Abstract: A composite stirrup for supporting the foot of a rider in mounting and riding. The stirrup includes a U-shaped body formed from a plurality of veneers glued together in a mold of suitable shape. For increased strength and durability, a metallic strap is positioned between one pair of adjacent veneers. The metallic strap is provided with a plurality of extrusions which extend outwardly therefrom into the adjacent veneers.

Abstract: A guitar or like instrument harness that supports the weight of an instrument evenly about the shoulders and back of the wearer, while stabilizing the instrument in any position desired by the wearer. The harness utilizes a single strap segment, with structures for attachment to anchor points on the instrument. The strap passes over both shoulders, crossing in the back. The instrument is supported from the loops on either side of the wearer, which are created by the generally "figure 8" type pattern of the strap. One attachment structure is free to slide along the strap, allowing it to maintain a balanced position as the strap shifts to maintain weight distribution along its length.