Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse.

Abstract: A horse saddle has a saddletree to which is mounted a rotatable stirrup bar secured to a pivot which is transverse to the length of the saddletree. The rotatable stirrup bar allows the stirrup leathers to rotate both forwardly and rearwardly of the pivot, relative to the saddle, with reduced wear and tear to the stirrup leather. The stirrup bar comprises a closed loop for retaining the stirrup loop on the stirrup bar during rotation.

Abstract: A horse saddle has a saddletree to which is mounted a rotatable stirrup bar secured to a pivot which is transverse to the length of the saddletree. The rotatable stirrup bar allows the stirrup leathers to rotate both forwardly and rearwardly of the pivot, relative to the saddle, with reduced wear and tear to the stirrup leather. The stirrup bar comprises a closed loop for retaining the stirrup loop on the stirrup bar during rotation.

Abstract: A saddle (1) for a horse comprises a pair of side support panels (4) for engaging in the back of the horse (2) and a seat (8) resiliency carried on the side support panels (4) by a pair of mounting members (10) integrally formed with the seat (8) and the side support panels (4). Side members (5) releasably secured to the side support panels (4) extend downwardly on opposite sides of the animal and are releasably secured by a girth strap (6) extending beneath the belly of the horse. A pair of sweat absorbing pads (22) secured to the underside of the side support panels (4) act to transfer sweat from the back of the horse for evaporation thereof. A seat cover (28) is secured to the seat (8), and straps (32) extending from the seat cover (28) carry stirrups (33).

Abstract: An apparatus that provides for a conveniently removable mounting stirrup that assists a rider in climbing into a riding saddle, and provides for compact storage. The removable mounting stirrup includes features for a convenient saddle attachment and removal while on top of the riding animal.

Abstract: A stirrup hanger for saddle consisting of a short strip and a long strip secured together with a swivel mechanism that allows the stirrups to move forward and rearward freely. A metal plate having a hole there through secured on each end of the short piece. A t-nut secured to one of the metal plates in alignment with its hole. A third metal plate with a nylon bushing there through secured on one end of the long strip and a stirrup secured to the opposite end. The short piece of leather is looped through the saddle tree bar and then a bolt is inserted consecutively through the hole in the second plate, the nylon bushing and the hole in the first plate. The bolt is then threaded into the t-nut to secure the third metal plate in pivoting fashion between the first and second metal plates.

Abstract: A sweat panel for a saddle is connected to the saddle by a flexible connection member along a portion of the width. The sweat panel perimeter replicates the under panel perimeter to enable the two to be separated by preferably less than one quarter inch. Billets are disclosed that notch the billet leather to receive a connecting strip to connect the billet leather to the tree webbing, thereby reducing the thickness of the billets.

Abstract: An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elongated and by having ridges formed into the handgrip. The handgrip is further improved by having opposing arms to increase the elevation of the handgrip over the side members. The side members are improved by having a greater surface area. The openings in the side members are improved so that a hand can enter the openings to adjust a girth and so that a breastplate can be attached to the device. The improvements enable the device to be used with any horse and increase the security and comfort of the device for both the horse and the rider.

Abstract: An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elongated and by having ridges formed into the handgrip. The handgrip is further improved by having opposing arms to increase the elevation of the handgrip over the side members. The side members are improved by having a greater surface area. The openings in the side members are improved so that a hand can enter the openings to adjust a girth and so that a breastplate can be attached to the device. The improvements enable the device to be used with any horse and increase the security and comfort of the device for both the horse and the rider.

Abstract: An adjustable stirrup leather and a saddle including such a stirrup leather for suspending a stirrup relative to a saddle seat wherein a spring element is provided within the stirrup leather to provide a torsional force to properly align the stirrup for a rider's foot when the saddle is placed on a mount. In a preferred embodiment the spring element is vertically adjustable depending upon an adjusted length of the stirrup leather.

Abstract: This is a method and apparatus for assisting persons to mount a saddle upon a horse in which a step-up member is adjustably carried by a rigid member which is in turn carried by a stirrup leather and a stirrup leather buckle. The rigid member is moveably mounted on the stirrup leather and it carries an adjustable cord having a step-up member which can be utilized to raise a person on one foot to a position where the other foot can comfortably be placed into the stirrup. The device is so configured as to be under a saddle side jockey and/or fender so as to be non-interfering with the rider's leg and not noticeable when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method and apparatus for equestrian training wherein a finely adjustable strap is provided with an English saddle girth engaging portion and opposite end Velcro cooperating portions on opposite sides of the strap and is operable to be trained through an English saddle stirrup or around the saddle stirrup leathers to maintain the stirrup is a proper position for a given horse and rider.

Abstract: A fender shaper system for equestrian use, that can be easily added to a new or used saddle system, shapes the fenders optimally and holds the desired shape permanently, thus eliminating the conventional need to soak the fenders in water and reshape them repeatedly due to their inherent tendency to revert back toward the original flat shape unless kept stored in a special holder. The fender shaper system permanently ensures the correct free-hanging stirrup orientation that makes mounting easier and safer by avoiding any need to reach down and turn the stirrup manually, and also ensures riding comfort free of leg stress and fatigue from having to continuously counteract a tendency of the stirrups to hang at an incorrect orientation. The fender shaper is formed from sheet stainless steel bent into the shape of a right angle bracket with curvature. In a primary embodiment for leather fenders, the fender can be fastened to the fender shaper with a pair of ornamental screw fasteners and a retaining tab.

Abstract: A strapping arrangement for a stirrup of a saddle of a horse or other riding animal so as to carry the weight of a rider's foot on the stirrup. Strapping means are connected to multiple portions of the saddle so that the weight imposed by the rider's foot on the stirrup is distributed at least substantially uniformly over the saddle.

Abstract: A saddle assembly for use by handicapped riders, a saddle assembly including a bridle having reins extending therefrom and a saddle having stirrups connected thereto, the improvement comprising interconnecting straps extending between the stirrups and the reins whereby movement of the reins would cause movement of one or more of the stirrups.

Abstract: A strapping arrangement for a stirrup of a saddle of a horse or other riding animal so as to carry the weight of a rider's foot on the stirrup. Strapping means are connected to multiple portions of the saddle so that the weight imposed by the rider's foot on the stirrup is distributed at least substantially uniformly over the saddle.