Abstract: A safety stirrup includes a C-shaped frame and a supporting assembly. A pivot portion and a first connecting portion are respectively disposed at two ends of the opening of the frame. An arm with a second connecting portion is pivotally connected to the pivot portion and is selectively connected with the first connecting portion. The supporting assembly consists of a first plate, a second plate with elasticity and a third plate. The third plate is stacked on the bottom portion of the frame. The second plate is stacked on the third plate. The first plate is stacked on the second plate with a higher position of a front end than that of a rear end.

Abstract: A stirrup for horse-riding, including a tread of which a first end is connected by a first side branch to an upper portion of the stirrup adapted to receive a stirrup leather, and including a second side branch movable between a position for use in which the second side branch connects a second end portion of the tread to the upper portion and open positions in which the second side branch is distanced from the second end portion of the tread. The second side branch is connected to the upper portion by a swivel linkage and, in the position for use, the second side branch is secured to the second end portion of the tread by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: Horse-riding stirrup comprising a stirrup frame (2) which comprises a hooking portion (4) to a stirrup leather (100), a first side arm (6) and a support arm (8) connected to each other in an incident manner to define a frame compartment (10) engageable by a user's foot; a second side arm (12) comprising an articulation end (14) pivoted to the stirrup frame, and a free end (16) rotatable between a coupling configuration to the support arm and a release configuration therefrom in which the arm is spaced from the support arm to create a lateral disengagement opening (18) of the foot from the compartment. The second side arm comprises a flexible portion (20) which in the coupling configuration presses the free end in abutment with the support arm and which, in order to achieve the release configuration, allows the second side arm to bend in part to snap-disengage the free end from the support arm.

Abstract: A safety stirrup for horseback riding having a first semi-arch element having a first end integrally connected to a first portion of a base element of the stirrup and a second end comprising a through hole (4) for mounting a stirrup leather; a second semi-arch element having an end elastically connected to a second portion of the base element opposed to the first portion is provided. The second semi-arch element is configured to delimit a portion for inserting a rider's foot into the stirrup. The stirrup comprises a support platform for the rider's foot associated with the base element. The platform is removably attached to the base element and the stirrup and may have elastic interposed between the platform and the base element, configured to define a distance between the platform and the base element in an initial rest condition, and adjustment means acting on the elastic means for changing the first distance from the initial rest condition.

Abstract: A safety stirrup for horseback riding having a first semi-arch element having a first end integrally connected to a first portion of a base element of the stirrup and a second end comprising a through hole for mounting a stirrup leather; a second semi-arch element having an end elastically connected to a second portion of the base element opposed to the first portion is provided. The second semi-arch element is configured to delimit a portion for inserting a rider's foot into the stirrup. The stirrup may have an elastic interposed between the end of the second semi-arch element and the second portion of the base element. Such elastic has an extension direction parallel to a main axis of the base element allowing the second semi-arch element to bend along the main axis away from the first semi-arch element and to elastically return said second semi-arch element to a rest position.

Abstract: A retractable stirrup extension for use with a saddle and horse. The extendable stirrup assembly includes an conventional fixed stirrup with an upper (top) foot plate for supporting the rider's foot during riding, and a retractable bottom foot plate retractably attached to the upper stirrup with an extension mechanism that provides about 4-8 inches of vertical travel (extension). The bottom foot plate travels easily between an open (extended) and a closed (retracted) position. The bottom foot plate provides a lower “step” for the rider to use when mounting the horse. A latching mechanism can be used when riding the horse.

Abstract: A system for horseback riding comprising an inverse stirrup which allows a horseback rider to use the top of the rider's foot to resist upward or transverse forces so as to maintain the rider's position on the horse. The inverse stirrup is attached to the horse by a circumferential or semi-circumferential strap passing beneath the horse such as the girth strap, or directly to the saddle, such that the system resists upward displacement of the inverse stirrup.

Abstract: The pivoting stirrup system includes a foot support having a rear end, a front end, a first sidewall extending upwardly from a first side of the foot support and a second sidewall extending upwardly from a second side of the foot support, a first member pivotally connected to the first sidewall and a second member pivotally connected to the second sidewall. The first member and the second member are pivotally connected to a forward portion of the respective sidewalls. A first fastener extends through the first member and the first sidewall with a first bushing positioned upon the first fastener and a second fastener extends through the second member and the second sidewall with a second bushing positioned upon the second fastener.

