Stirrup

A stirrup includes a base for supporting a riding boot and a magnetic member supported by the base. The magnetic member is configured to magnetically attract the riding boot to the base so as to releasably secure the riding boot to the stirrup. The stirrup further includes a pad coupled to the base, and the magnetic material is positioned between the pad and the base.

SADDLE GIRTH

A saddle girth for equestrian use and comprising a central portion for contacting an abdomen of a horse; two lateral portions located at two opposite sides of said central portion for mechanically coupling said saddle girth to a saddle. The saddle girth is characterized in that it further comprises an extension portion extending from said central portion for passing between the two forelegs of a horse and for mechanically coupling said saddle girth to an equestrian element aimed to be placed above the two forelegs of a horse and in that said extension portion has a rounded external contour. 1. Saddle girth for equestrian use and comprising:a central portion for contacting an abdomen of a horse;two lateral portions located at two opposite sides of said central portion for mechanically coupling said saddle girth to a saddle; andan extension portion extending from said central portion for passing between two forelegs of a horse and for mechanically coupling said saddle girth to an equestrian element aimed to be placed above said two forelegs of a horse, wherein said extension portion has a rounded external contour.2. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion has a deformable cross-section.3. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion has an elliptic cross-section.4. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion has a circular cross-section.5. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion is sewn to said central portion.6. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion is permanently connected to said central portion.7. Saddle girth according to wherein said central portion claim 1 , said two lateral portions claim 1 , and said extension portion are parts of a same body.8. Saddle girth according to wherein said extension portion defines a cavity.9. Saddle girth according to wherein an external surface of said extension portion defines an opening in communication with said cavity claim 8 , for receiving at ...

ENHANCED STIRRUP FOR HORSEBACK RIDING DISCIPLINES

A safety stirrup for horseback riding having a first semi-arch element having a first end integrally connected to a first portion of a base element of the stirrup and a second end comprising a through hole () for mounting a stirrup leather; a second semi-arch element having an end elastically connected to a second portion of the base element opposed to the first portion is provided. The second semi-arch element is configured to delimit a portion for inserting a rider's foot into the stirrup. The stirrup comprises a support platform for the rider's foot associated with the base element. The platform is removably attached to the base element and the stirrup and may have elastic interposed between the platform and the base element, configured to define a distance between the platform and the base element in an initial rest condition, and adjustment means acting on the elastic means for changing the first distance from the initial rest condition. 2. The stirrup for horseback riding of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of friction elements comprise washers partially protruding from respective through seats provided in said platform.3. The stirrup for horseback riding according to claim 2 , wherein said washers are interposed between the foot support platform and a mounting wall removably attached to the base element of the stirrup.4. The stirrup for horseback riding of claim 1 , wherein said elastic interposed between the support platform and the base element of the stirrup comprise at least one compression coil spring and said adjustment comprises at least one screw coaxial to the at least one compression coil spring and configured to cooperate with at least one nut screwable on/unscrewable from the screw to compress/decompress the compression spring.5. The stirrup for horseback riding of claim 1 , further comprising a first elastic interposed between the end of the second semi-arch element and the second portion of the base element claim 1 , said first elastic having an ...

Stirrup and Method of Using the Same

A system and method for use of a stirrup with multiple treads and side pieces.

LOCKING HEADPLATE FOR ADJUSTABLE SADDLE TREE

A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree includes opposed, hingedly connected plates for securing to a saddle tree head portion and a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly, wherein the rotatable displacing element assists in retaining the hingedly connected plates in a set spaced-apart configuration when not being rotated. The locking headplate further includes at least one supplemental locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotatable displacing element. The hingedly connected plates include apertures for receiving a portion of the rotatable displacing element therethrough, the apertures defining at least one cross-sectional dimension that is greater than a corresponding cross-sectional dimension of the rotatable displacing element. Saddle trees and saddles incorporating the locking headplate are provided. 1. A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree , comprising:opposed, hingedly connected plates for securing to a saddle tree head portion;a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly relative to one another, wherein the rotatable displacing element assists in retaining the hingedly connected plates in a set spaced-apart configuration when not being rotated; andat least one supplemental locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotatable displacing element.2. The locking headplate of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental locking mechanism comprises at least one fastener for impinging on a portion of the rotatable displacing element to selectively prevent rotation thereof.3. The locking headplate of claim 2 , wherein the supplemental locking mechanism further includes at least one insert claim 2 , the fastener compressing the at least one insert against a screwthreaded pin of the rotatable displacing element to prevent rotation thereof.4. The locking headplate of claim 1 , wherein the opposed claim 1 , ...

ADJUSTABLE FRAME FOR A RIDING SADDLE THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE DISASSEMBLY

The adjustable frame for a riding saddle includes a saddle tree arranged on a portion of a riding saddle and having two longitudinal arms and at least one rotatable continuous part, passing through the saddle tree. An upper portion of the rail is easily accessible without requiring the disassembly of any component. The opening and closing of the reinforcement parts of the saddle tree, that are driven by the rotatable continuous part using a simple Allen wrench, are enabled. 1. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle comprising:a saddle tree connecting the two longitudinal arms of a saddle frame; andat least one rotatable continuous part passing through said saddle tree, wherein said rotatable continuous part comprises at least one upper driving means, one external thread intended screwed into a threaded through-hole integral with said saddle tree, and one lower driving part, said one lower driving part comprising at least one recess, a lower end having at least one driven reinforcement connected to said saddle tree, and an upper end accommodated in said at least one recess.2. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle according to claim 1 , wherein said lower driving part further comprises a wheel claim 1 , and wherein said at least one recess is a circumferential groove.3. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle according to claim 1 , wherein said upper actuating means is comprised of a hexagonal cavity deep-drawn in an upper portion of said rotatable through part.4. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle according to claim 1 , further comprising: a reinforcing part united integrally to said saddle tree in an upper portion thereof through said threaded through-hole.5. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one driven reinforcement comprises a curved part matching a lower curved shape of a front of said saddle tree.6. Adjustable frame for a riding saddle according to claim 5 , wherein said at least one driven reinforcement comprises a ...

Long-Wear Equine Diagnostic Boot

A long-wear equine diagnostic boot for use on the lower leg of a horse has a plurality of alignment ribs for locating a bladder against the horse's limb when the boot is secured to the horse's leg. An electronic diagnostic device retained and secured in the boot inflates the bladder upon activation to urge the bladder for engagement against the horse. The bladder transmits a signal via a pulse transmission tube to the electronic device. The boot is constructed of latex-free, breathable, lightweight, washable material which allows for safe, long-wearing of the boot. 1a latex-free two-sided soft surface flexible panel member, said panel member having an inner surface and an outer surface;a plurality of generally vertical, elongated, spaced apart ribs attached to said inner surface of said panel member;a pass through hole in said panel disposed between said spaced apart ribs;a plurality of attachment straps affixed to said outer surface of said flexible panel member, said straps having hook fastener positioned on distal ends for cooperating with said soft outer surface of said panel to secure said panel around said lower leg of said horse;a central attachment strap affixed to said outer surface of said flexible panel member, said central strap having a pocket on an inner surface of said strap for retaining a wireless electronic diagnostic device; said central strap having a hook fastener portion on a distal end for cooperating with said soft outer surface of said panel to secure said panel around said lower leg of said horse and to secure said device in said pocket;a bladder member having a first surface of a hook fastener material releasably attachable over said ribs and said pass through hole, said bladder member having a second surface of urethane sealingly bonded to said first surface to form a sealed bladder, said bladder having a pulse transmission tube sealingly connected at a first end to and in fluid communication with said bladder, said tube releasably ...

A STIRRUP

A horse stirrup is provided including a support, for supporting an underside of footwear of a rider; and a positioner, for positioning the footwear of the rider relative to the support. Advantageously, the positioner assists the rider to ride with the ball of their foot (or toes) correctly positioned on the stirrup and in a balanced riding position. 1. A horse stirrup including:a support, for supporting an underside of footwear of a rider; anda positioner, for positioning the footwear of the rider relative to the support.2. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the positioner is adapted to position the foot of the rider obliquely relative to the support.3. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein he positioner is asymmetric along a lateral axis of the stirrup.4. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the positioner comprises a cage claim 1 , adapted to receive a front portion of the rider's foot.5. The stirrup of claim 4 , wherein the cage extends asymmetrically from one side of the stirrup to another side of the stirrup.6. The stirrup of claim 1 , further comprising a structural frame supporting the support.7. The stirrup of claim 6 , wherein the structural frame comprises a structural ring.8. The stirrup of claim 6 , wherein the structural frame includes an opening claim 6 , which allows the foot to come out of the frame in the event of a fall.9. The stirrup of claim 8 , wherein the structural frame defines an outer bar which extends outwardly and upwardly from the support claim 8 , and wherein the opening is defined above the outer bar.10. The stirrup of claim 6 , wherein the support is defined in part by the structural frame.11. The stirrup of claim 6 , wherein the support extends outwardly from a lower portion of the structural frame claim 6 , in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the structural frame.12. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the support is a tread.13. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the positioner comprises one or more support bars.14. The stirrup of ...

