CA2451943A1 - Single shaft harness device for horse-drawn vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
A single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle includes a saddle having opposed sides. A ball hitch extends vertically from a saddle. A breast strap is provided to limit rearward movement of the saddle. At least one stabilizer bar is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the at least one stabilizer bar is secured to the saddle. In a working position, the stabilizer bar extends substantially horizontally with the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar terminating at a buttocks of the horse. A
lower stabilizer bar strap maintains the stabilizer bar in the working position. A rear stabilizer bar strap limits forward movement of the saddle.
lower stabilizer bar strap maintains the stabilizer bar in the working position. A rear stabilizer bar strap limits forward movement of the saddle.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
Single shaft harness device for horse-drawn vehicle FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to harness device, which enables a horse to be secured to a horse-drawn vehicle by a single shaft.
BACItGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1o United States Patents 5,410,863 (Mouzon 1995) discloses a harness device which enables a horse to be secured to a horse-drawn vehicle by a single shaft. A spherical ball is fixedly secured to a saddle bow resting upon the horse. The shaft connecting the horse to the horse-drawn vehicle has a socket of a shape which is adapted to mate with the spherical ball.
Existing single shaft harness devices, such as disclosed in the Mouzon patent, are solely intended for pulling relatively light loads. If modifications were made to adapt 2o such devices to pulling heavy loads, then all horses that are saddle broken could potentially be used as work animals.
SU1~ARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle better suited for heavy loads.
According to the present invention there is provided a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle which includes a saddle. At least one girth strap is provided which 3o is adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse. A ball hitch extends vertically from the saddle. At least one breast strap is provided which is adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse. At least one stabilizer bar is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the at least one stabilizer bar is secured to the saddle. In a working position, the at least one stabilizer bar extends substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with the second end terminating at a buttocks of the horse. At least one lower stabilizer bar strap is provided which is adapted to extend under the horse to the at least one stabilizer bar. At least one rear stabilizer bar strap is provided which is adapted to secure the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar to a rear of the horse.
Prior art devices, such as Mouzon, would move back and 1o forth as a force was exerted upon the ball hitch. This movement was minimal and did not affect performance as long as the loads were light and the travel surface relatively flat.
However, if one substantially increased the load and had the horse pull that load uphill and downhill, the extent and force of the movement was injurious to the horse. When the horse went downhill under load, the weight of the load would cause the saddle to pitch forward. Conversely, when the horse went uphill under load, the weight of the load would cause the saddle to pitch rearward. The harness, as described above, was developed to prevent pitched movement of the saddle, and thereby enable a horse to pull heavy loads uphill and downhill without injury.
A single pole stabilizer bar with a crupper looped around the base of the tail may be used. This variant, by its simplicity, is convenient to harness and is adequate for light duty work.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the 3o use of the harness, as described above, the heavier the anticipated loads the greater support that is required. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when there is provided a pair of parallel stabilizer bars. The first end of one of the stabilizer bars is pivotally secured to one of the opposed sides of the saddle. The first end of another of the stabilizer bars is pivotally secured to another of the opposed sides of the saddle. The stabilizer bars extend substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation and can pivot to accommodate movement of the horse during turns.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, one is relying upon the saddle girth strap to limit side to side movement of the saddle. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when front leg straps are provided. Each of the front leg straps has a first end and a second end. The first end depends from the breast strap. The second end depends from the saddle. Each of the front leg straps are adapted to extend around a front leg of the horse, and provide additional lateral stability to the saddle.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, the second end of the shaft is secured by to a vehicle. Even more beneficial results may be obtained when the pivotal connection pivots about a substantially horizontal pivot axis. This isolates the movement of the horse at different gates, so that movement of the horse is not felt by occupants of the vehicle.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, problems can be encountered if the horse acts up. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a remotely activated quick release mechanism is provided to quickly disengage the socket on the shaft from the ball hitch. The quick release of the ball hitch/socket connection enables the horse to be released, before the vehicle becomes overturned. A simple manner of providing for remote activation is to have a line which may be pulled to trigger release of the ball hitch.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when the second end of the shaft is secured to a turntable on the vehicle to which wheels are mounted. The turntable pivots about a substantially vertical pivot axis to track movements of the horse. The horse does not need assistance when turning a small load, however, as the size of the vehicle and the size of the load is increased it is beneficial to have the front wheels of the vehicle turn to track movement of the horse.
to Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when rump pad and a waste catcher are adapted to the harness.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained where the single stabilizer bar or the pair of stabilizer bars are telescopically adjustable to suit 2o the build of the horse, allowing relatively quick changing from one horse to the other.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, very heavy loads may still require more support. Therefore, even more beneficial results may be obtained when a horse collar is adapted to the harness, allowing greater support for the horse to pull heavier loads.