Abstract: A stirrup for riding an animal comprising: a first portion adapted to rest against an animal to be ridden; and a second portion adapted to support a rider's foot. The safety stirrup further comprises biasing means adapted to bias the safety stirrup from an open configuration towards a closed configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirrup comprising a tread (20) and an arch (22) which is connected thereto, said arch comprising two lateral extensions (24, 26) and on upper eye area (28) in which an eye (29) is provided. Said eye area (28) extends at an angle of 15 to 40 degrees, preferably approximately 25 degrees, to a longitudinal plane (34) which is defined by a longitudinal axis (36) of the tread (20) and which extends at a right angle to said tread (20).

Abstract: A stirrup includes a stirrup leather opening and a foot opening. Above the stirrup leather opening is a top member that includes a number of bends. A first bend is in a first direction, a second bend is in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, a third bend is a first direction, and a fourth bend is in the second direction. The bends in the top member will orient the stirrup iron at an angle relative to the horse, rather than parallel to the side of a horse as in a typical straight or flat stirrup. The stirrup is more stable, reduces pain and stress in the leg, is easier to retrieve, and is safer than conventional stirrups.

Abstract: A western safety stirrup is disclosed having an elastic band forming the outer side of the portion of the stirrup wherein a boot is to be placed, held at top and bottom by studs. The upper stud is recessed below the outer side of the stirrup so as not to catch on clothing or brush. The lower stud has a flattened head and protrudes at an angle downwardly, and is attached to the elastic band by means of a leather wrap having holes in each end to place over the lower stud. When outward pressure is placed on the elastic band, it pops off and the boot is released from the stirrup. A leather keeper flap over the band attached at its upper end allows for the elastic to break away while protecting against snagging and provides a more western aesthetic appearance to the stirrup.

Abstract: A western safety stirrup is disclosed having an elastic band forming the outer side of the portion of the stirrup wherein a boot is to be placed, held at top and bottom by studs. The upper stud is recessed below the outer side of the stirrup so as not to catch on clothing or brush. The lower stud has a flattened head and protrudes at an angle downwardly, and is attached to the elastic band be means of a leather wrap having holes in each end to place over the lower stud. When outward pressure is placed on the elastic band, it pops off and the boot is released from the stirrup. A leather keeper flap over the band attached at its upper end allows for the elastic to break away while it protecting against snagging and provides a more western aesthetic appearance to the stirrup.

Abstract: A contact system for a horse back rider allows a rider to maintain contact between their boot and the stirrup of a saddle while riding. The rider wears magnetic footwear such as a riding boot with an affixed magnet. The stirrup has a contact patch that includes a plate of ferrous metal or another magnet oriented such that it attracts the magnetic footwear. The contact patch is positioned such that it will be proximate to the magnet in the footwear when riding. During normal riding maneuvers, magnetic attractive forces between the footwear and the contact patch will maintain contact between the rider's feet and the stirrup. However, if the rider falls, the magnetic attractive forces do not bind the rider's feet to the stirrup.

Abstract: A stirrup including a hanger part for suspending the stirrup and a platform part for supporting a foot of a rider, wherein the hanger part and platform part have interconnecting components, one of the components having an upwardly angled section and the other of the components having a downwardly angled section, the sections cooperating under weight load of the rider to secure the parts together.

Abstract: A stirrup assembly for aiding a rider when mounting a horse provides a stirrup assembly wherein part or all of the side of a stirrup can be rotated down into a locked horizontal position to become a step. The act of pulling down the movable side part compresses a strong return spring. When the movable side part is fully down, a latch is set which keeps it from returning. What was part of the stirrup side can now be used as a step for mounting and is quickly returned to its original upright position by the return spring when the rider steps on the latch release.

Abstract: A stirrup for a harness able to create a safe anchorage for footwear without damaging the sole of the said footwear. The stirrup guarantees anchorage of the sole in all conditions of use and is particularly easy to clean.