SHOCK REDUCING BUCKLE AND STRAP ASSEMBLIES FOR GIRTHS AND CINCHES

A shock reducing buckle or strap assembly for girths and cinches includes an elastic portion in parallel with an inelastic portion. In a non-stretched, neutral position, the elastic portion is shorter than the inelastic portion by a predetermined amount. The assembly may be stretched up to the predetermined amount by overcoming the force of the elastic portion. Upon stretching the assembly by the predetermined amount, the inelastic portion comes in to play and prevents further stretching. A cinch or girth attached to a saddle utilizing the assembly holds the saddle snuggly while still allowing a predetermined amount of “give” or flexibility for comfort of the horse, expansion of the horse's chest during breathing, and reducing shock upon roping a steer or calf. The elastic flexibility is limited and has a “hard stop” limit whereupon the inelastic portion prevents any further stretching. The elastic strap is thus prevented from breaking. 1. A shock reducing assembly comprising:an elastic portion formed by a first material having a first elasticity; andan inelastic portion formed by a second material having a second elasticity being less elastic than the elastic portion;wherein the elastic portion and the inelastic portion are attached to one another at a point of attachment;the elastic portion and the inelastic portion extend in parallel with each other from the point of attachment toward a holding piece to which the elastic portion and the inelastic portion are respectively secured;in a non-stretched, neutral position, the elastic portion extends a shorter distance from the point of attachment to the holding piece than the inelastic portion extends from the point of attachment to the holding piece, whereby, in the non-stretched neutral position, the elastic portion is shorter than the inelastic portion by a predetermined distance; andin a stretched position, the elastic portion is stretched by an external force acting on the holding piece to overcome an elastic ...

SADDLE WITH INTERFACE HAVING PASSIVELY MORPHING ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF USE

Saddle with passively morphing interface panels and method of use, wherein passively morphing interface panels morphs in surface profile to be reshaped upon contact with a supporting surface of a horse's dynamic back and of horses of varying sizes and shapes, so that a direct load path is created from the riders concentrated downward weight on a Chassis through a pair of symmetrically opposed Line of Contact edges, aligned with tilted sagittal plane sections through the horse's back surface, and making contact with the midline area of opposed pair of elements made of rigid materials that are caused to tip out of plane until moment forces are balanced, which occurs when the Element's entire length makes contact with the supporting horse's back causing the elements Interface's surface profile to be reshaped, without directed input, to momentarily match the varying supporting surface profiles of a horse's dynamic back. 1. A saddle comprising:a seat and one or more interfaces, wherein said interfaces are positioned underneath said seat to distribute the weight of the rider sitting in said seat more evenly along the entire length of said seat;said interfaces are constructed with one or more elements with a line of contact positioned down along said elements;said interfaces provides a passively morphing surface that has the ability to reshape and twist to match a supporting surface;said elements are assembled from one or more rigid support materials that are held in planar relation to one another when static, but when contact from said seat is made with said elements, each element can be caused to tip out of plane about said line of Contact, independent of its neighbor, until moment forces are balanced when the length of the element lays against the supporting surface and comes to momentary rest;wherein said interface can tip and twist; andwherein said elements in said interface provide said rigid support materials for protecting said supporting surface.2. A saddle ...

STIRRUPS FOR EQUESTRIAN SPORTS (Amd.)

Stirrups for equestrian sports attachable to a saddle with a stirrup leather strap is easy and economical to produce, and ensures the rider's foot to be securely held during riding and safely released in an emergency situation. The stirrup is surprisingly easily formed, including a single slightly curved side piece () and a foot rest () with the side piece () comprises an eyelet () on the upper end through which a stirrup leather strap is guided. The foot rest () is arranged on the lower end of the slightly curved side piece () such that it is approximately at a right angle, and carries a guiding element () in the form of a flat-topped pin on the end thereof facing away from the mount. The guiding element () points towards the end of the stirrup side piece () which comprises the eyelet (), with the longitudinal extension thereof. 225. The stirrup according to claim 1 , wherein the foot rest () has a recess ().3652. The stirrup according to claim 2 , further comprising a tread piece () inserted into the recess () of the foot rest ().476. The stirrup according to claim 3 , wherein a surface () of the tread piece () has a non-slip structure.5768. The stirrup according to claim 4 , wherein the non-slip structure of the surface () of the tread piece () is comprised of a plurality of truncated pyramids ().641041. The stirrup according to claim 1 , wherein the guide element () has a clamping element () which is arranged on a side of the guide element () facing the side piece ().7101112111141124. The stirrup according to claim 6 , wherein the clamping element () is made of an elastic material and has a head region () and a shaft region () projecting approximately perpendicular from the head region () claim 6 , wherein the head region () has a planar design which corresponds to a surface of the guide element () facing the side piece () and the shaft region () is arranged in a clamping manner in a recess in the guide element ().81213. The stirrup according to claim 7 , ...

SADDLES WITH ECCENTRIC OR INTERCHANGEABLE SADDLE HORN ASSEMBLIES

Specialized saddles and components for specialized saddles. In some embodiments, the saddles may include one or more saddle horns that may be placed nearer one side of the saddle than the other. In certain embodiments, the saddle horn may be detachable, allowing different saddle horns to be used with a single saddle assembly or for multiple positions on a single saddle assembly where the saddle horn may be located for use. 1. A specialized saddle system comprising:a saddle for riding, the saddle including a saddle fork;at least one mounting recess disposed in the fork;a first retention locking member disposed in the at least one mounting recess;at least a first detachable saddle horn, the at least first detachable saddle horn comprising a stem portion and a head portion, wherein the stem portion includes a counterpart locking structure for interacting with the first retention locking member to retain the horn in the at least one mounting recess.2. The specialized saddle system of claim 1 , further comprising multiple mounting recesses disposed in the saddle fork with a respective retention locking member disposed in each of the multiple mounting recesses.3. The specialized saddle system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mounting recess is disposed on the saddle fork at a position along a front to rear middle axis of the saddle and at least one additional member of the multiple mounting recesses is disposed in the saddle fork at a position closer to a left side of the saddle.4. The specialized saddle system of claim 3 , wherein at least a second member of the multiple mounting recesses is disposed in the saddle fork at a position closer to a right side of the saddle.5. The specialized saddle system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mounting recess is disposed on the saddle fork at a position along a front to rear middle axis of the saddle and at least one additional member of the multiple mounting recesses is disposed in the saddle fork at positions closer to ...

Mounting assist device and method

A foldable stirrup for mounting animals such as horses has a support arm for engagement with a stirrup leather and a base pivotally coupled to the support arm for supporting a rider's foot while mounting when the stirrup is in an open configuration. The base and the support arm are inwardly foldable together to a folded configuration. A mounting assist strap configured to engage the stirrup and provide a point of securement on the animal to be mounted is provided. Methods of mounting an animal using the foldable stirrup and mounting assist strap are provided.

STIRRUP COMPRISING A TREAD

The invention relates to a stirrup comprising a tread () and an arch () which is connected thereto, said arch comprising two lateral extensions () and on upper eye area () in which an eye () is provided. Said eye area () extends at an angle of 15 to 40 degrees, preferably approximately 25 degrees, to a longitudinal plane () which is defined by a longitudinal axis () of the tread () and which extends at a right angle to said tread (). 110-. (canceled)11. A stirrup comprising a tread and an arch , said arch being connected to said tread , said arch having two lateral extensions and one upper eye area , an eye being provided in said upper eye area , wherein said eye area extends at an angle of 15 to 40° to a longitudinal plane , said longitudinal plane being defined by a longitudinal axis of the tread and extending at a right angle to said tread.12. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye has an eye center that lies on said longitudinal plane.13. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye is configured to be a long hole and has a width and a height claim 11 , said width being at least twice said height.14. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye area lies in a plane.15. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein each extension has a curvature.16. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein each extension has a curvature and said curvature is formed between a hinge region and said eye area.17. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein in either of the two lateral extensions there is provided a hinge region claim 11 , said hinge region comprising swivel axes extending in said longitudinal plane.18. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye has an inner wall claim 11 , said inner wall extending in the y-z plane.19. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye area extends at an angle of about 25° to said longitudinal plane.20. The stirrup as set forth in claim 11 , wherein said eye is ...

Stirrup

A stirrup for riding an animal comprising: a first portion adapted to rest against an animal to be ridden; and a second portion adapted to support a rider's foot. The safety stirrup further comprises biasing means adapted to bias the safety stirrup from an open configuration towards a closed configuration. 1. A stirrup comprising:a first portion adapted to rest against an animal to be ridden;a second portion adapted to support a rider's foot in use; andbiasing means adapted to bias the safety stirrup from an open configuration, wherein the second portion is positioned to project outwardly from the animal to be ridden so as to be suitable for supporting the rider's foot in use, towards a closed configuration, wherein the second portion is positioned so as to be unsuitable for supporting the rider's foot and the extent by which the stirrup projects outwardly from the animal is reduced, such that, when a rider's foot is removed from the second portion, the second portion automatically moves to the closed configuration.2. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , when the safety stirrup is in the open configuration claim 1 , the second portion is positioned so as to provide a support surface for the rider's foot having a longitudinal axis which is substantially horizontal.3. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein when in the open configuration claim 1 , an angle formed between the first and second portion is greater than sixty degrees.4. The stirrup of claim 3 , wherein when in the open configuration claim 3 , an angle formed between the first and second portion is in the range of 90° to 120°.5. The stirrup of claim 1 , wherein when in the closed configuration claim 1 , an angle formed between the first and second portion is less than sixty degrees.6. The stirrup of claim 5 , wherein when in the closed configuration the second portion is substantially parallel to claim 5 , or substantially in the same plane as the first portion.7. The stirrup of claim 1 , ...

