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 ⅕ of the tread length. The invention also provides a combination of the stirrup of the invention and a leather, and use thereof.

A center-balance hinged stirrup bar is comprised of at least one interchangeable hooked and elongated portion that may move radially about a stirrup bar joint. The elongated portion of the hinged stirrup bar may be attached to the middle portion of a saddle tree of a saddle, with the hooked portion positioned at a front portion of the saddle where it receives stirrup leathers to create a pivot point for stirrups. This configuration helps equalize the distribution of a rider's weight across the back of a horse and reduces the risk posed by abnormal pressure points to horse welfare and riding performance. Such a configuration is especially suitable for use in saddle types and riding styles where a two-point riding position is common.

A center-balance hinged stirrup bar is comprised of at least one interchangeable hooked and elongated portion that may move radially about a stirrup bar joint. The elongated portion of the hinged stirrup bar may be attached to the middle portion of a saddle tree of a saddle, with the hooked portion positioned at a front portion of the saddle where it receives stirrup leathers to create a pivot point for stirrups. This configuration helps equalize the distribution of a rider's weight across the back of a horse and reduces the risk posed by abnormal pressure points to horse welfare and riding performance. Such a configuration is especially suitable for use in saddle types and riding styles where a two-point riding position is common.

A riding saddle having a saddle tree, a seat surface arranged thereon, and on each side of the saddle a stirrup holder fixed to the saddle, and which riding saddle is characterized in that a damping device is attached between the saddle and each stirrup holder. During the landing of a horse at the end of a jump, the damping device distributes the load by the mass of the rider applied to the stirrup holders over a period of time.

A riding saddle having a saddle tree, a seat surface arranged thereon, and on each side of the saddle a stirrup holder fixed to the saddle, and which riding saddle is characterized in that a damping device is attached between the saddle and each stirrup holder. During the landing of a horse at the end of a jump, the damping device distributes the load by the mass of the rider applied to the stirrup holders over a period of time.

The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse. The attachment is easily mounted on the adult saddle by placing the frontal opening around the adult saddle horn and looping the stretchable strap around the adult saddle cantle (rear portion).

The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse. The attachment is easily mounted on the adult saddle by placing the frontal opening around the adult saddle horn and looping the stretchable strap around the adult saddle cantle (rear portion).

The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse. The attachment is easily mounted on the adult saddle by placing the frontal opening around the adult saddle horn and looping the stretchable strap around the adult saddle cantle (rear portion).

The present disclosure is directed to a device that satisfies the need for a youth/small person stirrup attachment for an adult sized saddle to accommodate needs of a youth/small person saddle without the expense of a uniquely sized saddle for the child. The attachment has: a middle portion for support of a child/youth; a front portion of the attachment coupled to an adult saddle horn; a stretchable strap coupled on a first end to a rear portion of the attachment; a second end of the stretchable strap coupled to a rear portion of the adult saddle; a bottom portion of has attachment having a friction layer between the attachment and a top layer of the adult saddle; and a pair of stirrups with each stirrup coupled to a side of the middle area of the attachment by a stirrup adjustment portion. Such an attachment enhances the safety and comfort of said child/youth while riding a horse. The attachment is easily mounted on the adult saddle by placing the frontal opening around the adult saddle horn and looping the stretchable strap around the adult saddle cantle (rear portion).

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.