Patent ID: 9212044
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
1. A variable angle stirrup support for supporting a stirrup in a stirrup leather so the support is hidden by the stirrup leather and does not change the aesthetics of a stirrup, comprising: a stirrup support bracket comprising a transverse support surface for supporting a stirrup in the lower end loop of a stirrup leather; a stirrup hanger rod support sleeve positioned above the transverse support surface of said stirrup support bracket and the lower end loop of said stirrup leather for attaching the variable angle stirrup support to a stirrup; and a stirrup hanger support member connecting the hanger rod support sleeve to the stirrup support bracket and comprising a pivot pin positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather to allow the stirrup support bracket and the stirrup to pivot about a longitudinal axis between predetermined limited angles to align the tread of said stirrup with a rider's leg and foot.