SAFETY CINCH FOR SADDLES

A safety cinch for use with a saddle. The safety cinch includes a first layer of material and a securing device connectable to a saddle connector. The safety cinch also includes a latch apparatus that can selectively engage the securing device and a wireless receiver that can send a signal to the latch apparatus to disengage from the securing device to unsecure a saddle from an animal. A method of dislodging a saddle from a horse via a remote control via the step of actuating the remote control to activate the safety cinch. 1. A safety cinch for use with a saddle , the safety cinch comprising:a first layer of material;a securing device connectable to a saddle connector;a latch apparatus that can selectively engage the securing device; anda wireless receiver that can send a signal to the latch apparatus to disengage from the securing device to unsecure a saddle from an animal.2. The safety cinch of wherein the latch apparatus is secured to the first layer of material.3. The safety cinch of wherein the latch apparatus includes a latching mechanism that can selectively engage the securing device.4. The safety cinch of wherein the latch mechanism includes c-shaped brackets that are offset wherein a leg from each c-shaped bracket extends through a portion of the securing device.5. The safety cinch of further comprising a remote control for sending a signal to the wireless receiver to actuate the latch apparatus to disengage from the securing device and permit the safety cinch to disengage from the saddle.6. The safety cinch of wherein the securing device comprises:a crown part having a lateral opening therein for engaging with the latch apparatus;a first leg extending from the crown part and attachable to the saddle connector; anda second leg extending from the crown part and attachable to the saddle connector.7. The safety cinch of wherein the securing device comprises:a cross bar;a first leg extending from the cross bar and attachable to the saddle connector;a second ...

RIDING BRACKET, MANUFACTURING METHOD

Horse-riding stirrup () comprising a stirrup frame () which comprises a hooking portion () to a stirrup leather (), a first side arm () and a support arm () connected to each other in an incident manner to define a frame compartment () engageable by a user's foot; a support element () for the user's foot, fitted to the support arm () and shape-coupled with an element seat () of said arm; The element seat () is delimited by an undercut portion () which a portion () of the support element () is wedged into on one side, another portion () of said element () being constrained to the support arm () by means of one or more mechanical fastenings () which extend through the thickness of the stirrup frame (). The invention also relates to an assembly method of a stirrup. 1. A horse-riding stirrup comprising:a stirrup frame which comprises a hooking portion to a stirrup leather, a first side arm and a support arm connected to each other in an incident manner to define a frame compartment engageable by a user's foot;a support element for the user's foot, fitted to the support arm and shape-coupled with an element seat of said arm;wherein the element seat is delimited by an undercut portion which an optionally tapered portion of the support element is wedged into one side, another portion of said element being constrained to the support arm by means of one or more mechanical fastenings, for example comprising one or more screws, which extend through the thickness of the stirrup frame.2. The stirrup according to the preceding claim , wherein the stirrup frame has a general “C” or “L” , shape , said frame having a single first side arm which connects the hooking portion and the support arm.3. The stirrup according to claim 1 , wherein the undercut portion is placed in a connection zone between the first side arm and the support arm claim 1 , said zone being free of mechanical fastenings passing through the thickness of said frame to prevent weakening its mechanical strength.4. ...

Equine Ice Boot

An assembly of a reservoir with a solid sole and an orthotic pad to provide a relatively simple, light weight portable system to allow equine hoof and leg cooling together with proper hoof support. The assembly and method is useful for preventive treatment for performance stress and lameness, including laminitis.

Seat support device for a riding animal or a pack animal

A seat support device for a riding animal or a pack animal, a saddle tree, and a saddle with such a saddle tree are disclosed. The seat support device comprises a right multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link section and at least a second link section and a left multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link section and at least a second link section. A pivoting device with a pivot axis is each formed case between two adjacent link sections, so that two adjacent link sections are pivotable towards one other around a pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular.

Girth Strap System

A girth strap system for co-operating with a girth for passing under the barrel of an animal to secure a saddle to the back of the animal. The system has a girth strap buckle configured for mounting to a saddle, and a girth strap configured to co-operate with the girth strap buckle to detachably fasten the girth strap to the saddle. The girth strap has a fastening portion at one end and a securing portion at the other end, and the securing portion co-operates with the girth. 1. A girth strap system , said system comprising:a girth strap buckle, said girth strap buckle being configured for mounting to a saddle; and the securing portion is configured to co-operate with a girth for passing under the barrel of an animal to secure the saddle to the back of the animal; and', 'the fastening portion comprises a band and a stopper; and', 'the fastening portion is configured for threading the band through the girth strap buckle so that, in a fastened configuration, the stopper contacts a retaining element of the girth strap buckle to retain the fastening portion in the fastened configuration., 'a girth strap configured to co-operate with the girth strap buckle to detachably fasten the girth strap to the saddle, said girth strap having a fastening portion at one end and a securing portion at the other end, wherein2. The girth strap system according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper projects from a face of the band.3. The girth strap system according to claim 1 , wherein the girth strap buckle comprises a frame and the retaining element is a first crossbar extending across the frame.4. The girth strap system according to claim 3 , wherein the first crossbar is offset from the plane of the frame.5. The girth strap system according to claim 3 , wherein the girth strap buckle comprises a second crossbar extending across the frame.6. The girth strap system according to claim 5 , wherein:the frame and the first crossbar delimit a first opening;the frame, the first crossbar and the ...

J Stirrup

A stirrup design that reduces the chances of a rider's foot getting caught during riding or unexpected dismounting. The stirrup includes a foot plate, a U-shaped attachment shank, and a connecting structural member. The U-shaped shank attaches to a saddles strap and includes a first shank leg, a second shank leg, and a web shank. The foot plate supports the rider's foot and is mounted offset to the U-shaped attachment shank by the connecting structural member. The first shank and the second shank are oriented normal to the foot plate to horizontally suspend the foot plate. The first shank leg is positioned parallel and coincident with a sagittal plane of the foot plate, directly over the foot plate. For comfort, a sagittal plane of the U-shaped attachment shank is oriented at a first acute angle with the sagittal plane of the foot plate. 1. A J stirrup comprises:a foot plate;a U-shaped attachment shank;a connecting structural member;the U-shaped attachment shank comprises a first shank leg, a second shank leg, and a web shank;the foot plate being mounted offset to the U-shaped attachment shank by the connecting structural member;the first shank leg and the second shank leg being oriented normal to the foot plate;the first shank leg being positioned parallel and coincident with a sagittal plane of the foot plate;the first shank leg being positioned adjacent to a rear end of the foot plate;the first shank leg being terminally connected to the connecting structural member;the second shank leg being positioned adjacent to a front end of the foot plate;the web shank being positioned parallel and opposite to the foot plate, across the first shank leg and the second shank leg; anda sagittal plane of the U-shaped attachment shank being oriented at a first acute angle with the sagittal plane of the foot plate.2. The J stirrup as claimed in comprises:the connecting structural member comprises an L-shaped support shank and an interconnecting shank;the L-shaped support shank ...

adjustablesaddleseatforhorsesaddle

A method of changing the angle of the seat of a saddle used for riding horses. This invention requires a removable or detachable seat cover under which is a flexible seat, front of which may be raised or lowered for maximum rider comfort. This is achieved by using spacers under the front of the seat structure, which is called a ground seat, in saddle making nomenclature. This invention allows saddle seat configuration to be optimized for different riding conditions or disciplines, which traditionally use saddles that have differing seat angles, to optimize rider position and comfort for that discipline. 2. The ground seat of claim one is detachable and removable and to be replaced with other ground seats of differing slope and angle with spacers permanently affixed to the ground seat in such a way as to change seat angle.3. The padded seat of is made of varying thickness especially in front area so as to effect the angle of seat claim 1 , similar to the effect of spacers under the ground seat. The present invention is generally related to enhancement of the comfort and function of a Horse saddle. It utilizes an innovative and unorthodox method of saddle seat construction so as to provide access to the seat foundation, in order to be able to modify the angle and shape of the saddle seat.The use of a horse to accomplish a variety of task often involves riding at different speeds, and utilizes varying types of stops and turns. This has lead to development of saddle seats that vary according to the primary use of a particular horse and its saddle. A rider who rides a saddle on a gaited horse like a Tennessee walker generally prefers a saddle seat that tilts the rider back slightly. This is achieve by sloping the seat toward the rear. This will favor a saddle with more rise in front of the seat so the riders' seat is cradled in a deeper pocket with a seat in more of a dip shape under riders' seat. Conversely a pleasure rider who is riding cross country at some speed ...

RETRACTABLE STIRRUP EXTENSION

A retractable stirrup extension for use with a saddle and horse. The extendable stirrup assembly includes an conventional fixed stirrup with an upper (top) foot plate for supporting the rider's foot during riding, and a retractable bottom foot plate retractably attached to the upper stirrup with an extension mechanism that provides about 4-8 inches of vertical travel (extension). The bottom foot plate travels easily between an open (extended) and a closed (retracted) position. The bottom foot plate provides a lower “step” for the rider to use when mounting the horse. A latching mechanism can be used when riding the horse. 1. A retractable stirrup extension assembly comprising:a fixed upper stirrup for use with a horse and saddle, comprising: left and right side legs; an upper arch bridging across the two side legs at the top; and a top foot plate bridging across the two side legs at the bottom; wherein the top foot plate has a long dimension and a long axis (X-axis) that is aligned with said long dimension; and further wherein the top foot plate comprises a left end and a right end comprising left and right top transverse hinge pin holes, respectively; and a retractable bottom foot plate comprising left and right ends with left and right bottom transverse hinge pin holes, respectively;', 'a left upper hinge plate, comprising upper and lower ends with corresponding upper and lower transverse hinge pin holes, respectively;', 'a left lower hinge plate, comprising upper and lower ends with corresponding upper and lower transverse hinge pin holes, respectively; and', 'wherein the upper end of the left lower hinge plate is pivotally attached to the lower end of the left upper hinge plate with a transverse hinge pin; and', 'wherein the lower end of the left lower hinge plate is pivotally attached to the left end of the bottom foot plate with a transverse hinge pin inserted in the left bottom transverse hinge pin hole; and', 'wherein the upper end of the left hinge assembly ...