Abstract: A flexible stirrup includes a base, a top, at least one flexible section connecting the base and the top, and a stabilizing hollow sheath enclosing at least a portion of the at least one flexible section. The flexible section includes at least one connector having a stem with a coupler at a first end and at a second opposed end thereof. The stem and first and second couplers may include at least one cross-sectional dimension that is substantially equal. At least a portion of an external surface of the at least one connector is in stabilizing contact with at least a portion of an internal surface of the hollow sheath.

Abstract: A step extension for a stirrup is comprised of a top plate for attaching on top of a step member of the stirrup, and a bottom plate for attaching to the bottom of the step member. Fasteners connected between the top and bottom plates secure them to the step member. The top plate has a rear extension for providing better foot support and improving stirrup control. The rear extension extends between an outer portion of the step member and the mid portion of the step member. The top plate has an inner portion which is devoid of any extension, so that its rear edge terminates generally flush with the rear edge of the step member. The lack of a rearward extension on the inner portion of the top plate avoids locking the rider's foot in the stirrup when the rider falls off.

Abstract: The invention provides a two-way safety stirrup that will release in the event of the rider being dismounted but which is less prone to unexpected release when pressure is applied in the forward direction. The safety stirrups are of far simpler construction than stirrups of the prior art, yet are not as prone to unexpected release and can be made of non-metal materials, such as plastics and polymers, so that the stirrups are more economically manufactured and are of comparatively light weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety stirrup (1) comprising an inverted U-shaped mounting member (2) having an adaptation (7) in an arcuate portion (5) thereof for attachment of a stirrup strap thereto, a foot support (3) pivotally mounted between arms (4) of the mounting member (2) when the stirrup (1) is in normal use, wherein the foot support (3) comprises a tread (12) having an extension (13) projecting upwardly from each end of the tread (12), the distal ends of which extensions (13) join to form a loop (14). The stirrup (1) also has co-operating engagement means (25, 26) between the foot support (3) and the mounting member (2) to retain the loop (14) in a plane generally coincident with a central plane of the mounting member (2) when the stirrup (1) is in normal use. Rotation of the foot support (2) from the normal in use position disconnects the pivotal mountings and allows separation of the foot support (3) from the mounting member (2).

Abstract: There is provided a platform stirrup for supporting an equestrian rider's foot. The improved stirrup allows the rider to rest his weight on each foot by placing weight on both the heel of the foot and the ball of the foot. The stirrup still allows the rider to make good heel contact with the barrel of the horse. The platform stirrup includes a substantially planar platform defining an inner edge and an outer edge, a front edge and a rear edge, and the platform is shaped so as to accommodate the rider's foot. A forward arch extends from the inner edge of the platform in a substantially right angle; and a rear support extends from the rear edge of the platform in a substantially right angle. A forward strap is affixed to the inner forward arch; and a rear strap is affixed to the rear support or edge of the platform. The forward strap and the rear strap are also affixed to the saddle and the straps are configured so as to position the platform substantially parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A mounting horse aid for attachment to a stirrup iron lowers the distance between a step, on which a rider steps to swing into a saddle and the ground. The attachment is pivotally mountable on the stirrup iron and is pivotally movable between a normally latched position, covering the rider's boot and an unlatched position to provide the lowered step for a rider.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stirrup safety structure, which is integrally formed and mainly composed of pedals and inverted U-shaped suspension locking racks. Wherein, appropriate number and shape of troughs are engraved on the pedal to limit the sticking on of mud. Moreover, a stopper ring is respectively set at the prefixed position of the lower section lying in between both ends of the suspension rack; appropriate numbers of movable pulleys are set at the lower rod between said stopper ring and pedal; said movable pulleys have the effect of free rotating. Hence, when a horse-rider falls down from the horseback, said movable pulley can enable the rider to free slip and withdraw his feet from stirrup smoothly, by means of said movable pulley's rubbing and revolving with the rider's feet and the momentum caused by the horse's running, to avoid his feet being hooked by the stirrup.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device designed to be used in horse riding, consisting of a pivoting base provided with female fixing means so as to be secured to the rider's foot through a male fixing means attached on the sole of his shoes. The use of a single stirrup branch enables rapid release of the foot outwards. Said branch includes damping means so as to absorb part of the forces exerted on the stirrup by the rider's weight and thus avoid accidental release of the attachment. The automatic stirrup provides greater safety in case the rider falls by preventing the foot from being jammed through the use of a single branch prevents the rider from losing his stirrups as a result of the horse's sudden movements or loss of balance through the fixing means and dampens the rider's movements, particularly when jumping over an obstacle through its damper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for use in connection with a stirrup (5) for controlled positioning of a rider's foot relative to a riding animal by means of the stirrup (5). The system comprises a foot support (3) and a riding boot (1), said stirrup (5) being arranged to carry said foot support (3), which in use is in contact with the lower surface of the riding boot (1). The upper side of said foot support (3) is formed with a first pattern adapted to cooperate with a second pattern formed at the underside of the riding boot (1), said first and second patterns being arranged with cooperating abutments directed so as to prevent the rider's foot from moving horizontally in at least one direction.

