Abstract: A spur having a U-shaped body formed from rigid material such as metal and shaped to affix to a heeled athletic/riding shoe. The spur of the present invention includes a receiver bracket at each of the forward ends of the U-shaped body for guiding a strap under the heel and over the upper insole. The receiver bracket is designed to create a pivot point which does not allow the spur to ride up on the athletic/riding shoe and maintains the spur in a properly aligned and comfortable position.

Abstract: A spur for mounting on a heeled athletic/hiking shoe suitable for riding having a heel and a protrusion adjacent to the heel. The spur includes at least two opposing sides connected at one end by a rear body. A front loop stretches between and extends downwardly from another end of the sides. The spur is formed of flexible material, so that the front loop stretches over the heel to engage the front of the heel with the rear body positioned at the rear of the canvas riding shoe. A structure is added to the rear body and sides for selectively engaging the protrusion, so that the spur is firmly held in place on the riding shoe.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, inexpensive youth stirrup attachment which attaches to a standard-sized saddle to enable small children and youths to enjoy horseback riding. The attachment of the present invention is a single strap having stirrups mounted on each end and adjustment buckles to alter the length of the attachment. The strap is slipped through the opening in the pommel of the saddle and looped over the saddle horn. The pressure from the rider's feet in the stirrups will cause the strap to frictionally engage the saddle horn. With the current invention there is no need for additional straps or buckles as in prior devices.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved saddle blanket having compartments attached to the periphery of the rear end of the blanket. The compartments include a center compartment contoured to conform the cantle of the saddle. The skirt of the saddle is slipped between the compartments and the blanket so the center compartment is pushed against the cantle of the saddle. The saddle and compartments are thus stabilized from bouncing and slipping relative to another.

Abstract: A spur holder is formed of flexible material and has a rear body and sides connecting the body to a front loop, which is stretchable over the heel of the boot to engage the front of the heel, with the rear body disposed at the rear of the boot adjacent the upper edge of the heel. The rear body has a generally oval front edge and a rear edge corresponding generally to a portion of an ellipse, while each of the front and rear edges of the loop corresponds generally to a flattened oval. A rib extends inwardly from the rear body and a portion of each of the sides, adjacent the inner edge of each and is adapted to engage a crevice above the heel when the holder is installed on a boot. A spur rowel and shank are attached to the rear body, as by a plate molded within the rear body or a cap which covers the plate and is vulcanized to the rear body. The inner edge of each of the sides may be provided with a taper opposite the rib to accommodate additional stretching of these edges.

Abstract: A spur holder is formed of flexible material and has a rear body and sides connecting the body to a front loop, which is stretchable over the heel of the boot to engage the front of the heel, with the rear body disposed at the rear of the boot adjacent the upper edge of the heel. The rear body has a generally oval front edge and a rear edge corresponding generally to a portion of an ellipse, while each of the front and rear edges of the loop correspond generally to a flattened oval. A rib extends outwardly from the rear body and a portion of each of the sides, adjacent the inner edge of each and is adapted to engage a crevice above the heel when the holder is installed on a boot. A spur rowel and shank are attached to the rear body, as by a plate molded within the rear body or a cap which covers the plate and is vulcanized to the rear body. The inner edge of each of the sides may be provided with a taper opposite the rib to accommodate additional stretching of these edges.

Abstract: The tiedown strap is formed of neoprene or other suitable resilient material and has a rear extension having a slot for detachably engaging the rowel, a front loop stretchable onto the front of the boot heel and side extensions having holes for detachably engaging a button on the corresponding side of the spur. The instep strap is formed of similar material and has an enlargement at each end for detachable engagement with the spur buttons. When the instep strap and tiedown strap are used together, the side buttons of the spur may be pivotal between upper and lower positions.