EQUESTRIAN STIRRUP WITH RELEASABLE FOOT RETENTION

An equestrian stirrup with releasable foot retention has a foot rest with a top side for engagement with a rider's boot and a bottom side opposite the top side; At least one elastomeric-band attachment peg projects outwardly from the stirrup or from the bottom side of the foot rest. An elastomeric band has end portions for attachment to the at least one peg, and midsections for engaging with a front portion of a rider's boot. 1. An equestrian stirrup comprising:at least one elastomeric-band attachment peg projecting outwardly from the stirrup.2. The stirrup of further comprising: ["a top side for engagement with a rider's boot and", 'a bottom side opposite the top side;, 'a foot rest having;'}wherein the at least one elastomeric-band attachment peg projects downwardly for the bottom side of the foot rest.3. The stirrup of further comprising two of the elastomeric-band attachment pegs projecting from the bottom side of the foot rest.4. The stirrup of wherein the elastomeric-band attachment peg comprises:a body having a first cross-sectional area; anda head having a second cross-sectional area greater than the first cross sectional area.5. The stirrup of further comprising:a hanger support bar;a first curved side member interconnecting the hanger support bar and the foot rest; anda second curved side member interconnecting the hanger support bar and the foot rest,wherein upper portions of the curved side members converge toward one another.6. The stirrup of wherein a cross-sectional area of the hanger support bar is non-circular.7. An equestrian stirrup with releasable foot retention comprising: ["a top side for engagement with a rider's boot and", 'a bottom side opposite the top side;, 'a foot rest having,'}at least one elastomeric-band attachment peg projecting from the bottom side of the foot rest; and end portions for attachment to the at least one peg, and', "midsections for engaging with a front portion of a rider's boot."], 'an elastomeric band having;'}8. The ...

HORSEMAN-SECURING DEVICE, SADDLE, AND SADDLE-SECURING DEVICE FOR PREVENTING A HORSEMAN FROM FALLING OFF A FOUR-LEGGED ANIMAL

A horseman-securing device is configured in order to prevent a horseman sitting on the back of a four-legged animal from falling off, or being able to fall off the animal. It comprises securing device by means of which the horseman, in use, is releasably secured to the animal. The securing device is configured to secure the horseman secured to the animal in such a way that the horseman retains the freedom of movement to hinge his knee joints. 1. A saddle configured in order to inhibit a horseman sitting on a back of a four-legged animal from falling off the animal , the saddle comprising a securing device configured to releasably secure the horseman to the saddle in such a way that the horseman retains the freedom of movement to pivot his knee joints in such a way that:a) the horseman can rise from a first backside position in which a backside of the horseman is in complete contact with the back of the animal via the saddle, to a second backside position in which the horseman has moved his backside upwards and forwards with respect to the first backside position, and in which the backside of the horseman is no longer in complete contact with the back of the animal via the saddle in order to move back to the first backside position, andb) the horseman can move his lower legs from a first lower leg position in which his lower legs hang perpendicularly downwards to a second lower leg position in which his legs are directed to the rear compared to the first lower leg position, in order to move his lower legs back again to the first lower leg positionwherein the saddle includes one or more movable saddle parts and one or more fixed saddle parts, in which the one or more movable saddle parts are movably connected to the one or more fixed saddle parts, and in which the horseman can be secured to the one or more movable saddle parts.250.-. (canceled)51. The saddle according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more movable saddle parts are connected so as to be pivotable or ...

EQUINE COOLING BODY TOWEL

A highly absorbent PVA/starch towel cools an animal through the process of evaporative cooling. The towel is textured with indentations. A ridge extends along the crest of the towel. Water is applied to and absorbed by the towel. The towel is held to the animal with elastic straps, which allow the towel to be flapped periodically while fastened to the animal. Periodic flapping brings more absorbed liquid to the towel surface to facilitate continued evaporative cooling. 1. An evaporative cooling towel for a horse , said horse having a back , left and right sides coextensive with the back , a barrel , shoulders and thighs , said evaporative cooling towel comprising:a water absorbent polymeric sheet sized to substantially cover the back and at least portions of the left and right sides of the horse coextensive with the covered back, said water absorbent polymeric sheet comprising a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and plant starch, with at least thirty percent by weight of the blend being plant starch, said water absorbent polymeric sheet including a front edge, a rear edge opposite the front edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge, and an average thickness; andsaid water absorbent polymeric sheet having a plurality of strap attachment pointsa plurality of fabric reinforcement strips, each strip extending to a strap attachment point; anda plurality of elastic straps attached to strap attachment points of the water absorbent polymeric sheet for securing the sheet to the horse when the elastic straps are fastened, said elastic straps being substantially unstretched when the sheet is covering the back and left and right sides of the horse, and said elastic straps stretching to allow outward movement of the left and right side covering portions of the sheet away from the horse while the elastic straps are fastened;a buckle assembly for each of the plurality of elastic straps, said buckle assembly enabling fastening and release of each of the ...

Saddle

In one example, a saddle for an animal contains a tree assembly. The tree assembly includes a center support intended to run substantially parallel to an animal's spine when the saddle is in use, a first hinge associated with a first end of the center support that defines a first axis, the first axis being perpendicular to a first portion of the center support, and a first transverse support associated with the first hinge configured to rotate around the first axis. 1. A saddle for an animal , comprising: ["a center support intended to run substantially parallel to an animal's spine when the saddle is in use;", 'a first hinge associated with a first end of the center support that defines a first axis, the first axis being perpendicular to a first portion of the center support; and', 'a first transverse support associated with the first hinge configured to rotate around the first axis., 'a tree assembly, comprising2. The saddle of claim 1 , wherein the tree assembly further comprises:a second hinge associated with a second end of the center support that defines a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to a second portion of the center support; anda second transverse support associated with the second hinge configured to rotate around the second axis.3. The saddle of claim 1 , wherein the first transverse support is also configured to rotate around a third axis claim 1 , wherein the third axis is intended to run substantially parallel to a portion of the animal's back when the saddle is in use.4. The saddle of claim 2 , wherein the second transverse support is also configured to rotate around a fourth axis claim 2 , wherein the fourth axis is intended to run substantially parallel to a portion of the animal's back when the saddle is in use.5. The saddle of claim 3 , wherein the first transverse support is configured to follow the movement of the animal's shoulders when the saddle is in use.6. The saddle of claim 4 , wherein the second transverse support is ...

Stirrup for horse-riding

A stirrup for horse-riding, including a tread of which a first end is connected by a first side branch to an upper portion of the stirrup adapted to receive a stirrup leather, and including a second side branch movable between a position for use in which the second side branch connects a second end portion of the tread to the upper portion and open positions in which the second side branch is distanced from the second end portion of the tread. The second side branch is connected to the upper portion by a swivel linkage and, in the position for use, the second side branch is secured to the second end portion of the tread by magnetic attraction.

System for Use in Horseback Riding

A system for horseback riding comprising an inverse stirrup which allows a horseback rider to use the top of the rider's foot to resist upward or transverse forces so as to maintain the rider's position on the horse. The inverse stirrup is attached to the horse by means of a circumferential or semi-circumferential strap passing beneath the horse such as the girth strap, or directly to the saddle, such that the system resists upward displacement of the inverse stirrup.

SADDLE ANCHOR AND DETACHABLE STIRRUP SYSTEM

A secondary stirrup saddle system includes a saddle anchor coupled to a saddle. A stirrup strap having a first end and a second end wherein said first end has a coupler. The stirrup strap can be removably coupled to the saddle anchor, wherein the stirrup strap has at least one stirrup coupling point. A stirrup have a coupler can be removably coupled to the coupling point on the stirrup strap. A user can then remove the stirrup strap from the saddle anchor after mounting the saddle.

Comfort bridge for an English saddle

A comfort bridge for use with an English saddle. The bridge is formed of sole bend leather of a particular size, shape, and thickness positioned between a tree point and the back of the saddle tree. The bridge is placed on each side of the saddle and either placed within a panel or attached thereto. The bridge increases the structural support area by carrying the rider's weight over a larger area under the rider's leg. Each bridge is tapered around the edges to provide a smooth connection to the saddle panel, and provide for the comfort of the rider by avoiding the large material stuffing mass that has been traditionally used in the saddle panels of early designs.