Abstract: In a quick release safety attachment for a stirrup comprising spring-loaded rods in a sleeve which rests in the stirrup strap with the ends of the rods engaging the ends of a stirrup and a pair of lever arms extending radially outward from the interior of the sleeve engaged with the rods for controlling the operation of the device to release the stirrup, the arms are provided with notches and a Velcro strap for more positively securing the arms in place when the safety release is cocked and bearings are provided in the sleeve to work in conjunction with the rods to provide a more positive release and minimize the possibility of a premature release.

Abstract: The invention provides a two-way safety stirrup that will release in the event of the rider being dismounted but which is less prone to unexpected release when pressure is applied in the forward direction. The safety stirrups are of far simpler construction than stirrups of the prior art, yet are not as prone to unexpected release and can be made of non-metal materials, such as plastics and polymers, so that the stirrups are more economically manufactured and are of comparatively light weight.

Abstract: An improved equestrian saddle creates an angle of separation between the stirrup and the body of the horse to aid the insertion of the rider's foot. A fender conforms to the shape of an attached molded plate. As a result, the stirrup strap is twisted, turning the associated stirrup away from the horse. The molded plate is intended to be shaped by a user, maintain its shape during normal use conditions, and be re-shaped by the user at will. Alternatively, the plate could be molded into a permanent shape and attached to the fender. In yet another embodiment, the plate could be shaped by the user and then made rigid by the user. The plate is preferably inserted into a pocket in the fender structure.

Abstract: A riding stirrup includes a foot-receiving part 1 and a plate-like part 2 which is suspended from a strap 14. The part 1 is pivotally received on a tongue 7 held by a flange 8 and a retaining plate 9 which is secured to the plate 2 by snap fasteners 11. Normal downward forces on the stirrup do not dislodge the plate 9, but if the rider falls from the saddle the part 1 pivots in direction A levering the fasteners 11 apart. The retaining plate 9 is thus freed allowing the foot-retaining part 1 to separate from the suspension part 2.

Abstract: An improved equestrian saddle creates an angle of separation between the stirrup and the body of the horse to aid the insertion of the rider's foot. A fender conforms to the shape of an attached molded plate. As a result, the stirrup strap is twisted, turning the associated stirrup away from the horse. The molded plate is intended to be shaped by a user, maintain its shape during normal use conditions, and be re-shaped by the user at will. Alternatively, the plate could be molded into a permanent shape and attached to the fender. In yet another embodiment, the plate could be shaped by the user and then made rigid by the user. The plate is preferably inserted into a pocket in the fender structure.

Abstract: A safety stirrup suitable for horse riding, including a generally U-shaped mounting member and a foot support member for receiving a rider's foot, such that when the rider's foot is in the normal use position the foot support is restrained by at least one mounting, and wherein upward vertical movement of the rider's foot out of the normal use position causes the mounting to release the foot support sufficiently that the foot support can move in the same direction as the rider's foot until the foot support is fully disconnected from the U-shaped mounting member.

