| 摘要 |
An improved saddle tree assembly (10) is provided which permits infinite adjustment at multiple points so that the tree may be selectively adjusted to accommodate the physical characteristics of a given horse. The saddle tree assembly includes a pair of laterally spaced apart, flexible synthetic resin skirts (12, 14) together with a spanning, overlying tree frame (16). The frame is coupled to the skirts by means of threaded adjustment structures (18, 20, 22, 24) permitting selective shifting between the tree frame and skirts. At each connection point between the tree frame and skirts, a multiple-layer, rivet-connected plate assembly (62, 64, and 82, 84) is provided, which serves to effectively and evently distribute the rider's weight, in order to minimize pinching or bruising of the horse's back. The skirts may be provided with slots (110) to permit the skirts to more readily conform to the horse's back and permit relative translational movement of the skirts relative to the tree frame to follow the movement of the horse's back. |
