Abstract: The present invention relates to a saddle for riding or carrying other load. The saddle includes at least two segments forming a frame, wherein, between the segments and between the right and left hand sides of each segment, flexible segment links allowing for relative movement thereof are provided, with the size, shape, flexibility, and stiffness of each segment being adapted to achieve an optimal weight distribution and freedom of movement, the segments and segment links or hinge elements are configured to allow for a relative independent movement thereof.

Abstract: Sole (5) for a shoe adapted for use on hoofed or cloven-hoofed animals where the sole (5) at least comprises: a forward (10) and a rear part (11) plus at least a coupling/joint (14) which allows the at least one forward part (10) and the at least one rear part (11) to move completely or partly independent of each other. The invention also discloses a shoe (1) for use of said sole (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saddle for riding or carrying other load. The invention is characterized in that the saddle (1) includes at least to segments (2,3,4) forming a frame, wherein, between segments (2, 3, 4) and between the right and left hand sides of each segment, flexible segment links allowing for relative movement thereof are provided, with the size, shape, flexibility, and stiffness of each segment (2, 3, 4) being adapted to achieve an optimal weight distribution and freedom of movement, the segments (2, 3, 4) and segment links or hinge elements (5) being configured to allow for a relative independent movement thereof.