Patent ID: 6557328
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
A fender shaping system, for deployment for correction of free-hanging stirrup orientation in an existing equestrian saddle system having a pair of inherently flat fenders and a pair of stirrup straps supporting a corresponding pair of stirrups, comprising a mirror-image pair of fender shapers each comprising:a rigid main body generally shaped as a rectangular plate bent around a lateral axis in a central region thereof so as to form a first and a second portion disposed approximately perpendicular to each other; fastening means for attaching the main body to a corresponding one of the fenders such that the first portion of the main body is made to conform to a major and generally rearward portion of the fender oriented generally in a longitudinal horizontal axis, while the remaining generally forward and lower minor portion of the fender is made to conform with the second portion of the main body, oriented generally in a lateral horizontal axis; and a flexible retaining strap, incorporated in the second portion of the main body of the fender shaper, made and arranged to retain a corresponding stirrup strap secured substantially flat against a front side of the second portion of the main body.