PATENT OF THE WEEK – RAINCOAT FOR HORSE AND RIDER

The Raincoat for Horse and Rider was invented by Roger T. Buchanan (Payson, AZ) on the 15^th of October, 2014, bearing patent number US5056160A.

The present invention involves a rain coat provided for protecting a horseback rider and the associated riding equipment from the rain. The rain coat consists of a cloak having a length and width sufficient to cover the full body of a seated rider as well as a portion of a horse’s body extending from approximately the front shoulders to about halfway down the animal’s buttocks. A vent is formed in the lower front portion of the cloak for allowing the rider to conveniently grasp the horse’s reins. A removable strap may be extended across the vent to fasten the cloak across the horse’s throat for better protection in high winds. Further protection against the wind may be provided by weights contained in interior pockets or inside the hem of the cloak. A hood is also provided for protecting the rider’s head.