Two-Stage Riding Saddle Girth for Reduced Forward Slippage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing saddles often slide forward during riding due to inadequate fit on the horse's back, causing discomfort and difficulty in maintaining a secure position.
Innovation Solution
A two-stage, optionally elastic girth system with an additional strap between the saddle panels and the saddle tree, distributing the tightening load over time to provide a firmer and more comfortable fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional single-stage girth system is used, then the structure is simple, but the saddle slides forward during riding due to inadequate fit
Solution Approach 1:
The girth system is divided into two stages: a first girth strap that provides initial positioning and a second girth strap that provides final securing. This segmentation allows the saddle to be secured in two steps, improving fit stability while managing the complexity through functional division of the fastening system
Solution Approach 2:
The first girth strap is used to preliminarily position the saddle on the horse's back before the second girth strap is applied. This preliminary action ensures proper saddle placement and prevents forward sliding, as the initial strap establishes the correct position before the final securing occurs
2Loss of time
If the girth is tightened quickly to secure the saddle, then the fitting time is reduced, but the horse experiences discomfort due to sudden strain
Solution Approach 1:
The tightening process is segmented into two phases: first, the initial strap is applied with minimal strain to position the saddle, then the second strap is applied to achieve the final secure fit. This segmentation distributes the tightening strain over time, reducing sudden discomfort to the horse while completing the process efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The girth tightening is performed in periodic stages rather than as a single continuous action. The first strap is tightened to a loose degree, then the second strap is applied and tightened to the final degree. This periodic approach allows the horse to adjust gradually, reducing discomfort while maintaining overall efficiency
3Reliability
If a firm fit is achieved with a single strap, then the structure is simple, but the saddle does not provide close contact with the horse's back
Solution Approach 1:
The contact between saddle and horse is achieved through two separate straps working in sequence. The first strap establishes initial contact and positioning, while the second strap enhances the contact quality and secures the saddle firmly. This segmentation allows for progressive engagement with the horse's back, improving contact quality without requiring a single complex strap structure
Solution Approach 2:
The first girth strap performs the preliminary action of establishing contact between the saddle and the horse's back. This initial contact prepares the interface for the second strap, which then enhances the contact quality and provides the final secure fit. This two-stage approach ensures close contact while maintaining structural simplicity through functional separation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The additional strap ensures a tighter, more secure fit on the horse's back, reducing slippage and enhancing comfort during riding, especially for horses reluctant to have their girth tightened.
Implementation Method 1
between the saddle panels and the saddle tree an additional, preferably elastic strap is arranged, of which at least a first end is connectable to one of the girth straps and the opposite second end of the additional strap is connectable to the other girth strap or to the saddle tree
Data Source
AI summary
Riding saddle having a two-stage, additionally elastic girth for fastening on a horse. Due to the two-stage, preferably elastic girthing, the riding saddle has the advantage of a firm fit on the horse's back. It has shown that due to the girthing according to the invention, an otherwise identical saddle slides forward significantly less on the horse during riding.