This application claims the benefit of prior Provisional Patent Application 61/818,941 filed on May 3, 2013.
The present invention relates to jump cups used in equestrian activities. A conventional jump cup supports a single jump pole in a fixed vertical and horizontal position. (See
A conventional jump cup 10 for equestrian activities is depicted in
The conventional jump cup 10 design affixes the jump pole at 90 degrees horizontally to the jump standard face. There is no current jump cup that allows for a jump pole to be positioned at any other angle other than 90 degrees or allow for two jump poles to be independently angles from one jump stand. To accomplish an angled jump pole arrangement, two jump standards and two jump cups must be used.
The present invention allows two jump poles to be independently angled from each other while affixed to a single jump standard.
A dual rotating jump cup assembly 30 according to
Construction Materials
The dual rotating jump cup assembly construction materials are to be made of steel or plastic such as polypropylene.
Alternate Pin Attachment Design
An alternate design to the pinned attachment design is a peg style design. The peg style consists of two pegs that are mounted to the flat back plate in lieu of the U shaped flange. The pegs are locked into slotted holes on the metal receiver flange used on the peg style jump standard. Reference: Dual Rotating Jump Cup with peg attachment drawing.
Horse Jumping Obstacles
Various obstacles are found in competitive sports involving Horse jumping. These include show jumping, hunter, and the cross-country phase of the equestrian discipline of eventing. The size and type of obstacles vary depending on the course and the level of the horse and rider, but all horses must successfully negotiate these obstacles in order to complete a competition. Fences used in hunter and eventing are generally made to look relatively rustic and natural.
In jumping competition, they are often brightly colored and creatively designed. In hunter and jumper competition, obstacles are constructed to fall down if struck by the horse. In eventing, they are built to be solid, though for safety, certain elements may be designed to break away if hit. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Jump Standard
Typically a 4″×4″ wooden column with support base with thru holes vertically spaced at a distance of 3″ on center. The holes provide way to attach a jump to the wooden standard.
Jump Cup
A formed metal assembly designed to have a curved cup to support a jump pole and an U shaped attachment plate so the assembly can be attached to a jump standard with a pin.
Jump Pole
A wooden pole approximately 12 feet long placed in the cradle of a jump cup on opposing two jump standards to form a horse jumping obstacle.
Free Jumping
Free jumping or loose jumping is the practice of jumping a horse without a rider. It is often conducted in a chute and is used most often to evaluate the jumping ability of horses too young to jump under saddle.[1] The correlations between free jumping and eventual success in show jumping competition have been the subject of several studies. Free jumping is used as a diagnostic tool by most warmblood breeding societies to evaluate jumping prowess in breeding stock. This practice is used to build a horse's confidence over jumps without a rider's interference, to evaluate a horses jumping ability, or to showcase a horse that is for sale. This training method is used in a variety of ways, both professionally and recreationally. Free jumping is also done competitively, primarily with younger horses that are not old enough for a rider or just beginning their jumping career. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Jump Chute
A jump chute consists of all the jumps in the line as well as a small stretch for entry and exit so the horse approaches and leaves the jumps straight. The width of the chute is the width of the poles for the jumps. The “walls” of the chutes usually consist of jumping poles at a height above the highest jump with additional poles underneath if there is a chance the horse will try to go under the poles. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Corner Obstacle
Also called an apex, corner fences are in a triangular shape with the horse jumping over one corner of the triangle. They are similar to the “fan” jump seen in show-jumping. As the name suggests, the fence makes a “V” shape, which can have an angle up to 90 degrees. At novice levels, the fence is formed by two angled fences, open in the center while more advanced designs have a solid triangular cover. The corner is meant to be jumped on a line perpendicular to an imaginary bisecting line of the angle,[1] and as close to the narrow apex as possible while still far enough in on the jump that the horse knows he is supposed to go over it. If the rider aims too far toward the wider section of the obstacle, it may be too wide for the horse to clear it. This usually results in a stop or run out, although some of the braver horses might “bank” a solid corner fence (touching down on it before quickly jumping off). This is not desirable, as the horse is more likely to slip, catch a leg, or fall. If the rider aims too far toward the apex, it is very easy for the horse to run right past, especially if is unsure as to whether he is to jump the obstacle. Due to their relative difficulty, the corner is not seen at the lowest levels. The corner is a precision fence, requiring accurate riding and good training, with the horse straight and between the rider's aids. Due to the build of the fence, an uncommitted horse and rider pair may have a run-out at this type of obstacle. It is best that the rider use their aids to “block” the horse from running out to the side, with a strong contact to prevent the shoulders from popping, and a supporting leg. (Ref. Wikipedia)
Vertical Jump
Vertical (or upright)—a jump that consists of poles or planks placed one directly above another with no spread, or width, to jump. (Ref. Wikipedia)
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