RIDDING STIRRUPS WITH DETACHABLE FOOT BEDS

Riding stirrups each comprising a hoop and a foot bed removably attached to the hoop by at least one set of coupling mechanisms are disclosed. An exemplary hoop comprises a curved top portion and a bottom portion. An exemplary foot bed comprises a top surface and a bottom surface with a traverse channel. A preferred traverse channel is configured to receive the bottom portion of the exemplary hoop. The exemplary hoop and foot bed are detachably coupled by a set of coupling mechanisms including at least a first coupling mechanism and at least a second coupling mechanism, located at the bottom portion of the hoop and the traverse channel of the foot bed respectively. A preferred set of coupling mechanism is a ball detent system. An exemplary foot bed may further include removable anti-slip projections on its top surface. 1. A riding stirrup comprising: (i) A bottom portion with at least one first coupling mechanism, and', '(ii) A curved top portion coupled to the bottom portion; and, '(a) A hoop comprising (i) A top surface configured to support a foot, and', '(ii) A bottom surface comprising a traverse channel configured to snuggly receive at least a portion of the bottom portion of the hoop and having at least one second coupling mechanism configured to removably mate with the first coupling mechanism., '(b) A foot bed detachably coupled to the hoop, the foot bed comprising2. The riding stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first coupling mechanism is selected from one of a ball plunger or a ball detent claim 1 , and the at least one second coupling mechanism is selected from another one of the ball plunger or the ball detent.3. The riding stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the traverse channel is located at or near a center of mass of the foot bed.4. The riding stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first coupling mechanism and at least one second coupling mechanism are magnetically attracted to each other.5. The riding stirrup of claim 1 , wherein the top ...

LOCKING ADJUSTABLE HEADPLATE WITH MOTION RESTRICTOR FOR ADJUSTABLE SADDLE TREE

A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree includes opposed, hingedly connected plates for securing to a saddle tree head portion and a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly, wherein the rotatable displacing element assists in retaining the hingedly connected plates in a set spaced-apart configuration when not being rotated. The locking headplate further includes at least one supplemental locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotatable displacing element. The locking headplate further includes a supplemental motion restrictor for restricting outward motion of the opposed hingedly connected plates to a desired range of motion. Saddle trees and saddles incorporating the locking headplate are provided. 1. A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree , comprising:opposed, hingedly connected plates for securing to a saddle tree head portion;a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly relative to one another, wherein the rotatable displacing element assists in retaining the hingedly connected plates in a set spaced-apart configuration when not being rotated; anda supplemental motion restrictor disposed at a juncture of the opposed, hingedly connected plates for restricting an outward displacement of the hingedly connected plates to a predetermined range of motion.2. The locking headplate of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental motion restrictor comprises at least one tab disposed on at least one of the hingedly connected plates claim 1 , and adapted for contacting a surface of another of the hingedly connected plates to prevent the outward displacement of the hingedly connected plates beyond the predetermined range of motion.3. The locking headplate of claim 1 , further including at least one supplemental locking mechanism comprising at least one externally screwthreaded fastener and at least one cooperating insert configured for ...

SAFETY STIRRUP FOR HORSE RIDING

A safety stirrup for horse riding has a buckle () designed to be attached to a stirrup leather, a stirrup having an overall arch shape in which a rider inserts a foot in an insertion direction substantially perpendicular to the plane containing the arch, with a tread on the lower portion onto which a rider can place his foot, and at least one lateral branch () linking said tread to a head () of the stirrup, and a device for attaching the head () of the stirrup to the buckle () that is designed to enable the stirrup to detach completely from the buckle () in the event of a fall. The attachment device includes a mechanism () for clipping the stirrup to the buckle () including at least one elastic element () designed to cooperate with at least one relief () provided on a corresponding surface to prevent the stirrup from unclipping from the buckle (), and a lower end of the buckle () and the head () of the stirrup cooperating via curved sliding surfaces () to enable, before unclipping and/or complete detachment of the stirrup and of the buckle (), a relative rotation of the stirrup and of the buckle () in said insertion direction of a foot of the rider in the stirrup. 1. Safety stirrup for horse riding comprising:a buckle designed to be attached to a stirrup leather,a stirrup having an overall arch shape in which the rider inserts a foot in an insertion direction substantially perpendicular to the plane containing the arch, with a tread on the lower portion onto which a rider can place his foot, and at least one lateral branch linking said tread to a head of the stirrup, and an attachment device for attaching the head of the stirrup to the buckle that is designed to enable the stirrup to detach completely from the buckle in the event of a fall,wherein the attachment device includes:a mechanism for clipping the stirrup to the buckle including at least one elastic element designed to cooperate with at least one relief provided on a corresponding surface to prevent the ...

Saddle stirrup adjustable strap d-ring

A modified saddle D-ring having a loop of a varying radius for supporting a stirrup strap on a saddle. The stirrup supporting strap is looped around a lower span portion of the D-ring which has an upper span portion anchored to the saddle. The lower span has an upper surface that abuts against the saddle supporting strap and such upper surface includes first and second contiguous portions disposed at a preselected angle to one another with the length being greater than the width of the stirrup supporting strap. The D-ring includes an elongated curved loop extending forward at a varying radius depicting a parabolic curve. The elongated D-ring allows limited pivotal forward movement of the stirrup with respect to the saddle. One or more “T” shaped projections may extend upward from one a selected position at the bottom of the D-ring for adjusting and holding the D-ring in position.

SADDLE

Saddle comprising a central part having a top surface for providing a seat to a rider, a lower surface having a curvature for adapting to a back of a horse, elongated pad members coupled to said central part for forming a cushion, connecting places for mechanically coupling a reinforcing member to said central part for imposing a given curvature to said lower surface. The saddle is characterized in that it further comprises a hinge, mechanically coupled to the lower surface of the central part, for facilitating a modification of said curvature, and for coupling a reinforcing member to said central part, said connecting places being located on a portion of the hinge that is accessible from the lower surface of the central part. 1. Saddle for equestrian use and comprising:a central part having:a top surface for providing a seat to a rider;a lower surface having a curvature for adapting to a back of a horse and formed with flexibility for allowing modifying of said curvature;two side panels located at two opposite sides of said central part;elongated pad members coupled to said central part for forming a cushion on at least a portion of the lower surface of said central part;connecting places for mechanically coupling a reinforcing member to said central part for imposing a given curvature to said lower surface; anda hinge mechanically coupled to the lower surface of said central part configured to facilitate a modification of said curvature, and for coupling a reinforcing member to said central part, wherein said connecting places are located on a portion of said hinge that is accessible from the lower surface of the central part.2. Saddle according to claim 1 , further comprising:connecting means for fixing said hinge to said central part.3. Saddle according to characterized in that said connecting means are covered by said elongated pad members.4. Saddle according to characterized in that said elongated pad members are configured to be at least partly uncoupled from ...

Locking headplate for a saddle tree of a riding saddle and saddle tree comprising such a headplate

A locking headplate of the configuration of the saddle tree of a riding saddle comprises two rigid headplate arms, each suitable for being fixed to a respective lateral front portion of the saddle tree. The two headplate arms have mutual connection end portions which form a headplate hinge for a rotation of one headplate arm with respect to the other about an axis of rotation. The end portions are further fitted with facing blocking surfaces shaped in a complementary manner so as to block, when placed in mutual contact, the rotation of the headplate arms. The headplate is further provided with arm translation means operable to translate one arm with respect to the other along the axis of rotation so as to cause the engagement and disengagement of said blocking surfaces, said arm translation means being accessible through a front access opening coaxial to the axis of rotation.

Moveable Saddle Rack

A moveable saddle rack that may be laterally translatable across a trailer, vertically translatable to facilitate user access to an upper saddle seat of the saddle rack, or both laterally translatable and vertically translatable. 1. An apparatus comprising:a moveable saddle rack comprising a stationary frame portion and a moveable frame portion supporting a plurality of saddle seats spaced apart in a stacked vertical arrangement; anda gas spring actuator that facilitates vertical translation of the moveable frame portion with respect to the stationary frame portion.2. The apparatus of :wherein the spacing of the plurality of saddle seats on the moveable frame portion is adjustable.3. The apparatus of :wherein the height of the stationary frame portion is adjustable.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more rollers disposed between the moveable frame portion and the stationary frame portion to facilitate the vertical translation.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a retainer operable to prevent or allow vertical translation between the moveable frame portion and the stationary frame portion.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a stirrup shelf positioned below the plurality of saddle seats.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an electric piston actuator operable to drive vertical translation of the moveable frame portion between a first height and a second height with respect to the stationary frame portion.8. The apparatus of :wherein the distance between the first height and the second height is adjustable.9. The apparatus of :wherein the gas spring actuator assists the electric piston actuator to vertically translate the moveable frame portion upwardly with respect to the stationary frame portion.10. An apparatus comprising:a moveable saddle rack comprising a stationary frame portion and a moveable frame portion supporting a plurality of saddle seats spaced apart in a stacked vertical arrangement; andan ...

SAFETY STIRRUP FOR HORSEBACK RIDING

A safety stirrup for horseback riding having a first semi-arch element having a first end integrally connected to a first portion of a base element of the stirrup and a second end comprising a through hole for mounting a stirrup leather; a second semi-arch element having an end elastically connected to a second portion of the base element opposed to the first portion is provided. The second semi-arch element is configured to delimit a portion for inserting a rider's foot into the stirrup. The stirrup may have an elastic interposed between the end of the second semi-arch element and the second portion of the base element. Such elastic has an extension direction parallel to a main axis of the base element allowing the second semi-arch element to bend along the main axis away from the first semi-arch element and to elastically return said second semi-arch element to a rest position. 1. A safety stirrup for horseback riding comprising:a first semi-arch element having a first end integrally connected to a first portion of a base element of the stirrup and a second end comprising a through hole for mounting a stirrup leather;a second semi-arch element having an end elastically connected to a second portion of the base element opposed to the first portion, said second semi-arch element being configured to delimit, by said first semi-arch element and said base element, a portion for inserting a rider's foot in the stirrup;the safety stirrup further comprises a first elastic interposed between the end of the second semi-arch element and the second portion of the base element, said first elastic having an extension direction parallel to a main axis (X) of the base element to allow the bending of the second semi-arch element along said main axis (X) away from the first semi-arch element as a result of the application of a force on the second semi-arch element in such a moving away direction and to elastically return said second semi-arch element to a rest position when said ...

