (3) are transparent and contain additives and / or at least one insert.

14. Saddle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat cushion (2) and / or the back cushion (3) have a structured surface.

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