Patent ID: 6568940
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A63B,B68C,G09B

Abstract:
A method of equestrian training for a rider to maintain a proper riding position on an English saddle having a pommel, a seat, flaps, a girth, stirrup leathers and stirrup irons, said method comprising the steps of:mounting the saddle upon the back of a horse; positioning a rider upon the saddle with the rider's legs boots properly positioned for the physique of the rider and horse and said step of maintaining the stirrups in a lateral and longitudinally correct position comprising securing a band around the girth of the saddle and through the stirrup irons, on each side of the saddle, so the stirrup irons are correctly positioned and fixed with respect to the specific ride and horse with the rider's feet properly positioned in the stirrups; adjustably positioning the stirrups of the saddle at both a correct lateral and longitudinal position, fore and aft, with respect to the side of the horse, for a specific horse and rider; and maintaining the stirrups in a lateral and longitudinally correct position during a rider training session until the rider acquires a habit of correct stirrup and leg position for the rider and horse.