STIRRUP WITH OPENING AND CLOSING FUNCTION

The present disclosure relates to a stirrup having an opening and closing function for preventing a body from being injured in a situation such as falling from a horse. The present disclosure provides a stirrup having an opening and closing function, which is coupled to a saddle so that a rider's foot rests thereon, the stirrup including: a main body part having a bottom portion for placing a foot thereon, a top part connected to a saddle strap, and an open part formed on one side thereof; and an opening and closing part for opening and closing the open part, wherein the opening and closing part has one end connected to the main body part with a wire, and the other end which is attachable to and detachable from the main body part by means of magnetic force. 1. A stirrup having an opening and closing function , which is coupled to a saddle so that a rider's foot rests thereon , the stirrup comprising:a main body part;a hook part configured to be fastened to a saddle strap;a support part connected to a foot plate base plate, and an open part formed on one side thereof;an opening and closing part, detachably connected to the open part;a wire part, connected to one end of the opening and closing part and the main body part; anda magnetic body disposed on the other end of the opening and closing part, allowing the end to be attachable to the main body part by magnetic force.2. The stirrup having an opening and closing function as claimed in claim 1 , the main body part comprising:an extension part, extending downwards from the upper side of the open part and connected to the wire part; anda coupling part, extending upwards from the lower side of the open part, on which a removable part is disposed that is combinable with the magnetic body by magnetic force.3. The stirrup having an opening and closing function as claimed in claim 2 , wherein one end of the wire part is combined with the extension part and the other end thereof is elastically supported by an elasticity- ...

ADJUSTABLE WESTERN SADDLE

A saddle includes a tree having a rider-facing side and a horse-facing side, a seat cover adapted for detachable installation on the rider-facing side of the tree and an insert adapted for installation between the tree and the seat cover. Conveniently, the insert may adapt the saddle for riders of distinct size and shape and accommodate for physical differences between male and female riders. Furthermore, a connection panel secured to the horse-facing side of the tree may allow for releasably secured panel padding elements that customize the horse-facing side of the tree to a particular horse. Adjustable stirrup bars provide even further flexibility of customization. 1. A saddle comprising:a tree having a rider-facing side and a horse-facing side;a seat cover adapted for detachable installation on the rider-facing side of the tree; andan insert adapted for installation between the tree and the seat cover.2. The saddle of further comprising a connection panel secured to the horse-facing side of the tree.3. The saddle of further comprising a panel padding element releasably secured to the connection panel.4. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element comprises fleece.5. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element comprises wool.6. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element comprises felt.7. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element comprises air-filled padding.8. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element comprises foam-filled padding.9. The saddle of wherein the panel padding element includes a closeable slit to allow for removal and insertion of padding material.10. The saddle of further comprising an adjustable stirrup bar.11. The saddle of wherein the tree comprises a combination of polyurethane and polypropylene.12. The saddle of further comprising a cable embedded in the tree.13. The saddle of wherein the cable comprises ¼ inch vinyl-coated stainless steel aircraft cable. The present application relates generally to saddles and, more ...

Safety Stirrup and Strap System

The present invention provides a safety stirrup and strap system for quick and easy stirrup adjustment for use with a saddle or similar type of riding equipment used during equine assisted therapies or in any recreational riding wherein quick and easy stirrup adjustment is desired. 1. A safety stirrup and strap system comprising:a stirrup strap comprising a buckle at one end capable of receiving the opposite end of the stirrup strap thereby providing a loop from which a safety stirrup may be suspended in a normal use position;a safety stirrup suspended from the stirrup strap wherein the safety stirrup comprises removable padding covering all or a portion of the bars defining the arch of the safety stirrup;wherein the stirrup strap has been modified to visually demarcate separate and discrete blocks of buckle holes adjacent to each other along the stirrup strap, wherein each separate block contains the same number of buckle holes and wherein each buckle hole contained in each block is identified by a unique indicia selected from numbering or lettering of each buckle hole.2. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 1 , wherein the blocks of buckle holes are demarcated by using a bright color.3. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 1 , wherein the unique indicia are numbers.4. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 2 , wherein each separate block contains 5 buckle holes.5. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 1 , wherein the lowest number appears at the top of each separate block of buckle holes and the highest number appears at the bottom of each separate block of buckle holes.6. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 1 , wherein the removable padding comprises fleece or foam.7. The safety stirrup and strap system of claim 1 , wherein the removable padding is secured to the bars of the stirrup by hook and loop material.8. A safety stirrup and strap system comprising:a stirrup strap comprising a buckle at one end capable of receiving the ...

Stirrup and Method of Using the Same

A system and method for use of a stirrup with multiple treads and side pieces. 1. An improved stirrup comprising: 'an open-ended top portion with an orifice on each open-ended rung side and a solid bottom rung portion with two orifices running through the bottom portion;', 'said first rung further comprising;'}, 'a first open-ended rung;'} said second rung further comprising;', 'an open ended second top portion with an orifice on each open-ended rung side, two orifices on the upward faces of each open-ended rung side, and a solid second bottom rung portion;, 'a second open ended rung;'}a hollow or internally threaded bar;a first set of screws;a second set of screws; wherein said hollow or internally threaded bar is mechanically attached between said open-ended top portion of said first open-ended rung by said first set of screws being inserted through said open ended top portion orifice and inserted or threaded into said hollow or internally threaded bar; and', 'wherein said screw fastening bar set is inserted into said orifices on said open-ended rung sides of second rung, and said second rung is mechanically attached to said first rung by having said second set of screws inserted through said two orifices on said bottom rung portion of said first rung and into said two orifices on the upward faces of each open-ended rung side of said second rung and threaded into or fastened to said screw fastening bar set., 'a screw fastening bar set;'}2. The improved stirrup of further comprising;said first rung and said hollow or threaded bar are precast as one piece.3. The improved stirrup of further comprising; [ 'a front barrier attached to a first shelf and a second shelf; and', 'said tapadero further comprising;'}, 'said first rung bottom is attached to the said first shelf and said second rung bottom is attached to the said second shelf., 'a tapadero;'}4. The improved stirrup of further comprising;said tapadero is comprised of one piece of material.5. An improved stirrup ...

Improvement in sun-shades for horses

Improvements in or relating to equestrian saddles

An equestrian saddle (1) comprises a modular construction including a tree ( 2) having two side panels (8) connected by a bridge (12) of hinged construction whereby the side panels (8) are angularly adjustable, and a seat plate (50) secured to the side panels (8).

Shock and vibration damping stirrup has spring-loaded top pivot and articulated links between side branches and sole plate

The stirrup, for use in horse-riding, has a compression chamber (10) at the top containing a spring-loaded pivot (3) with a friction washer (12) and nut (13) on one end and a stirrup leather ring (1) on the other. In addition, the side branches (7) of the stirrup are connected to its sole plate (8) by articulated links (14). A variant of the design has the compression chamber inside a detachable and adjustable bush.

Shock absorber for horse rider stirrup has sprung cylinder between stirrup and tack

The shock absorbing stirrup comprises a spring (6) inside a channel with a rod (2) attached to a handle (1). The stirrups of the riders tack are attached to the lower section of the system, allowing the spring to cushion the impact of the horses feet making contact with the ground.

RIDING SADDLE.

SECURITY CAVALRY CALIPER.

HITCH SADDLE.

L'invention concerne une selle d'équitation comportant un siège (12) et au moins une paire de quartiers (24, 26), les quartiers étant montés de façon amovible sur les côtés du siège (12) et susceptibles d'être déplacés d'avant en arrière de la selle et vice versa. Le siège présente des rebords latéraux (20) pourvus de moyens d'attache rapide (22) pour les quartiers (24, 26). The invention relates to a riding saddle comprising a seat (12) and at least one pair of quarters (24, 26), the quarters being removably mounted on the sides of the seat (12) and capable of being moved. 'front to back of the saddle and vice versa. The seat has lateral flanges (20) provided with quick attachment means (22) for the quarters (24, 26).

SECURITY CALIPER

Saddle tree having multiple progressively loaded adjustments

An improved saddle tree assembly (10) is provided which permits infinite adjustment at multiple points so that the tree may be selectively adjusted to accommodate the physical characteristics of a given horse. The saddle tree assembly includes a pair of laterally spaced apart, flexible synthetic resin skirts (12, 14) together with a spanning, overlying tree frame (16), The frame is coupled to the skirts by means of threaded adjustment structures (18, 20, 22, 24) permitting selective shifting between the tree frame and skirts. At each connection point between the tree frame and skirts, a multiple-layer, rivet-connected plate assembly (62, 64, and 82, 84) is provided, which saves to effectively and evently distribute the rider's weight, in order to minimize pinching of bruising of the horse's back. The skirts may be provided with slots (110) to permit the skirts to more readily conform to the horse's back and permit relative translational movement of the skirts relative to the tree frame to follow the movement of the horse's back.