3o Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when the width of the saddle is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of horses.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T8E DRA~~INGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular 5 embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with a pair of stabilizer bars.
io FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle adapted with a single pole stabilizer bar and a crupper.
FIGURE 3 is a detailed perspective view of an adjustable stabilizer bar.
FIGURE 4 is a side elevation view of the single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE
1 where a horse collar is adapted to the harness.
FIGORE 5 is a top plan view of a single shaft harness device for a horse drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE 1 adapted for two horses.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a single shaft harness device for a horse drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE 1 adapted for three horses.
FIGURE 7 is a side elevation view of an adjustable saddle with ball hitch.
FIGORE 8 is a top plan view of the adjustable saddle with ball hitch illustrated in FIGORE 7.
DETAII~D DESCRIPTION OF T8~ PREFERRED EL~ODID~NT
3o The preferred embodiment, a single shaft harness device for horse-drawn vehicle generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 8.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIGURE l~ harness 10 includes a saddle 12 having a rump pad 13, opposed sides 14 and at least ane strap 16 adapted for attaching saddle 12 to a horse 18. A ball hitch 20 extends vertically from saddle 12. Saddle 12 is further adapted with at least one breast strap 22 that extends between opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 around a breast of horse 18. A pair of parallel stabilizer bars 24 (only one side is shown) having a first end 26 and a second end 28 such that first end 26 of one of stabilizer bars 24 is pivotally secured to one of opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 and first end 26 of another of stabilizer bars 24 is pivotally secured to another of opposed sides 14 of saddle 12. In the illustrated embodiment, first end 26 of stabilizer bar 24 is attached to saddle 12 with a hinge 29. Referring to FIGURE 5, stabilizer bars 24 extend substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation, with second end 28 of each of stabilizer bars 24 terminating adjacent to buttocks 30 of horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 2, stabilizer bars 24 are further adapted with at least one lower stabilizer bar strap 32 that extends under horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24, at least one upper stabilizer bar strap 34 that extends over horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap 36 that extends around buttocks 30 of horse 18 between second ends 28 of stabilizer bars 24. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with front leg straps 38 having a first end 40 and a second end 42. Each first end 40 of leg straps 38 depends from breast strap 22 and each second end 42 depends from saddle 12. Leg straps 38 are adapted to extend under and around a front leg 44 of horse 18. Harness 10 works in combination with a single shaft 46 having a first end 48 and a second end 50. First end 48 of shaft 46 has a socket 52 adapted to engage ball hitch 20. Second end 50 of shaft 46 is mounted to a pivotal connection 54 at vehicle 56. Pivotal connection 54 pivots solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis 58. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with a remotely activated quick release mechanism 60 having a trigger line 62 such that ball hitch 20 can be quickly disengaged from socket 52 by a rider, separating horse 18 from vehicle 56. In the illustrated embodiment, pivotal connection 54 for single shaft 46 is mounted onto a turntable 64 to which front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 are secured. Turntable 64 pivots about a substantially vertical pivot axis 68. The horizontal pivot axis 58 isolates vehicle 56 from up and down movements resulting from the gait of horse 18. Vertical pivot axis 68 of turntable 64 allows front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 to l0 effectively track changes in direction of horse 18. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with a waste collection pouch 70. Pouch 70 is fastened to second end 28 of stabilizer bar 24 by pouch frame 72. Referring to FIGURE 2. in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a single pole stabilizer bar 74 with a crupper 76.
Crupper 76 is looped around base of tail 78. Referring to FIGURE 3. in the illustrated embodiment, single pole stabilizer bar 74 has adjustment holes 80 and a locking pin 82. Referring to FIGURE 4, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a horse collar 84 which distributes heavy load 86 more effectively to the horse while pulling.
Operation:
The use and operation of single shaft harness device 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 4.
Referring to FIGURE 1, where vehicle 56 is to be drawn by horse 18, saddle 12 is placed on the back of horse 18. Strap 16 is extended under horse 18 between opposed sides 14 of saddle 12, securing saddle 12 in place on back of horse 18.
