Abstract: A monitoring and feedback device to assist a horse rider in achieving proper balance and posture by measuring one or more load data parameters, such as load magnitude, load angle, or torque, for both stirrups simultaneously and providing visual or audible feedback on that load data to the rider or a non-riding instructor. Load measuring brackets are attached to the stirrup bar of a saddle and each measures one or more of the load data parameters applied. Processing circuitry generates signals for transmitting, either wired or wireless, feedback signals representing the load data to a visual display or sound headset and thereby provides real time information to a rider or non-riding instructor.

Abstract: A vibration testing apparatus comprises a first mooring bar coupled to the base; a second mooring bar coupled to the base such that the second mooring bar is disposed away from and faces the first mooring bar to define a space between the first and second mooring bars; a first strap comprising a first end secured to the first mooring bar, and a second strap comprising a first end secured to the first mooring bar. A second end of each of the first and second straps may be secured to the second mooring bar such that the first and second straps span the space between the first and second mooring bars and such that a tension on at least one of the first and second strap is controllable.

Abstract: A seat support device for a riding animal or a pack animal, a saddle tree, and a saddle with such a saddle tree. The seat support device comprises a right multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link section and at least a second link section and a left multi-linked lug arrangement with a first link section and at least a second link section. A pivoting device with a pivot axis is each formed case between two adjacent link sections, so that two adjacent link sections are pivotable towards one other around a pivot axis substantially within a pivot plane which penetrates the pivot axis substantially perpendicular.

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. The rotatable stirrup bar allows the stirrup leathers to rotate relative to the saddle with reduced wear and tear to the stirrup leather.

Abstract: Adjustable Dee ring embodiments are disclosed that allow the saddle and/or the billet or Latigo to be located in an optimum position on the horse. The adjustable Dee ring is light weight and a billet or Latigo can be easily and quickly adjusted laterally within a frame of the Dee ring by moving a billet holder or Latigo holder generally vertically a very small distance to unlock it for lateral movement, then moving it laterally and lowering it into the desired position to engage one or more locking features on the frame. Methods of using the adjustable Dee ring and of making a saddle comprising the adjustable Dee ring are also disclosed.