Patent ID: 6282872
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
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.