o Breast strap 22 is extended around horse 18 between opposed sides of saddle 12, such that rearward movement of saddle 12 is limited. Referring to FIGURE 5, stabilizer bars 24 are placed in a working position, extending substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with first ends 26 pivotally secured to saddle 12 and second ends 28 of each of stabilizer bars 24 terminating adjacent to buttocks 30 of horse 18. Hinge 29 accommodates turning movement for horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 1, lower stabilizer bar strap 32 is extended under horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting upward movement of stabilizer bars 24. Upper stabilizer bar strap 34 is similarly extended over horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting downward movement of stabilizer bars 24. Rear stabilizer bar strap 36 is then extended around buttocks 30 of horse 18 between second ends 28 of stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting forward movement of to saddle 12. Should further security of saddle 12 be needed, each of leg straps 38 may be extended from opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 between front legs 44 to breast strap 22, limiting side to side motion of saddle 12. Once saddle 12 is secured, socket 52 at first end 48 of shaft 46 is engaged to ball hitch i5 20. Pivotal connection 54 at second end 50 of shaft 46 is connected to vehicle 56 allowing for up and down movement about substantially horizontal axis 58. Further flexibility may be had where pivotal connection 54 is connected to turntable 64 such that there is also movement about a 2o substantially vertical axis 68, turning front wheels 66.
Waste collection pouch 70 may be positioned below buttocks 30 and fastened to stabilizer bar 24 with pouch frame 72. Where the invention is utilized according to the teachings of the preferred embodiment, horse 18 is harnessed in a manner that 25 saddle 12 is maintained in a relatively stable position, so that a rubbing irritation injury will not be caused to the back of horse 18 as result of pitched movement when pulling a load uphill or downhill. This allows any saddle broken horse, to be used as a working animal, pulling vehicle 56 up hill and 3o down hill, while vehicle 56 is loaded with a relatively heavy load. It is important to note that no weight from the vehicle is transferred to the back of horse 18. Horse 18 only has to bear a portion of the weight of the shaft on it's back. The horizontal pivot axis 58 isolates vehicle 56 from up and down 35 movements resulting from the gait of horse 18. Vertical pivot axis 68 of turntable 64 allows front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 to effectively track changes in direction of horse 18. In the event that some difficulty is encountered with horse 18 or there is a need to quickly separate vehicle 56, operation of remotely activated quick release mechanism 60 by means of trigger line 62 will quickly disengage horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 2, single pole stabilizer bar 74 with crupper 76 may be fitted to horse 18 by looping crupper 76 around base of tail 78. This may prove to be more convenient for light duty loads. Single pole stabilizer bar 74 rests upon rump pad 13, to which protects the back of horse 18 from chaffing. Referring to FIGURE 3. single pole stabilizer bar 74 may then be adjusted to the build of another horse by releasing locking pin 82 and re-inserting it into desired adjustment hole 80.
Pair of stabilizer bars 24 (as shown in FIGURE 1) may also be telescopically adjustable. Referring to FIGURE 4. when pulling a heavy load 86, harness 10 adapted with horse collar 84 may be used, providing horse 18 with more support for effective pulling of heavy load 86.
Variations:
Referring to FIC~1RES 5 and 6, where more 'horse power' is required, two, three or possibly more horses 18 may be used.
Referring to FIGURE 5, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a t-bar 88 with telescopic arms 90. T-bar 88 is attached to single shaft 46 with a cross pin connection 92 which permits relative rotational movement. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used.
Referring to FIGURE 6, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a pair of single shafts 46 connected to an 3o evener 94 with pins 96, evener 94 being attached at pivotal connection 54. In order to accommodate a middle horse 19, saddle 12 is adapted with two ball hitches 20. Two t-bars 88 are used to accommodate a horse 18 on each side of middle horse 19. It will be noted that in adaptations for multiple horses as shown in FIGURES 5 and 6r each harness as it applies to each individual horse is provided according to the teachings of the present invention and as illustrated in FIGURES 1 through 4. Referring to FIGURE 7, where horses vary in girth, saddle 12 may have a first part 98 adapted with a first side member 100 and a second part 102 adapted with a 5 second side member 104. Referring to FIGURE 8, ball hitch 20 is attached to first side member 100. Second side member 104 has a slot 106 within which ball hitch 20 slides allowing saddle 12 to adjust to different sizes of horses. In the illustrated embodiment first side member 100 is secured to 1o second side member 104 with screw fasteners 108. It will be appreciated that other means of fastening may be used.
Operation:
The use an operation of variations will now be described with reference to FIGURES 5 through 8. Referring to FIGURE 5, telescopic arms 90 are used to accommodate for any variations in distance between horses during their normal working movement. Relative rotational movement is provided between single shaft 46 and t-bar 88 to accommodate transverse movement over uneven ground, during which one horse 18 may be positioned up hill and the other horse 18 may be positioned downhill. Referring to FIGURE 6. this same rotational requirement is met where there is a ball hitch 20 at each connection to a horse 18 and pins 96 are loosely fitted to allow sufficient movement. Referring to FIGURES 7 and 8, where various sizes of horses are used, saddle 12 may be adjusted to fit each individual horse.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Single shaft harness device for horse-drawn vehicle FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to harness device, which enables a horse to be secured to a horse-drawn vehicle by a single shaft.
BACItGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1o United States Patents 5,410,863 (Mouzon 1995) discloses a harness device which enables a horse to be secured to a horse-drawn vehicle by a single shaft. A spherical ball is fixedly secured to a saddle bow resting upon the horse. The shaft connecting the horse to the horse-drawn vehicle has a socket of a shape which is adapted to mate with the spherical ball.
Existing single shaft harness devices, such as disclosed in the Mouzon patent, are solely intended for pulling relatively light loads. If modifications were made to adapt 2o such devices to pulling heavy loads, then all horses that are saddle broken could potentially be used as work animals.
SU1~ARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle better suited for heavy loads.
According to the present invention there is provided a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle which includes a saddle. At least one girth strap is provided which 3o is adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse. A ball hitch extends vertically from the saddle. At least one breast strap is provided which is adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse. At least one stabilizer bar is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the at least one stabilizer bar is secured to the saddle. In a working position, the at least one stabilizer bar extends substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with the second end terminating at a buttocks of the horse. At least one lower stabilizer bar strap is provided which is adapted to extend under the horse to the at least one stabilizer bar. At least one rear stabilizer bar strap is provided which is adapted to secure the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar to a rear of the horse.
Prior art devices, such as Mouzon, would move back and 1o forth as a force was exerted upon the ball hitch. This movement was minimal and did not affect performance as long as the loads were light and the travel surface relatively flat.
However, if one substantially increased the load and had the horse pull that load uphill and downhill, the extent and force of the movement was injurious to the horse. When the horse went downhill under load, the weight of the load would cause the saddle to pitch forward. Conversely, when the horse went uphill under load, the weight of the load would cause the saddle to pitch rearward. The harness, as described above, was developed to prevent pitched movement of the saddle, and thereby enable a horse to pull heavy loads uphill and downhill without injury.
A single pole stabilizer bar with a crupper looped around the base of the tail may be used. This variant, by its simplicity, is convenient to harness and is adequate for light duty work.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the 3o use of the harness, as described above, the heavier the anticipated loads the greater support that is required. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when there is provided a pair of parallel stabilizer bars. The first end of one of the stabilizer bars is pivotally secured to one of the opposed sides of the saddle. The first end of another of the stabilizer bars is pivotally secured to another of the opposed sides of the saddle. The stabilizer bars extend substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation and can pivot to accommodate movement of the horse during turns.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, one is relying upon the saddle girth strap to limit side to side movement of the saddle. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when front leg straps are provided. Each of the front leg straps has a first end and a second end. The first end depends from the breast strap. The second end depends from the saddle. Each of the front leg straps are adapted to extend around a front leg of the horse, and provide additional lateral stability to the saddle.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, the second end of the shaft is secured by to a vehicle. Even more beneficial results may be obtained when the pivotal connection pivots about a substantially horizontal pivot axis. This isolates the movement of the horse at different gates, so that movement of the horse is not felt by occupants of the vehicle.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, problems can be encountered if the horse acts up. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when a remotely activated quick release mechanism is provided to quickly disengage the socket on the shaft from the ball hitch. The quick release of the ball hitch/socket connection enables the horse to be released, before the vehicle becomes overturned. A simple manner of providing for remote activation is to have a line which may be pulled to trigger release of the ball hitch.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when the second end of the shaft is secured to a turntable on the vehicle to which wheels are mounted. The turntable pivots about a substantially vertical pivot axis to track movements of the horse. The horse does not need assistance when turning a small load, however, as the size of the vehicle and the size of the load is increased it is beneficial to have the front wheels of the vehicle turn to track movement of the horse.
to Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when rump pad and a waste catcher are adapted to the harness.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained where the single stabilizer bar or the pair of stabilizer bars are telescopically adjustable to suit 2o the build of the horse, allowing relatively quick changing from one horse to the other.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, very heavy loads may still require more support. Therefore, even more beneficial results may be obtained when a horse collar is adapted to the harness, allowing greater support for the horse to pull heavier loads.
3o Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the harness, as described above, even more beneficial results may be obtained when the width of the saddle is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of horses.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T8E DRA~~INGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular 5 embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention with a pair of stabilizer bars.
io FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of a single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle adapted with a single pole stabilizer bar and a crupper.
FIGURE 3 is a detailed perspective view of an adjustable stabilizer bar.
FIGURE 4 is a side elevation view of the single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE
1 where a horse collar is adapted to the harness.
FIGORE 5 is a top plan view of a single shaft harness device for a horse drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE 1 adapted for two horses.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a single shaft harness device for a horse drawn vehicle illustrated in FIGURE 1 adapted for three horses.
FIGURE 7 is a side elevation view of an adjustable saddle with ball hitch.
