A stirrup having a deformable and detachable structure includes a frame, a pedal, and a side arm. The frame is C-shaped and has a first end and a second end. An opening is defined between the first end and the second end. The second end has a first coupling portion. The pedal is disposed on a bottom of the frame. The side arm is made of a flexible material and located at the opening of the frame. The side arm has a second coupling portion. A connecting member is configured to connect the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion. When a sufficient force is applied on the inner side of the side arm to curve and deform the side arm, the side arm is rotatable relative to the frame with a joint of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion as a pivot.

A stirrup arranged to be adjusted to an individual rider of a horse is provided. The stirrup includes a stirrup support bracket and a foot tread. The adjustable stirrup is provided with a stirrup angle adjustment arrangement, arranged to adjust the stirrup in one or more of an x-, y- or z-axis direction. A stirrup leather mounting part is arranged to receive the lower end sling of a stirrup leather.

A stirrup arranged to be adjusted to an individual rider of a horse is provided. The stirrup includes a stirrup support bracket and a foot tread. The adjustable stirrup is provided with a stirrup angle adjustment arrangement, arranged to adjust the stirrup in one or more of an x-, y- or z-axis direction. A stirrup leather mounting part is arranged to receive the lower end sling of a stirrup leather.

A stirrup safety retainer for use with a stirrup on a saddle for a horse is disclosed. The safety stirrup retainer can include a first strap having a first end and a second end. A first connector can attach to the first end of the first strap and a second connector can attach to the second end of the first strap, such that when the first and second connectors are brought together, they are configured to releasably joining the first and second end of the first strap. The stirrup safety retainer can further include a second strap connected to the first strap. The stirrup safety retainer can further include a third strap connected to the first strap. The first and second connectors can comprise, respectively, male and female portions of a safety breakaway buckle.

A foldable stirrup for mounting animals such as horses has a support arm for engagement with a stirrup leather and a base pivotaly coupled to the support arm for supporting a rider's foot while mounting when the stirrup is in an open configuration. The base and the support arm are inwardly foldable together to a folded configuration. A mounting assist strap configured to engage the stirrup and provide a point of securement on the animal to be mounted is provided. Methods of mounting an animal using the foldable stirrup and mounting assist strap are provided.

A foldable stirrup for mounting animals such as horses has a support arm for engagement with a stirrup leather and a base pivotaly coupled to the support arm for supporting a rider's foot while mounting when the stirrup is in an open configuration. The base and the support arm are inwardly foldable together to a folded configuration. A mounting assist strap configured to engage the stirrup and provide a point of securement on the animal to be mounted is provided. Methods of mounting an animal using the foldable stirrup and mounting assist strap are provided.

A stirrup arranged to be adjusted to an individual rider of a horse is provided. The stirrup includes a stirrup support bracket and a foot tread. The adjustable stirrup is provided with a stirrup angle adjustment arrangement, arranged to adjust the stirrup in one or more of an x-, y- or z-axis direction. A stirrup leather mounting part is arranged to receive the lower end sling of a stirrup leather.

A stirrup arranged to be adjusted to an individual rider of a horse is provided. The stirrup includes a stirrup support bracket and a foot tread. The adjustable stirrup is provided with a stirrup angle adjustment arrangement, arranged to adjust the stirrup in one or more of an x-, y- or z-axis direction. A stirrup leather mounting part is arranged to receive the lower end sling of a stirrup leather.