Abstract: A leather lace beveler apparatus and method is provided for cutting bevels on opposed sides of a strip of leather lace that is pulled through the leather lace beveler apparatus. The apparatus has a main frame and a first knife housing secured to the main frame and has a knife blade extending through a slot in the main frame. A first fence to holds a leather strip in line and in engagement against the first knife blade to cut a bevel on one side of a strip of leather lace. A second knife housing is secured to the main frame and has a knife blade extending through a slot in the main frame. A second fence holds a leather strip in line and in engagement with the second knife blade to cut a bevel on the other side of a strip of leather lace. The leather lace is pulled through the leather lace beveler apparatus to cut the opposed bevels on the strip of leather lace with the strip of leather lace engaging the first and second knife blades and the first and second fences.

Abstract: A variable angle stirrup support that acts as a stirrup leveling mechanism comprises a stirrup support bracket, a stirrup hanger rod support sleeve, and a stirrup hanger support member. The stirrup support bracket engages the lower end loop of a stirrup leather. The rotatable stirrup hanger rod support sleeve is positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather for attaching the invention to a stirrup. The stirrup hanger support member connects the hanger rod support sleeve to the stirrup support bracket with a pivot pin positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather to allow the stirrup support bracket to oscillate about a longitudinal axis between predetermined limited angles to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot. A method of rotating a stirrup to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot using the variable angle stirrup support is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention comprises a stirrup support bracket for mounting in the lower end loop of a stirrup leather and a rotatable stirrup hanger rod support positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather for attaching the invention to a stirrup and a stirrup hanger support member for connecting the rotatable hanger rod support to the stirrup support bracket with a pivot pin positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather to allow the stirrup support bracket to pivot about a longitudinal axis between predetermined limited angles to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot and a method of rotating a stirrup to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot.

Abstract: An exercise saddle tree and method of construction that utilizes the inherent strength characteristics, defined by wood grain, growth rings, and wood type, of natural wood to create a stronger, low-weight saddle tree design. In addition, the present invention alters a standard saddle tree design and form to distribute the concussive force of horse and rider in a more uniform manner across the structure of the saddle tree.

Abstract: A stall cleaner that scoops material, such as a mixture of wood shavings and animal manure, sifts selected material out of the scooped material and collects remaining material in a receptacle. The cleaner includes a stationary portion and a vibrating portion. The stationary portion includes a frame that is supported by wheels. A scoop is located at a front end of the frame. A handle is provided on a rear end of the frame. The vibrating portion of the apparatus includes a tray that is supported by the frame. The tray has a rigid perimeter that surrounds and supports a plurality of spaced longitudinal elements. A motor rotates an off-center weight to impart vibration to the tray, causing smaller particles to fall through the tray. A receptacle is located behind the frame on the apparatus. The receptacle is positioned such that materials slide off of the rear end of the tray into the receptacle.