FIGORE 8 is a top plan view of the adjustable saddle with ball hitch illustrated in FIGORE 7.
DETAII~D DESCRIPTION OF T8~ PREFERRED EL~ODID~NT
3o The preferred embodiment, a single shaft harness device for horse-drawn vehicle generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 8.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIGURE l~ harness 10 includes a saddle 12 having a rump pad 13, opposed sides 14 and at least ane strap 16 adapted for attaching saddle 12 to a horse 18. A ball hitch 20 extends vertically from saddle 12. Saddle 12 is further adapted with at least one breast strap 22 that extends between opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 around a breast of horse 18. A pair of parallel stabilizer bars 24 (only one side is shown) having a first end 26 and a second end 28 such that first end 26 of one of stabilizer bars 24 is pivotally secured to one of opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 and first end 26 of another of stabilizer bars 24 is pivotally secured to another of opposed sides 14 of saddle 12. In the illustrated embodiment, first end 26 of stabilizer bar 24 is attached to saddle 12 with a hinge 29. Referring to FIGURE 5, stabilizer bars 24 extend substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation, with second end 28 of each of stabilizer bars 24 terminating adjacent to buttocks 30 of horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 2, stabilizer bars 24 are further adapted with at least one lower stabilizer bar strap 32 that extends under horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24, at least one upper stabilizer bar strap 34 that extends over horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap 36 that extends around buttocks 30 of horse 18 between second ends 28 of stabilizer bars 24. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with front leg straps 38 having a first end 40 and a second end 42. Each first end 40 of leg straps 38 depends from breast strap 22 and each second end 42 depends from saddle 12. Leg straps 38 are adapted to extend under and around a front leg 44 of horse 18. Harness 10 works in combination with a single shaft 46 having a first end 48 and a second end 50. First end 48 of shaft 46 has a socket 52 adapted to engage ball hitch 20. Second end 50 of shaft 46 is mounted to a pivotal connection 54 at vehicle 56. Pivotal connection 54 pivots solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis 58. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with a remotely activated quick release mechanism 60 having a trigger line 62 such that ball hitch 20 can be quickly disengaged from socket 52 by a rider, separating horse 18 from vehicle 56. In the illustrated embodiment, pivotal connection 54 for single shaft 46 is mounted onto a turntable 64 to which front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 are secured. Turntable 64 pivots about a substantially vertical pivot axis 68. The horizontal pivot axis 58 isolates vehicle 56 from up and down movements resulting from the gait of horse 18. Vertical pivot axis 68 of turntable 64 allows front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 to l0 effectively track changes in direction of horse 18. In the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is further adapted with a waste collection pouch 70. Pouch 70 is fastened to second end 28 of stabilizer bar 24 by pouch frame 72. Referring to FIGURE 2. in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a single pole stabilizer bar 74 with a crupper 76.
Crupper 76 is looped around base of tail 78. Referring to FIGURE 3. in the illustrated embodiment, single pole stabilizer bar 74 has adjustment holes 80 and a locking pin 82. Referring to FIGURE 4, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a horse collar 84 which distributes heavy load 86 more effectively to the horse while pulling.
Operation:
The use and operation of single shaft harness device 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 4.
Referring to FIGURE 1, where vehicle 56 is to be drawn by horse 18, saddle 12 is placed on the back of horse 18. Strap 16 is extended under horse 18 between opposed sides 14 of saddle 12, securing saddle 12 in place on back of horse 18.
o Breast strap 22 is extended around horse 18 between opposed sides of saddle 12, such that rearward movement of saddle 12 is limited. Referring to FIGURE 5, stabilizer bars 24 are placed in a working position, extending substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with first ends 26 pivotally secured to saddle 12 and second ends 28 of each of stabilizer bars 24 terminating adjacent to buttocks 30 of horse 18. Hinge 29 accommodates turning movement for horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 1, lower stabilizer bar strap 32 is extended under horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting upward movement of stabilizer bars 24. Upper stabilizer bar strap 34 is similarly extended over horse 18 between stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting downward movement of stabilizer bars 24. Rear stabilizer bar strap 36 is then extended around buttocks 30 of horse 18 between second ends 28 of stabilizer bars 24 thereby limiting forward movement of to saddle 12. Should further security of saddle 12 be needed, each of leg straps 38 may be extended from opposed sides 14 of saddle 12 between front legs 44 to breast strap 22, limiting side to side motion of saddle 12. Once saddle 12 is secured, socket 52 at first end 48 of shaft 46 is engaged to ball hitch i5 20. Pivotal connection 54 at second end 50 of shaft 46 is connected to vehicle 56 allowing for up and down movement about substantially horizontal axis 58. Further flexibility may be had where pivotal connection 54 is connected to turntable 64 such that there is also movement about a 2o substantially vertical axis 68, turning front wheels 66.
