Abstract: A safety device for use by a horseback rider. Industrial strength hook and loop fasteners secure the rider to the saddle. Loop material is affixed to the saddle and complementary hook material is secured to the rider. By engaging the hook material with the loop material, a sufficient binding force is established to prevent the rider from being thrown from the horse. A simple outward leg movement is sufficient to peel away the hook from the loop material. The invention may be used in conjunction with either the English equestrian style saddle, the western style saddle or the jockey saddle. Each includes a safety girth that attaches to the saddle or around the saddle and which contains a segment of loop type fastening material. A matching segment of hook type fastening material is fastened either to the legs or to the boots of the rider.