Safety stirrup to release trapped foot of unseated rider - has spring loaded latch which releases stirrup when toe swings up

摘要

The stirrup (26) on a horse riding saddle is attached to a girth strap (10) by a safety connection so that in the event of a rider becoming unseated, the stirrup is released, so that the riders foot (56) is not trapped. The stirrup is secured by pins (24) to a U-shaped frame (16) and the girth strap has a ring (12) attached. The ring and frame are connected by a safety release catch. This catch consists of a swinging arm (36) with a hooked end (42) which fits into a slot through the bottom of the ring, thus securing the ring to the frame. The swinging arm also passes through a slot through a rod (28) across the frame, acting as a hinge. The swinging arm has a stop member (46) at its outer end resting on the toe (56) of the riders boot. When the toe lifts, the arm is swung up against the force of a spring around the rod (28) and the ring (12) is released.