BLOOD ASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR SPORTS Equestrian

Le « sangl'easy » est un dispositif d'assistance au sanglage pour les sports équestres. Il met en œuvre le principe physique du levier de type « inter-résistant » en l'appliquant au sanglage des équidés, à travers un petit outil spécifique, d'utilisation simple, apportant un avantage mécanique positif à son utilisateur. Il est constitué de deux parties (1) (2) qui s'emboitent, reliées par un axe (3), autorisant une position ouverte et une position fermée. Une des extrémités (4) prend appui contre la selle ou l'équidé. La position ouverte du sangl'easy permet le passage (6) du contre-sanglon puis la position fermée son immobilisation. L'utilisateur actionne le levier (5) permettant à la boucle de remonter, par traction, pour atteindre le trou supérieur du contre-sanglon assurant ainsi un meilleur ajustement de la selle. Les utilisateurs disposant d'une force physique moindre peuvent, facilement et en autonomie, assurer leur sécurité dans l'ajustement de la selle. The "sangl'easy" is a webbing assistance device for equestrian sports. It implements the physical principle of the "inter-resistant" type of lever by applying it to the strapping of equines, through a small specific tool, of simple use, bringing a positive mechanical advantage to its user. It consists of two parts (1) (2) which fit together, connected by an axis (3), allowing an open position and a closed position. One of the ends (4) bears against the saddle or equine. The open position of the bloodleasy allows the passage (6) of the against-sanglon then the closed position immobilization. The user actuates the lever (5) allowing the loop back up, by traction, to reach the upper hole of the against-sanglon ensuring a better fit of the saddle. Users with less physical strength can, easily and autonomously, ensure their safety in saddle adjustment.

Safety stirrup for riding, has rigid shell and premier portion rigid interdependent of foot rest to form envelope whose opening is flared to form plenum above foot, where plenum is croissant since extremity of envelope

L'étrier de sécurité pour l'équitation, comportant un repose-pied (2) destiné à recevoir le pied d'un cavalier, au moins une branche (11, 12) en forme d'arche solidaire dudit repose-pied (2), est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un premier élément rigide solidaire de ladite branche (11, 12) et un deuxième élément rigide solidaire du repose-pied (2) pour former une enveloppe dans le prolongement de l'ensemble constitué par le repose-pied (2) et ladite branche (11, 12), ladite enveloppe constituant un volume suffisant pour contenir l'extrémité d'un pied de cavalier, l'ouverture de ladite enveloppe étant évasée de façon à former un espacement (H) au-dessus dudit pied, ledit espacement (H) étant croissant depuis l'extrémité (E) d'enveloppe correspondant à la pointe du pied jusqu'à ladite ouverture de l'enveloppe.

Stirrup accessory for correctly placing the foot and thus preventing it from remaining jammed in the event of a fall

The present invention relates to an accessory which can be fitted to any existing stirrup, composed of a shell 1 made of semi-rigid plastic, preventing the foot from being put into the stirrup more than one third of the length of the boot, thus providing complete safety, a pedagogical role and a protective role.

Horse-riding saddle adapted for physically handicapped persons has fixed base with suspension members, bucket seat, back support, head rest and harness

The saddle consists of a fixed base with an arch and suspension members for a bucket seat with an adjustable back, head-rest, restraining harness, reins and a battery-powered electronic guidance system controlled by a handle pivoted to a front pommel and comprising electric motors governing the tension of the reins. The seat is made from an ergonomically-shaped fibre shell covered with foam, fitted with leg protectors and side panels.

Shock absorbing and stirrup maintaining device for stirrup leather, has elastic shock absorbing unit with one end connected to clipping eye of stirrup and another end connected to stirrup leather

The device has an elastic shock absorbing unit (3) with an end connected to a clipping eye (1) of a stirrup and another end connected to a stirrup leather (2). The unit has a U-shaped buckle (4) traversing horizontal to a lateral opening towards the interior connecting the leather and device for disengaging the leather when the rider falls. The shock absorbing unit is made up of polymer type elastic material. An independent claim is also included for a stirrup leather comprising a shock absorbing and stirrup maintaining device.

Patent FR2162760A5

Shock absorbers for saddle calipers

HORSE SHOE, IN PARTICULAR FOR BEGINNER

Improvements to stool

Disposable absorbent articles

Disposable articles for absorbing animal sweat, including an absorbent layer with a minimum sweat absorption capacity of 150 g/m2, and at least one reinforcing layer for imparting solidity to the articles during use, said layer being a non-woven film or layer or a liquid-tight layer.

CALIPER FOR THE PRACTICE OF HORSE RIDING.

The invention relates to a device (10) for practicing sports, which is designed to receive at least one article of footwear. According to the invention, such a device comprises at least one pair of magnetic dipoles (13, 14) for associating the at least one footwear article with the device for practicing sports.

DISPOSABLE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLES

Moveable saddle rack

A moveable saddle rack that may be laterally translatable across a trailer, vertically translatable to facilitate user access to an upper saddle seat of the saddle rack, or both laterally translatable and vertically translatable.

Stirrup insert for a stirrup

The invention relates to a stirrup insert (24) for a stirrup comprising a bearing surface (50) which is provided with a surface (34, 36) for placing a boot, and a holding area (52) which can be detachably connected to the stirrup. Said bearing surface (50) comprises an internal part (28) and an external part (26). Said internal part (28) is surrounded by the external part (26) at least in the z-direction. Preferably, the internal part (28) is softer than the external part (26).

Improvements in Riding Saddles.

5968. Beal, F. C. April 21. Riding-saddles.-Relates to riding-saddles, particularly for military purposes, in which the side boards are pivotally connected to the arches so that they will automatically adjust themselves to the conformation of the horse. In the arrangement shown in Fig. II, the arches b are attached to spacing-boards a' which are hinged to the side boards a in the manner shown in Fig. IV, d being a hinge plate secured to the side board, and e a shank passing through the spacing-board and the foot of the arch. In a modification, the arches are hinged directly to the side boards, each side board being preferably provided with hinge plates d<2>, Fig. V, and each foot c<1> of the arch formed with a hinge member c<2>. The side boards may be locked in their adjusted position by set-screws Z.

Improved stirrup pad

The stirrup pad (10) of the present invention includes a ramp or inclined footrest (12) designed to support a foot resting thereupon in an angled orientation characterized by the toes being above the heel. The top surface (30) of the ramp or inclined footrest (12) includes a friction surface to grip a foot resting thereupon. The bottom portion (22) of the stirrup pad (10) is adapted for removable engagement with a stirrup (14). The use of the present invention allows a saddle occupant, while riding, to main-tain an angled foot orientation with the heel angled downwardly, thus achieving a safer, more comfortable, and more stylish riding form.

Locking headplate for adjustable saddle tree

A locking headplate for an adjustable saddle tree includes opposed, hingedly connected elements for securing to a saddle trec head portion, a rotatable displacing element for displacing the hingedly connected plates inwardly or outwardly, and an engaging element for selectively preventing rotation of the rotatable displacing element. The engaging element includes at least one insert and a threaded fastener for compressing the insert against the rotatable displacing element to selectively prevent rotation thereof. A portion of the rotatable displacing element may be made of a material having a first hardness, and the insert may be made of a material having a second hardness which is less than the first hardness whereby a portion of the rotatable displacing element impinges into the material of the insert. Saddle trees and saddles incorporating the locking headplate are provided.

Postural system for equestrian rehabilitation

The present invention relates to a postural system (1) for equestrian rehabilitation, said system allowing to ensure correct positioning of the patient and correct passage of stimuli from the horse to the patient, even in the case of patients with severe motor disabilities. Said postural system is modular and customizable and allows positioning the patient on the horse both in a sitting position and in a supine or prone position. According to the invention, the postural system comprises a base body (3) and a plurality of shaped or shapeable blocks (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17) adapted to be removably connected to said base body and repositioned onto said base body. Thanks to the invention, by selecting each time the number, shape and orientation of said shaped or shapeable blocks, it will be possible to take into account the specific morphology of the user and facilitate perfect placement of the body and correct weight distribution.

Disposable absorbent articles for horse or pony

This invention consists of a disposable, absorbent article which absorbs animal perspiration. The article is characterized by the following features: an absorbent layer, and at least one reinforcing layer in order to insure article strength during use. Preferably, the absorbent layer is a flat layer having at least one superabsorbent material and either a non-woven fabric or at least one pad of fibers, and has an absorption capacity of at least 150 g of perspiration per m 2 of the absorbent layer. Preferably, the at least one reinforcing layer is at least a pair of gas-permeable reinforcing layers respectively bound to each side of the absorbent layer, and the at least one reinforcing layer is made of a microperforated film or a non-woven fabric. Preferably, each layer of the article is liquid permeable.

Stirrup for harness and method of manufacturing the same

A stirrup (4) for a harness able to create a safe anchorage for footwear without damaging the sole of the said footwear. The stirrup (4) guarantees anchorage of the sole in all conditions of use and is particularly easy to clean.

Anteroposterior stability assuring device i.e. equestrian saddle, for use during riding of horse, has baseplate placed on support studs, where studs are located at four corners of preformed rod and are located on central supports

The device has a baseplate (6) placed on support studs (5), where the studs are located at four corners of a preformed rod (1) and are located on central supports. A seat reception plate (7) is fixed on the baseplate and articulated by deported hinges. An adjusting tube is fixed at a lower face of the reception plate by a bracket. Lateral tubes are fixed under a seat plate (15) that is placed on the reception plate and provided with seating foam (16).

