An extendable stirrup has a main stirrup and a retractable step parallel to and slideably attached to the main stirrup. The retractable step has an upper lift portion and a lower step portion. A latch holds the retractable step in the retracted position for riding. For mounting, the user releases the latch thereby allowing the retractable step to automatically descend to an extended position. The user places a foot on the lower step portion of the retractable step to assist in mounting a saddled...

A stirrup extension device includes a saddle having a primary stirrup attached thereto and extending downwardly from the saddle. A strap has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A coupler is attached to the first end of the strap. The coupler is removably attachable to the primary stirrup. A secondary stirrup is attached to the second end of the strap. The coupler is coupled to the primary stirrup.

A stirrup bushing is provided with a star-shaped cross-sectional configuration that allows structural distortion when compressed by the forces exerted by a rider. The bushing consists of an inner sleeve adapted to fit tightly around the rod of the stirrup and of outer fins extending radially along the length of the inner sleeve. In an alternative, preferred embodiment, the bushing also includes an outer sleeve enveloping the longitudinal fins, so as to provide an additional structure and an expa...

A riding stirrup (10) includes a hanger rod (11) for connecting the stirrup to a saddle, and a stirrup loop (12) connected to the hanger rod. The stirrup loop (12) defines a stirrup opening (14) through which a rider may extend their foot when the rider is sitting in the saddle. The stirrup loop (12) also includes an elongated base support tread (17) positioned generally at the bottom of the loop. The base support tread (17) extends at a slant with respect to a stirrup centerline (CL) which exte...

Until recently, stirrups have not provided adequate support for a rider allowing for ease of balance when riding, and especially while racing. The super stirrup described herein provides a stable platform or base accompanied by a number of support bars that allow the rider to rest and reposition his or her weight easily. Thus, the super stirrup improves the performance of a rider in both leisure and sport riding.

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.

A riding stirrup (10) includes a hanger rod (11) for connecting the stirrup to a saddle, and a stirrup loop (12) connected to the hanger rod. The stirrup loop (12) defines a stirrup opening (14) through which a rider may extend their foot when the rider is sitting in the saddle. The stirrup loop (12) also includes an elongated base support tread (17) positioned generally at the bottom of the loop. The base support tread (17) extends at a slant with respect to a stirrup centerline (CL) which exte...

An equestrian stirrup insert for enhancing the stability and traction of the stirrup foot plate. In this regard, the present invention provides for a traction enhancing insert assembly that is installed into the foot plate of stirrups. The insert is formed from milled aluminum. The milled aluminum plate provides a durable surface that has greatly improved wear characteristics. The assembly includes a top traction surface that is placed onto the foot plate of the stirrup. A mounting plate is plac...

A stirrup (210,310) includes a footrest (214,314) as well as a hanger (216,316) for suspending the stirrup from a saddle. A shock absorber (350) is provided for the footrest (314) and has passages (364) which allow the shock absorber to be tied to the footrest. Each of the passages (364) extends between two opposite surfaces of the shock absorber (350) and is made up of two tapering portions (374) which narrow in a direction away from the respective surfaces.

The extendable stirrup includes an upper stirrup, a lower stirrup slidably connected to the upper stirrup, a lock, a release and a retraction mechanism. The upper stirrup is a full stirrup, which includes an upper foot plate to support the rider's foot during riding and which attaches in a known manner to the stirrup strap of a saddle. The lower stirrup slides between retracted and extended positions on the upper stirrup and can be extended downward to give the rider a lower "step" for mounting ...