The present invention provides a riding aid apparatus, preferably an equine riding aid apparatus, which comprises an elongate member having first and second opposing ends, complementary connection means located at or associated with each of the first and second opposing ends to connect the same together via the connection means, in use, one or more pockets located within a body of the elongate member, intermediate the first and second opposing ends, and one or more inserts, each received respectively in the one or more pockets.

A lift system having a block and tackle pulley system movable along a track and carrying first and second hooks at a common attachment axis is provided. The first hook is attached at a front end of the saddle while the second hook is attached to the back end of the saddle. Once the saddle is lowered onto the horse the inward tension of the hooks caused by the weight of the saddle is released allowing the hooks to be removed from the saddle without human intervention. The lift system accommodates a range of saddle sizes and weights.

A lift system having a block and tackle pulley system movable along a track and carrying first and second hooks at a common attachment axis is provided. The first hook is attached at a front end of the saddle while the second hook is attached to the back end of the saddle. Once the saddle is lowered onto the horse the inward tension of the hooks caused by the weight of the saddle is released allowing the hooks to be removed from the saddle without human intervention. The lift system accommodates a range of saddle sizes and weights.

A moveable saddle rack that may be laterally translatable across a trailer, vertically translatable to facilitate user access to an upper saddle seat of the saddle rack, or both laterally translatable and vertically translatable.

A moveable saddle rack that may be laterally translatable across a trailer, vertically translatable to facilitate user access to an upper saddle seat of the saddle rack, or both laterally translatable and vertically translatable.

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.

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.

A horseman-securing device is configured in order to prevent a horseman sitting on the back of a four-legged animal from falling off, or being able to fall off the animal. It comprises securing device by means of which the horseman, in use, is releasably secured to the animal. The securing device is configured to secure the horseman secured to the animal in such a way that the horseman retains the freedom of movement to hinge his knee joints.

A compact portable vehicular saddle rack for transporting equestrian saddles in a vehicle interior cabin. This disclosure addresses the challenge of safely transporting expensive saddles from urban homes to rural riding areas. Disclosed is a lightweight, easy-to-install rack compatible with various car models and saddle types, securely restraining saddles to prevent damage during transit while maintaining cabin accessibility. This disclosure overcomes limitations of existing saddle racks designed for horse trailers or manual transportation, offering an affordable solution for individual riders. The disclosed apparatus protects saddles from adverse weather and potential warping, ensuring saddle integrity and horse comfort. This disclosure provides urban equestrians with a convenient means to transport equipment, bridging the gap between urban living and rural riding facilities.

A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.