Patent DE8815102U1

Safety stirrup

A safety stirrup particularly adaptable to a western-type saddle is disclosed. The safety mechanism of the stirrup is entirely hidden and outwardly appears to be a standard stirrup. The stirrup utilizes a camming mechanism to release the foot portion of the stirrup upon a rider being in an unnatural position to prevent possibility of serious injury.

saddle

Reitsattel mit einem Sattelbaum und zwei daran montierten beweglichen Trachten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Trachten (7; 8) jeweils aus einem mehrschichtigen mechanischen System (n Schichten) mit mindestens zwei Schichten (n = 2) bestehen, dessen unterste Schicht (1) aus als Druckaufnehmer fungierenden flächenhaften Elementen besteht, die alle mit den erforderlichen Freiheitsgraden in ihrem Flächenschwerpunkt, oder bei nicht homogen gewünschter Druckverteilung auch an davon abweichender Stelle, gelenkig mit den Elementen der darüber angeordneten Schicht (2) verbunden sind, wobei an jedem der Elemente der Schicht (2) zwei oder drei Elemente der untersten Schicht (1) angelenkt sind und die somit in der untersten Schicht 1 eingeleiteten Kräfte führen, daß die Elemente jeder weiteren Schicht (2...n) mit den Elementen der nächsthöheren Schicht analog verbunden sind und als Montagepunkte der Schichten (2...n) zur Befestigung an der nächsthöheren Schicht jeweils der Schwerpunkt der von den Verbindungspunkten zur nächsttieferen Schicht aufgespannten Fläche oder Linie dient, bei inhomogen... saddle with a saddle tree and two movable costumes mounted on it, characterized in that the Costumes (7; 8) each made of a multilayered mechanical system (n layers) with at least two layers (n = 2), whose Lowermost layer (1) from acting as a pressure transducer areal Elements exists, all with the required degrees of freedom in their area of focus, or not homogeneous desired Pressure distribution even at a different location, articulated with the elements of it arranged layer (2) are connected, wherein at each of the elements the layer (2) two or three elements of the lowest layer (1) are hinged and thus introduced in the bottom layer 1 personnel cause the elements each further layer (2 ... n) with the elements of the next higher layer are connected analogously and as mounting points of the layers (2 ... n) for attachment to the next higher layer in each case the center of gravity of ...

RIDING CALIPER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER SYSTEM

Articulated Stirrup

The invention relates to an articulated stirrup with a footplate and a U-shaped clamp with two lateral limbs and articulated regions arranged therein. The articulated regions have an upper retaining part and a lower retaining part with a hinge part. The lower retaining part reaches the footplate. The footplate has a supporting part which connects the lower retaining parts to each other.

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Horse-riding safety stirrup

Magnetic boot attachment for a stirrup

A riding boot attachment (50) for use with a riding boot (14) includes a body member having a first surface, a second surface, and at least two openings for receiving the riding boot. The body member receives at least a portion of the riding boot and is shaped and configured to conform to a contour of the riding boot. The riding boot attachment also includes a sole (48) for engaging a stirrup, the sole coupled to the first surface of the body member, and a magnetic member (42) coupled to the sole.

Improvements in or relating to horse-riding saddles

842,693. Saddles. FRESHFIELD, E. H. July 11, 1956 [Aug. 23, 1955], No. 24242/55. Class 62. A self-adjusting saddle framework suitable for a variety of horses comprises two supporting pad members C, Figs. 1 and 4, carrying the stirrup bars C<SP>6</SP>, the pad members being pivotally attached in the region of their centre of gravity to a U-shaped member B by ball and socket joints B<SP>1</SP>, C<SP>1</SP>. By fitting underpadding felt j as shown in Fig. 5, the arrangement may be used as a felt practice riding saddle, a fitted felt saddle (not shown) built up on the underpadding and the U- shaped member B yeilding sufficiently to permit movement of the pad members. Alternatively the framework may form part of a saddle tree comprising a seat frame A<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 2, of wood or light alloy and a bracket A<SP>3</SP> carrying a gullet plate A<SP>2</SP>, the bracket having slots A<SP>4</SP> permitting limited movement of the U-shaped member B. In this arrangement the frame A<SP>1</SP> may have projecting limbs A<SP>5</SP> each formed with spherical ends A<SP>6</SP> which provide additional pivotal support for the pad members by engaging ball sockets C<SP>5</SP>. The saddle leatherwork c is secured to the rear end of the seat frame and to the gullet plate, while the underpadding d is in the form of two strips each secured between the underside of a pad member and the rear of the seat frame, the strips being sufficiently narrow as to permit movement of the pad members. It is suggested that the gullet plate may be omitted, in which case the U-shaped member rests on the upper face of the bracket A<SP>3</SP>. An alternative embodiment comprises an H-shaped framework, Figs. 6 and 7, formed of cranked spring-steel rods or bars D<SP>1</SP> joined by a cross-piece D<SP>2</SP>, the rods or bars having spherical ends ...

Stirrup insert for a stirrup

Protection apparatus and method

Exemplary embodiments herein describe accessory equipment for equestrian applications, and in particular a flexible protective wrap or boot for supporting and protecting the upper and lower leg of a horse, including the fetlock joint. When wrapped or fastened to a horse limb, the exemplary wrap can impact strength, friction surfaces, elongation, porosity, compression, breathability, water and moisture evaporation, elasticity, absorbency and cushioning. The wrapping structure may include improved limb support, general limb protection, and treatment for swollen legs, fetlock and pastern. Embodiments described herein may include limb protection in general and particularly during trailering and long transit in motor vehicles and trailers, cellulitis treatment, and providing compression that does not disrupt lymphatic flow and blood circulation when wrapping is applied.

Device for seat rest of riding- or transport animal, has right multi-shank projection with two shank portions and left multi-shank projection with two shank portions, where adjusting device is formed between two adjacent shank portions

The device has a right multi-shank projection (40) having two shank portions (42) and a left multi-shank projection (50) having two shank portions (52). An adjusting device (61,62,63,64) is formed between two adjacent shank portions in each case for adjusting and fixing the position of two adjacent shank portions to each other. Each adjusting device has a sliding joint, a screw joint, an adjusting and fixing pivoting device, particularly a ball joint, and an adjusting and fixing hinge. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a saddle tree with a seat surface; and (2) a saddle with a cushion element.

Improvement made to riding stirrups

1. Supporting sole plate, (1)-(2), which can be fitted onto all types of riding stirrups, characterised in that it consists of a non-slip surface (2) fixed onto a reflective flat support (1) which is fixed onto an existing stirrup (7) by means of a screw (3) onto which fits a butterfly nut (thumb nut, wing nut) (6) which locks a fan type washer (5) onto a flat washer (4) which itself bears on the bottom face of the stirrup (7).

Safety release attachment for stirrup

In a quick release safety attachment for a stirrup comprising spring-loaded rods in a sleeve which rests in the stirrup strap with the ends of the rods engaging the ends of a stirrup and a pair of lever arms extending radially outward from the interior of the sleeve engaged with the rods for controlling the operation of the device to release the stirrup, the arms are provided with notches and a Velcro strap for more positively securing the arms in place when the safety release is cocked and bearings are provided in the sleeve to work in conjunction with the rods to provide a more positive release and minimize the possibility of a premature release.

Universal metal frame

Saddle tree for a riding saddle or a pack saddle, and saddle provided with said saddle tree

The invention relates to a saddle tree for a riding saddle or a pack saddle and to the saddle provided with such a saddle tree, the saddle tree according to the invention comprising a front pommel (2) and a rear part, forming a seat (3), two side connection means (4) between the pommel and the seat, for ensuring contact between the saddle and the equine, and means (8) for adjusting the position of said side connection means, allowing the modification of the angle of opening and/or spreading of the saddle.

FLEXIBLE SADDLE WITH ADJUSTABLE WITHER MECHANICS

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Racing saddle

Saddle for horseback riding

Saddle (10) for horseback riding, comprising a saddle base (30) that is anatomically adapted to the horseback, and a saddle seat (40), wherein that the saddle seat (40) is detachably arranged on the saddle base (30). The invention further relates to a saddle base (30) for a horseback saddle (10), comprising two pressure distributors (120) that are interconnected by a bridging arrangement (130) that provides clearance over the spinal region, wherein each pressure distributor (120) comprises a rigid section (170) and a peripheral flexing portion (180, 180a, 180b, 180c). Still further the invention relates to a saddle seat (40), a saddle pad (20) and a method of providing a saddle (10).

Harness harness

Device for practicing sports

The invention relates to a device (10) for practicing sports, which is designed to receive at least one article of footwear. According to the invention, such a device comprises at least one pair of magnetic dipoles (13, 14) for associating the at least one footwear article with the device for practicing sports.

Safety-stirrup.

SPORTS PRACTICAL DEVICE.

L'invention concerne un dispositif de pratique sportive destiné à recevoir au moins un article chaussant. Selon l'invention un tel dispositif comprend au moins une paire de dipôles magnétiques d'appariement dudit au moins un article chaussant audit dispositif de pratique sportive. The invention relates to a sporting device for receiving at least one footwear. According to the invention, such a device comprises at least one pair of magnetic dipoles for pairing said at least one article of footwear with said device for sporting practice.

Stirrups for horseback riding

Stirrups for horseback riding which include a tread for the support of the foot and an arched structure that extends from the ends of the tread for connection to a stirrup strap. The arched structure may be formed by two stirrup arms, each forming, in a single body with said arm, a half-ring lying in a plane substantially orthogonal to the plane in which said arched structure lies. The half-rings of said stirrup arms are brought together with each other to form a stirrup ring suitable for being passed through by the stirrup strap.

Reversible safety-stirrup

Saddle support pads

The support apparatus comprises a plurality of deformable panels 8 which in use are positioned between the saddle tree 1 and the back of a horse on which the saddle tree is mounted. Each panel is filled with a material (e.g. gas, liquid or granular material or foam) so that its contour adapts automatically to complement the surface of the back of the horse on which the saddle tree is mounted. Attachment methods are disclosed eg hook and burr type fastening. <IMAGE>