Waste collection pouch 70 may be positioned below buttocks 30 and fastened to stabilizer bar 24 with pouch frame 72. Where the invention is utilized according to the teachings of the preferred embodiment, horse 18 is harnessed in a manner that 25 saddle 12 is maintained in a relatively stable position, so that a rubbing irritation injury will not be caused to the back of horse 18 as result of pitched movement when pulling a load uphill or downhill. This allows any saddle broken horse, to be used as a working animal, pulling vehicle 56 up hill and 3o down hill, while vehicle 56 is loaded with a relatively heavy load. It is important to note that no weight from the vehicle is transferred to the back of horse 18. Horse 18 only has to bear a portion of the weight of the shaft on it's back. The horizontal pivot axis 58 isolates vehicle 56 from up and down 35 movements resulting from the gait of horse 18. Vertical pivot axis 68 of turntable 64 allows front wheels 66 of vehicle 56 to effectively track changes in direction of horse 18. In the event that some difficulty is encountered with horse 18 or there is a need to quickly separate vehicle 56, operation of remotely activated quick release mechanism 60 by means of trigger line 62 will quickly disengage horse 18. Referring to FIGURE 2, single pole stabilizer bar 74 with crupper 76 may be fitted to horse 18 by looping crupper 76 around base of tail 78. This may prove to be more convenient for light duty loads. Single pole stabilizer bar 74 rests upon rump pad 13, to which protects the back of horse 18 from chaffing. Referring to FIGURE 3. single pole stabilizer bar 74 may then be adjusted to the build of another horse by releasing locking pin 82 and re-inserting it into desired adjustment hole 80.
Pair of stabilizer bars 24 (as shown in FIGURE 1) may also be telescopically adjustable. Referring to FIGURE 4. when pulling a heavy load 86, harness 10 adapted with horse collar 84 may be used, providing horse 18 with more support for effective pulling of heavy load 86.
Variations:
Referring to FIC~1RES 5 and 6, where more 'horse power' is required, two, three or possibly more horses 18 may be used.
Referring to FIGURE 5, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a t-bar 88 with telescopic arms 90. T-bar 88 is attached to single shaft 46 with a cross pin connection 92 which permits relative rotational movement. It will be appreciated that other means of attachment may be used.
Referring to FIGURE 6, in the illustrated embodiment, harness 10 is adapted with a pair of single shafts 46 connected to an 3o evener 94 with pins 96, evener 94 being attached at pivotal connection 54. In order to accommodate a middle horse 19, saddle 12 is adapted with two ball hitches 20. Two t-bars 88 are used to accommodate a horse 18 on each side of middle horse 19. It will be noted that in adaptations for multiple horses as shown in FIGURES 5 and 6r each harness as it applies to each individual horse is provided according to the teachings of the present invention and as illustrated in FIGURES 1 through 4. Referring to FIGURE 7, where horses vary in girth, saddle 12 may have a first part 98 adapted with a first side member 100 and a second part 102 adapted with a 5 second side member 104. Referring to FIGURE 8, ball hitch 20 is attached to first side member 100. Second side member 104 has a slot 106 within which ball hitch 20 slides allowing saddle 12 to adjust to different sizes of horses. In the illustrated embodiment first side member 100 is secured to 1o second side member 104 with screw fasteners 108. It will be appreciated that other means of fastening may be used.
Operation:
The use an operation of variations will now be described with reference to FIGURES 5 through 8. Referring to FIGURE 5, telescopic arms 90 are used to accommodate for any variations in distance between horses during their normal working movement. Relative rotational movement is provided between single shaft 46 and t-bar 88 to accommodate transverse movement over uneven ground, during which one horse 18 may be positioned up hill and the other horse 18 may be positioned downhill. Referring to FIGURE 6. this same rotational requirement is met where there is a ball hitch 20 at each connection to a horse 18 and pins 96 are loosely fitted to allow sufficient movement. Referring to FIGURES 7 and 8, where various sizes of horses are used, saddle 12 may be adjusted to fit each individual horse.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (19)
1. A single shaft harness device for a horse-drawn vehicle, comprising:
a saddle having opposed sides;
at least one girth strap adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse;
a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle;
at least one breast strap adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse;
at least one stabilizer bar having a first end and a second end, with the first end of the at least one stabilizer bars being secured to the saddle and extending substantially horizontally with the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar terminating at a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
at least one lower stabilizer bar strap adapted to extend under the horse to the at least one stabilizer bar; and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap adapted to anchor the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar to the rear of the horse.
a saddle having opposed sides;
at least one girth strap adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse;
a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle;
at least one breast strap adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse;
at least one stabilizer bar having a first end and a second end, with the first end of the at least one stabilizer bars being secured to the saddle and extending substantially horizontally with the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar terminating at a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
at least one lower stabilizer bar strap adapted to extend under the horse to the at least one stabilizer bar; and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap adapted to anchor the second end of the at least one stabilizer bar to the rear of the horse.
2. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein a horse collar is tied into and forms part of the breast strap.
3.The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein there is provided a pair of parallel stabilizer bars, the first end of one of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to one of the opposed sides of the saddle for pivotal movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis, and the first end of another of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to another of the opposed sides of the saddle for pivotal movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis, the stabilizer bars extending substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation.
4. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 3, wherein the at least one rear stabilizer bar strap is adapted to extend around the rear of the horse between the second ends of the stabilizer bars.
5. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein at least one upper stabilizer bar strap is provided which is adapted to extend over the horse between the stabilizer bars.
6. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein front leg straps are provided, each of the front leg straps having a first end and a second end, the first end depending from the breast strap and the second end depending from the saddle, each of the front leg straps being adapted to extend around a front leg of the horse.
7. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, in combination with a single shaft, the single shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket adapted to engage the ball hitch, the second end being pivotally mounted by a pivotal connection to a vehicle to be towed, the pivotal connection pivoting solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis.
8. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 7, wherein a remotely activated quick release mechanism is provided to quickly disengage the socket on the shaft from the ball hitch.
9. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 7, wherein the second end of the shaft is secured to a turntable on the vehicle to which wheels are mounted, the turntable pivoting about a substantially vertical pivot axis to track movements of the horse.
10. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein the at least one rear stabilizer bar strap is a cruppers adapted to be secured to a base of a tail of the horse.
11. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 3, wherein a waste collection pouch is provided, a pair of rigid frame members extending from the stabilizer bars to the waste collection pouch, the frame members supporting the waste collection pouch behind the buttocks of the horse.
12. The single shaft harness device as defined in Claim 1, wherein the saddle is telescopically width adjustable to fit horses of differing size.
13. A method of harnessing a horse, comprising the steps of:
providing a harness device which includes a saddle having opposed sides and an girth strap, a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle, at least one breast strap, a pair of parallel stabilizer bars, each of the stabilizer bars having a first end and a second end, with the first end of one of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to one of the opposed sides of the saddle, and the first end of another of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to another of the opposed sides of the saddle, at least one lower stabilizer bar strap, at least one upper stabilizer bar strap, and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap;
providing a single shaft tow bar having a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket adapted to engage the ball hitch, the second end terminating in a first portion of a pivotal coupling;
providing a vehicle having a second portion of the pivotal coupling;
placing the saddle on the back of a horse;
extending the strap under the horse and between the opposed sides of the saddle, thereby securing the saddle to the back of the horse;
extending the at least one breast strap adapted to around a breast of the horse between opposed sides of the saddle, thereby limiting rearward movement of the saddle;
placing the stabilizer bars into a working position extending substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with the second end of each of the stabilizer bars terminating adjacent to a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
extending the at least one lower stabilizer bar strap under the horse between the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting upward movement of the stabilizer bars in the working position;
extending the at least one upper stabilizer bar strap over the horse between the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting downward movement of the stabilizer bars in the working position;
extending the at least one rear stabilizer bar strap around the rear of the horse between the second ends of the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting forward movement of the saddle;
coupling the socket at the first end of the tow bar with the ball hitch;
connecting the first portion of the pivotal coupling positioned at the second end of the tow bar with the second portion of the pivotal coupling positioned on the tow vehicle to form a pivotal connection pivoting solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis.
providing a harness device which includes a saddle having opposed sides and an girth strap, a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle, at least one breast strap, a pair of parallel stabilizer bars, each of the stabilizer bars having a first end and a second end, with the first end of one of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to one of the opposed sides of the saddle, and the first end of another of the stabilizer bars being pivotally secured to another of the opposed sides of the saddle, at least one lower stabilizer bar strap, at least one upper stabilizer bar strap, and at least one rear stabilizer bar strap;
providing a single shaft tow bar having a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket adapted to engage the ball hitch, the second end terminating in a first portion of a pivotal coupling;
providing a vehicle having a second portion of the pivotal coupling;
placing the saddle on the back of a horse;
extending the strap under the horse and between the opposed sides of the saddle, thereby securing the saddle to the back of the horse;
extending the at least one breast strap adapted to around a breast of the horse between opposed sides of the saddle, thereby limiting rearward movement of the saddle;
placing the stabilizer bars into a working position extending substantially horizontally in parallel spaced relation with the second end of each of the stabilizer bars terminating adjacent to a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
extending the at least one lower stabilizer bar strap under the horse between the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting upward movement of the stabilizer bars in the working position;
extending the at least one upper stabilizer bar strap over the horse between the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting downward movement of the stabilizer bars in the working position;
extending the at least one rear stabilizer bar strap around the rear of the horse between the second ends of the stabilizer bars, thereby limiting forward movement of the saddle;
coupling the socket at the first end of the tow bar with the ball hitch;
connecting the first portion of the pivotal coupling positioned at the second end of the tow bar with the second portion of the pivotal coupling positioned on the tow vehicle to form a pivotal connection pivoting solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis.