Abstract: An accessory (10) for a stirrup iron (12) having a stirrup bottom (14) and a stirrup top (16), the stirrup top having an upper portion (18) to which a stirrup leather is attached, in use, and a pair of opposed side portions (22), the accessory dimensioned to be receivable within the stirrup opening (46) and including a receptacle (24) of a flexible material with a cover member (28) and a floor member (30) that defines a region (26) in which a boot or shoe of a rider is receivable, and at least one upper strap (32) and extends from the cover member to be engageable with the stirrup top, and at least one lower strap (34) or two side straps (52) that extend from the floor member for sides of the cover member respectively and engageable with the bottom or sides of the stirrup respectively, and a fastening arrangement (36) that is positioned on at least the straps to permit the straps and thus the receptacle to be releasably fastened to the stirrup iron, so that in use forward movement of the riders's boot, r

Abstract: Stirrup for horseback riding formed by two branches connected to the ends of a bearing support (tread) for the foot of the rider mounted pivotably about an axis connecting the two branches, characterized in that the bearing support (3) is also mounted with a possibility of vertical or substantially vertical movement relative to the branches (2) of the stirrup (1). The stirrup can be used in the field of horseback riding, in particular for facilitating teaching or practicr of horseback riding.

Abstract: A safety support comprising a plate with ribs and a U-shaped upper part with two lateral branches and an upper base zone. The two lateral branches each comprise an articulation zone including pivoting axles extending parallel to the plane defined by the upper part and two superposed connecting zones, which are mutually linked by an assembly part, each having a bore for its respective pivoting axle. Moreover, each articulation zone comprises at least three pivoting axles, the connecting zones have each an arc-shaped part, defined by two flattened zones extending parallel to the plane, and the two neighbouring articulation pins are each mutually linked by two assembly parts.

Abstract: An assist step for a stirrup associated with a saddle wherein the step is secured to or formed integrally with an outer side element of the stirrup which is pivotally mounted at a base of the stirrup such that when pivoted downwardly relative to the base, the step provides a platform for assisting a rider in mounting a saddle. The outer side element also functions as a safety breakaway portion for the stirrup to permit release of a rider's foot in the event a rider falls from the saddle.

Abstract: A stirrup has a pair of arms, an eye on the arms for receiving a strap, and a foot on the arms for supporting the foot of a rider. The eye and the foot of the stirrup are rotatable relative to the arms. The arms define a plane and the upper surface of the foot of the stirrup is perpendicular to this plane in one terminal position of the foot of the stirrup. The foot of the stirrup can only rotate backwards from this position. The eye has an opening for a strap, and the eye is freely rotatable relative to the arms through an angle of 90 degrees to and from a position in which the opening is coplanar with the arms.

Abstract: A stainless steel stirrup with a rotatable foot plate pivotally connected to the lower ends of the stirrup limbs and including means for restricting the forward rotation of the stirrup to a substantially horizontal position with respect to the stirrup limbs but allowing the stirrup to rotate freely in a backward direction through a range of approximately 90.degree..

Abstract: A method of reducing injuries to riders and associated riding cinch. Firstly, providing a riding cinch that has a locking mechanism with a electrically controlled release for locking a first coupling and a second coupling. Secondly, providing a remote transmitter adapted to send a signal to signal receiving means to selectively activate a release activating circuit by closing a switch to permit power to flow from a power source to the electrically controlled release for the locking mechanism. Thirdly, securing the riding cinch to an animal to be ridden. Fourthly, activating the release activating circuit with the remote transmitter, as the rider dismounts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety stirrup for use with horses which prevents a rider's foot from being caught in the stirrup in the event of inadvertent dismounting of the rider. The stirrup consists of a foot support pivotably held within a mounting member. The foot support can be released at an end from the mounting member and portions of the foot support are separable so that a trapped foot can be released.

Abstract: An ornamental safety accessory for riding stirrups is provided by a series of rods fixed to the stirrup by mounting elements attached to the inside of the stirrup opening, the rods forming an inverted U-shape aligned with the stirrup opening. Revolvable elements are distributed along the length of each rod, engaged by the rider's boot when his foot is twisted upwardly or to either side to insure release of the boot even if the rider is thrown.

