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.

A horse rider's weight is at least partially supported by pair of stirrups suspended from the sides of a riding saddle. This weight is concentrated at the points of contact between the rider's feet and the stirrups, contributing over time to discomfort, fatigue, and injury. Ergonomic riding stirrups distribute rider's weight over a wider contact area, while promoting a natural foot shape and position. This effect is conveyed by a stirrup footrest shape that is complementary to a natural foot shape during a riding activity.

A horse rider's weight is at least partially supported by pair of stirrups suspended from the sides of a riding saddle. This weight is concentrated at the points of contact between the rider's feet and the stirrups, contributing over time to discomfort, fatigue, and injury. Ergonomic riding stirrups distribute rider's weight over a wider contact area, while promoting a natural foot shape and position. This effect is conveyed by a stirrup footrest shape that is complementary to a natural foot shape during a riding activity.

Stirrups for equestrian sports attachable to a saddle with a stirrup leather strap is easy and economical to produce, and ensures the rider's foot to be securely held during riding and safely released in an emergency situation. The stirrup is surprisingly easily formed, including a single slightly curved side piece (1) and a foot rest (2) with the side piece (1) comprises an eyelet (3) on the upper end through which a stirrup leather strap is guided. The foot rest (2) is arranged on the lower end of the slightly curved side piece (1) such that it is approximately at a right angle, and carries a guiding element (4) in the form of a flat-topped pin on the end thereof facing away from the mount. The guiding element (4) points towards the end of the stirrup side piece (1) which comprises the eyelet (3), with the longitudinal extension thereof.

The present invention provides a safety stirrup and strap system for quick and easy stirrup adjustment for use with a saddle or similar type of riding equipment used during equine assisted therapies or in any recreational riding wherein quick and easy stirrup adjustment is desired.

The present invention provides a safety stirrup and strap system for quick and easy stirrup adjustment for use with a saddle or similar type of riding equipment used during equine assisted therapies or in any recreational riding wherein quick and easy stirrup adjustment is desired.

A system and method for use of a stirrup with multiple treads and side pieces.

A system and method for use of a stirrup with multiple treads and side pieces.

The invention provides a stirrup (1), comprising a curved upper part (2) shaped to fit fully or partially around the sides and over the forefoot or boot of the rider, and a in substance straight tread (3) for supporting the sole of the forefoot or boot of the rider, wherein the stirrup comprises two or more separate structures or one single structure. The stirrup is distinguished by comprising two suspension structures (4, 5) arranged apart along the curved upper part, for arranging leather (8) for suspending the stirrup in a saddle in the respective suspension structures, wherein a medial suspension structure (4)is arranged a medial distance (14) from a vertical axis (12) through a centre point (15) of the tread (3), with the tread as oriented horizontal, of at least one third the length (13) of the tread, and wherein a lateral suspension structure (5) is arranged at or near a top point of the upper part, where the vertical axis (12) through a centre point of the tread crosses the upper part, with the tread as oriented horizontal, in horizontal direction within of the tread length. The invention also provides a combination of the stirrup of the invention and a leather, and use thereof.

The invention provides a stirrup (1), comprising a curved upper part (2) shaped to fit fully or partially around the sides and over the forefoot or boot of the rider, and a in substance straight tread (3) for supporting the sole of the forefoot or boot of the rider, wherein the stirrup comprises two or more separate structures or one single structure. The stirrup is distinguished by comprising two suspension structures (4, 5) arranged apart along the curved upper part, for arranging leather (8) for suspending the stirrup in a saddle in the respective suspension structures, wherein a medial suspension structure (4)is arranged a medial distance (14) from a vertical axis (12) through a centre point (15) of the tread (3), with the tread as oriented horizontal, of at least one third the length (13) of the tread, and wherein a lateral suspension structure (5) is arranged at or near a top point of the upper part, where the vertical axis (12) through a centre point of the tread crosses the upper part, with the tread as oriented horizontal, in horizontal direction within of the tread length. The invention also provides a combination of the stirrup of the invention and a leather, and use thereof.