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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7386973 | Retractable stirrup designed for compact storage An apparatus that provides for a conveniently removable mounting stirrup that assists a rider in climbing into a riding saddle, and provides for compact storage. The removable mounting stirrup includes features for a convenient saddle attachment and removal while on... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7325424 | Saddle locking device and method A saddle locking device for preventing unauthorized use of a saddle is the subject of the invention. The device has a lower plate with billet pins protruding there from. The device also has an upper plate defining openings for receiving the billet pins. There is a l... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7293788 | Stirrup aiding a person entering or exiting a vehicle A stirrup attached to the rear of a vehicle, making it safer and easier to enter into and/or exit from the vehicle. It comprises a bottom member that is preferably flat and rectangular, vertical side members extending upwards from opposite edges of the bottom member... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7263817 | Stirrup extension device and method 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 i... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249446 | Stirrup hanger for saddle A stirrup hanger for saddle consisting of a short strip and a long strip secured together with a swivel mechanism that allows the stirrups to move forward and rearward freely. A metal plate having a hole there through secured on each end of the short piece. A t-nut ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7235753 | Extend a switch A light switch and wall plate combination for use within a building or residence. The light switch is a standard light switch, but is connected to a slide bar that is placed in between a wall surface and an extended wall plate. The wall plate has two holes, one of w... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231889 | Saddle having improved comfort and contact between rider and horse A sweat panel for a saddle is connected to the saddle by a flexible connection member along a portion of the width. The sweat panel perimeter replicates the under panel perimeter to enable the two to be separated by preferably less than one quarter inch. Billets are... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7155886 | Adjustable Dee rings for saddles and method of use Adjustable Dee ring embodiments are disclosed that allow the saddle and/or the billet or Latigo to be located in an optimum position on the horse. The adjustable Dee ring is light weight and a billet or Latigo can be easily and quickly adjusted laterally within a fr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121068 | Handgrip and stirrup support for bareback horse riding An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elon... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7096652 | Riding pad for two persons A treeless riding pad has a first and second seating portion for two persons, and is particularly for use with handicapped and physically challenged riders. The riding pad allows a therapist or other professional to ride behind the rider and assist with therapy. The... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7080496 | Handgrip and stirrup support for bareback horse riding An improved handgrip and stirrup support device for bareback horse riding. The device comprises a handgrip having opposing arms to which are attached at an angle side members having openings therein. The handgrip is improved by being made generally straight and elon... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6748727 | Adjustably torsioned stirrup leather and saddle An adjustable stirrup leather and a saddle including such a stirrup leather for suspending a stirrup relative to a saddle seat wherein a spring element is provided within the stirrup leather to provide a torsional force to properly align the stirrup for a rider's fo... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6688088 | Horse mounting aid and method This is a method and apparatus for assisting persons to mount a saddle upon a horse in which a step-up member is adjustably carried by a rigid member which is in turn carried by a stirrup leather and a stirrup leather buckle. The rigid member is moveably ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6568940 | Equestrian training method The present invention is directed to a novel method and apparatus for equestrian training wherein a finely adjustable strap is provided with an English saddle girth engaging portion and opposite end Velcro cooperating portions on opposite sides of the str... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6557328 | Fender shaper for correcting stirrup orientation A fender shaper system for equestrian use, that can be easily added to a new or used saddle system, shapes the fenders optimally and holds the desired shape permanently, thus eliminating the conventional need to soak the fenders in water and reshape them ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6453653 | Stirrup strapping arrangement for the saddle of a horse or the like riding animal A strapping arrangement for a stirrup of a saddle of a horse or other riding animal so as to carry the weight of a rider's foot on the stirrup. Strapping means are connected to multiple portions of the saddle so that the weight imposed by the rider's foot... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6378278 | Saddle assembly for handicapped people A saddle assembly for use by handicapped riders, a saddle assembly including a bridle having reins extending therefrom and a saddle having stirrups connected thereto, the improvement comprising interconnecting straps extending between the stirrups and the... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6116003 | Western saddle to English girth adaptor An adaptor which rigidly affixes a means for attaching the adaptor using the D-ring Western saddle attachment method to the multiple straps with adjustment hole attachment method of an English girth allowing for the use of this combination of dissimilar t... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5949339 | Method of reducing injuries to riders and a riding cinch A method of reducing injuries to riders and associated riding cinch. Firstly, providing a riding cinch that has a locking mechanism with a electrically controlled release for locking a first coupling and a second coupling. Secondly, providing a remote tra... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5802822 | Equestrian riding aid An equestrian riding aid having first and second tensioning members, for providing tension between the rider's hips and heels and extending from the rider's right and left hips, respectively, to the rider's right and left heels, wherein each tensioning me... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5704198 | Stirrup straightener connector A stirrup straightener connector perpendicularly connects a stirrup having a stirrup bar to a saddle strap. The connector includes a stirrup holder and a holder bar. The stirrup holder has a first side portion, an indentation portion, an angled portion an... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5347797 | Mounting stirrup A mounting stirrup on a strap with a loop that attaches to the horn of a Western Saddle or the stirrup bar of an English Saddle to assist the equestrian in mounting the horse. The mounting stirrup hangs below the regular stirrup and allows a short rider t... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5226282 | Saddlery device This is a device to assist a person to quickly and easily fasten and tighten the girth strap of a saddle. When a horse is being saddled, some horses have a tendency to inflate their girth making it difficult to attach the girth buckle to the billet strap.... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5216874 | Stirrup strap and adjustment fastener A leather adjustable stirrup strap having a plurality of apertures in a first strap portion and plate-like fastener attached to a second strap portion. The fastener has two inverted U-shaped projections for fitting in selected apertures of the plurality o... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5212934 | Saddle stirrup attachment for use by children A stirrup attachment is fabricated for quick and easy positioning on a standard adult saddle so that the standard saddle may be safely used by youthful riders. The stirrup attachment includes a dome-shaped leather central section having an aperture therei... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5195306 | Plastic saddletree and rigging A saddletree constructed of upper and lower plastic shells which are secured together. A first strap passes inside the saddletree below the swell and pommel area and a second strap passes inside the saddletree below the cantle area, both may be attached t... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5159802 | Reflector assembly for removable depending securement to each stirrup to protect a rider and horse So motorists will move readily and sooner observe a rider on a horse, reflector assemblies are removably and dependingly secured to each stirrup. Whether or not the stirrup is an English one or a Western one, the reflector assemblies are secured so each o... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5154042 | Flank cinch container A flank cinch container includes an upper strap adapted to be passed through the flank cinch ring of a saddle and secured to itself so as to hold the container to the cinch ring. A pair of securing members are provided at the end of the upper strap for wr... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5134836 | Non-rub cover for saddle cinch or girth A saddle cinch or girth is a strong wide fibrous or leather band used to secure a saddle on a horse. A problem with cinches or girths is that they often wear a horse's skin raw. A non-rub cover for saddle cinches or girths is disclosed which comprises a t... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5123233 | Leg and calf protector pads, saddle A method and apparatus are disclosed for preventing blisters, irritations, sores, and possible scarring caused by the saddle flap and stirrup leathers pinching the skin of an individual's bare legs and calf portions thereof while riding horseback on an En... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5107660 | Stirrup leather bar for a horse saddle A stirrup leather bar for a horse saddle (1) adapted to receive a stirrup leather (4) carrying a stirrup (5) and provided with a pivotal member (12) defining two possible positions of adjustment for the stirrup leather, namely a first position (4a) in fro... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5048272 | Saddle rigging for use in saddles having rigid trees A saddle is attached to an equine by means of left and right bar straps attached to the left and right bars in the saddle tree. The bars are slotted to receive the stirrup leathers for mounting in the conventional western style. The use of bar straps does... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5031387 | Adjustable cinch belt for a saddle and method therefor The present invention provides an adjustable cinch belt for a saddle. The belt uses two straps designed to slide relative to one another to adjust the length of the belt. A three pronged locking plate secures the straps together to prevent unintentional m... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4942721 | Youth stirrup attachment The present invention is a simple, inexpensive youth stirrup attachment which attaches to a standard-sized saddle to enable small children and youths to enjoy horseback riding. The attachment of the present invention is a single strap having stirrups moun... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4881303 | Quickly adjustable stirrup buckle A quickly and easily adjustable buckle enables an equestrian to rapidly and precisely adjust the height of his or her stirrups relative to the saddle with less distraction than the equipment disclosed in the prior art. This provides a great advantage in m... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4799709 | Safety harness This invention relates to a unique safety harness particularly designed for use with all-terrain type vehicles so as to prevent possible injury to the operator of the vehicle. The safety harness includes a belly strap secured to the vehicle body with a pa... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4709539 | Girth strap A girth strap which has a main body part having a tubular webbing sheath closed at opposite ends. The strap has a central nylon reinforcing band and a pair of short end straps carrying buckles. Readily releasable, elasticated end straps are attached to th... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4608812 | Youth stirrup accessory An auxiliary stirrup assembly is provided to permit small children to ride on a standard saddle which otherwise is too large for them. The stirrup assembly includes a strap which is attached to the pommel of the saddle and extends along each side of the s... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4601161 | Leg up strap The present invention relates to apparatus for assisting a short or weak person to mount a horse or other four legged animal. In addition, the apparatus may be used as a soft seat and bridle or halter after the person has mounted the horse and is ready to... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4590750 | Saddle stirrup setting device A device for imparting a set to the stirrups of a saddle to orient them in a riding status to receive the boots of a mounted rider, the device including a pair of open-sided stirrup engaging elements secured to opposite ends of an elongated rod. The stirr... | 05/27/1986 |