Abstract: A stirrup for a horse saddle has a cylindrical stirrup bolt assembly attached across an open end of the stirrup and, in a conventional fashion, the bolt assembly rests in the bottom loop of a stirrup strap which is attached to the saddle fender to hold the stirrup in place during normal use. The stirrup bolt assembly comprises an outer housing with rotatable and axially movable pins or rods which have keyed outer ends extending out the end of the housing for engaging keyed openings at the open end of the stirrup with a spring within the cylindrical housing applying a force to the pins to hold them in engagement with the stirrup keyed openings. A helically shaped slot or groove on the outer surface of the pins is engaged by fingers attached to the cylindrical housing so as the stirrup swings in an arc with respect to the stirrup strap the fingers act in the slot to apply a force in opposition to the spring force to pull the pins axially inward.

Abstract: A safety stirrup particularly adaptable to a western-type saddle is disclosed. The safety mechanism of the stirrup is entirely hidden and outwardly appears to be a standard stirrup. The stirrup utilizes a camming mechanism to release the foot portion of the stirrup upon a rider being in an unnatural position to prevent possibility of serious injury.

Abstract: An improved, low-cost safety stirrup (10) is provided having a release feature which permits safe removal of a rider's foot 26 in the vent of a fall or other mishap, and which also includes a shock-absorbing mechanism (15) and anti-rotation structure (31, 44) for preventing undesirable stirrup turning. The stirrup (10) advantageously includes a unitary metallic frame (12) presenting a tubular upper end (28) and a cantilever, footpad-supporting lower base (40). A footpad assembly (16) including a resilient, synthetic resin, U-shaped member, presenting at its bight, a footpad (56) is removably affixed to the frame base (40). An inboard keeper wall (58) extends upwardly from the footpad (56) to prevent escape of the rider's foot (26) during normal riding, but yields and bends open to permit the rider's foot (26) to clear the stirrup (10) in the event of a fall or the like.

Abstract: A stirrup for a horse riding saddle has a cylindrical bolt attached across its open end which, in a conventional fashion, rests in the bottom loop of a stirrup strap which in turn is attached to the saddle fender to hold the stirrup in place. The bolt comprises a cylindrical sleeve with movable pins or rods having keyed outer ends extending axially out of the sleeve for engaging keyed openings at the open end of the stirrup and a spring within the sleeve applies a force to the pins to disengage them from the keyed openings while a greater and opposite force is applied by radially extending finger means to hold the pins in place. If the stirrup swings in an arc with respect to the stirrup strap which exceeds a predetermined angle the force applied by the finger is disengaged from the pins so that the force of the spring takes over and disengages the pins from the keyed openings in the stirrup to allow the stirrup to fall free.

Abstract: A safety stirrup detachably connected to the stirrup-leather in order to release the rider's foot in the event of a fall comprises a coupling device having two jaws for clamping the top portion of the stirrup head. A forward pivotal displacement of the stirrup with respect to the stirrup-leather causes rotation of a cam provided at the upper end of the stirrup head. The two jaws are opened-out by a top wedge of the cam through an angle of approximately 30.degree. to 45.degree. while a bottom wedge of the cam increases the separation of the jaws, thus releasing the stirrup.

Abstract: A safety stirrup which has two arms arranged in a generally parallel co-extensive spaced relationship, a foot engaging base attached to one of the arms and supported by the other arm, and wherein the base and one of the arms are pivotally attached to the other arm so that upon a rider being dislodged from the saddle, the rider's foot will apply a transverse force to the stirrup thereby causing pivoting of the base to eject the rider's foot from within the stirrup.

Abstract: A safety stirrup has a forward guard and safety release which is pivotally mounted to a U-shaped member. The U-shaped member is reinforced by a sole plate and hangs from the saddle by a ring placed such that the stirrup naturally extends outwardly from the horse. The stirrup is very safe since both of the rider's hands are free during mounting to control the horse, the sole plate protects the rider's foot, and the safety release prevents the rider's foot from being hung-up in the stirrup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety device comprising a stirrup, a support for the stirrup itself capable of being attached to a stirrup leather to be supported thereby, one of the stirrup and the support having a projection and the other having an edge whereby in normal use with the edge and projection in engagement the stirrup may depend from the support, a spring clip biasing the stirrup and the support towards one another; and constructed and arranged such that in normal use with force applied to the stirrup by a rider the stirrup will be supported by the support but such that when force is applied to the stirrup at an angle to the support, the stirrup and support will pivot relative to one another against the spring clip until disengagement of the projection and the edge occurs whereupon the stirrup separates from the support.