Safety mounting assist stirrup
OwnerFrank Schulteinventor
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Abstract
An assist step for a stirrup associated with a saddle wherein the step is secured to or formed integrally with an outer side element of the stirrup which is pivotally mounted at a base of the stirrup such that when pivoted downwardly relative to the base, the step provides a platform for assisting a rider in mounting a saddle. The outer side element also functions as a safety breakaway portion for the stirrup to permit release of a rider's foot in the event a rider falls from the saddle.
Claims14
A stirrup for use for with a saddle and adapted to be mounted to a mounting strap, the stirrup comprising, a foot engageable base having an inner end and an outer end, an inner side element connected to and extending upwardly from said inner end of said base to an upper free end, an outer side element having a lower portion and an upper portion, means for pivotally mounting said lower portion of said outer side element to said base such that said upper portion is moveable between a raised position in opposing relationship with said free end of said inner side element to a lower position spaced below said base and extending generally parallel thereto, said upper portion including a foot engaging step for assisting mounting when in said lower position, resilient means for normal urging said outer side element to said raised position to thereby close the stirrup but allowing said outer side element to pivot toward said lower position against the force thereof, and means for releasably retaining said outer side element in said lower position.
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