SADDLE BELT

Class [018]
Leather Products (not including clothing)

Saddle belt, namely a safety harness seat belt device that is attached to a saddle for the purpose of reducing or eliminating injury by securing riders from falling off a horse, mule, pony, bull, other animals or devices ridden "horseback" for pleasure rides, competitive events such as rodeo, polo, jumping or equestrian activities or other forms of entertainment riding. The belt can be made of a suitable material but preferably made of webbing or nylon with adequate break strength to keep from tearing or breaking and of a suitable width but preferably between 1 3/4 to 2" that follows industry standards for seat belt widths and of a suitable length but preferably between 33" and 60" to provide sufficient adjustable length for a child or a full grown adult. The ends of the belt would have snap or spring hooks made of metal, plastic or a hybrid of metal and plastic or other such suitable products in order that these may fasten to a suitable location on the saddle but preferably to each rear rigging dee ( aka D Ring ) that are located immediately below the rear side of the seat of the saddle thus securing the rider from falling forwards, backwards, or either side. A modified version of the Saddle Belt has independent adjustable straps that loop to the waist belt and can be adjusted to fit the riders waistline in order that they can drop directly to the rear rigging dees where the snap hooks will be attached. The buckle or clasp can be made of metal, plastic or a hybrid of metal and plastic or other such suitable product that allows for secure buckling or clasping and for adjusting. The buckle or clasp would have a release such as a lift lever ( similar to those in planes), side release ( similar to those found on carrying bags) or center release ( similar to those found in automobiles) for immediate release once the rider dismounts or is required to do so under an emergency situation