14. The method as defined in Claim 13, front leg straps being provided to limit side to side movement of the saddle, each of the front leg straps having a first end and a second end, the first end depending from the breast strap and the second end depending from the saddle, each of the front leg straps being adapted to extend around a front leg of the horse.
15. The method as defined in Claim 13, including a further step of providing a remotely activated quick release mechanism to quickly disengage the socket on the shaft from the ball hitch.
16. The method as defined in Claim 13, the second end of the shaft being secured to a turntable on the vehicle to which wheels are mounted, the turntable pivoting about a substantially vertical pivot axis to track movements of the horse.
17. The method as defined in Claim 13, a waste collection pouch being provided, a pair of rigid frame members extending from the stabilizer bars to the waste collection pouch, the frame members supporting the waste collection pouch behind the buttocks of the horse.
18. The method as defined in Claim 13, a horse collar being tied into and forming part of the breast strap.
19. A method of harnessing a horse, comprising the steps of:
providing a harness device which includes a saddle having opposed sides, a girth strap adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse, a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle, a breast strap adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse, a single stabilizer bar having a first end and a second end, with the first end of the stabilizer bar being secured to the saddle, a lower stabilizer bar strap adapted to extend under the horse to the stabilizer bar, and a rear stabilizer bar strap terminated in a cruppers;
providing a single shaft tow bar having a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket adapted to engage the ball hitch, the second end terminating in a first portion of a pivotal coupling;
providing a vehicle having a second portion of the pivotal coupling;
placing the saddle on the back of a horse;
extending the girth strap under the horse and between the opposed sides of the saddle, thereby securing the saddle to the back of the horse;
extending the breast strap around a breast of the horse between opposed sides of the saddle, thereby limiting rearward movement of the saddle;
placing the stabilizer bar into a working position extending substantially horizontally along a back of the horse, with the second end the stabilizer bar terminating adjacent to a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
extending the lower stabilizer bar strap under the horse to the stabilizer bar, thereby limiting upward movement of the stabilizer bar in the working position;
extending the cruppers of the rear stabilizer bar strap over a base of a tail of horse, thereby limiting forward movement of the saddle;
coupling the socket at the first end of the tow bar with the ball hitch;
connecting the first portion of the pivotal coupling positioned at the second end of the tow bar with the second portion of the pivotal coupling positioned on the tow vehicle to form a pivotal connection pivoting solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis.
providing a harness device which includes a saddle having opposed sides, a girth strap adapted for attaching the saddle to a horse, a ball hitch extending vertically from the saddle, a breast strap adapted to extend between opposed sides of the saddle around a breast of the horse, a single stabilizer bar having a first end and a second end, with the first end of the stabilizer bar being secured to the saddle, a lower stabilizer bar strap adapted to extend under the horse to the stabilizer bar, and a rear stabilizer bar strap terminated in a cruppers;
providing a single shaft tow bar having a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket adapted to engage the ball hitch, the second end terminating in a first portion of a pivotal coupling;
providing a vehicle having a second portion of the pivotal coupling;
placing the saddle on the back of a horse;
extending the girth strap under the horse and between the opposed sides of the saddle, thereby securing the saddle to the back of the horse;
extending the breast strap around a breast of the horse between opposed sides of the saddle, thereby limiting rearward movement of the saddle;
placing the stabilizer bar into a working position extending substantially horizontally along a back of the horse, with the second end the stabilizer bar terminating adjacent to a buttocks of the horse, thereby reducing pitched movement of the saddle;
extending the lower stabilizer bar strap under the horse to the stabilizer bar, thereby limiting upward movement of the stabilizer bar in the working position;
extending the cruppers of the rear stabilizer bar strap over a base of a tail of horse, thereby limiting forward movement of the saddle;
coupling the socket at the first end of the tow bar with the ball hitch;
connecting the first portion of the pivotal coupling positioned at the second end of the tow bar with the second portion of the pivotal coupling positioned on the tow vehicle to form a pivotal connection pivoting solely about a substantially horizontal pivot axis.
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