| 摘要 |
An improved saddle tree (10) is provided, which flexibly conforms to a horse's back to accommodate the physically characteristics of a given horse, and incorporates a damping system to preclude excessive vibrations in the flexible materials. The saddle tree (10) includes a pair of laterally spaced apart, flexible synthetic skirts (12 and 14) connected by a spanning member (16) and a seat element (18). The seat element (18) is coupled with the respective skirts (12 and 14) at two forward pivot mountings, and the spanning member (16) extends between the skirts (12 and 14) at a rearward position. The seat element (18) carries a skid assembly (166) at a position just rearward of the pommel (164), and this assembly (166) deforms under compressive loading to provide damping action. The cantle portion (170) of the seat element (18) slidably and frictionally engages the top of the spanning member (16).
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