Safety stirrup

摘要

PCT No. PCT/AU95/00332 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 23, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 23, 1996 PCT Filed Jun. 6, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/00185 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 4, 1996The invention relates to a safety stirrup for use with horses which prevents a rider's foot from being caught in the stirrup in the event of inadvertent dismounting of the rider. The stirrup consists of a foot support pivotably held within a mounting member. The foot support can be released at an end from the mounting member and portions of the foot support are separable so that a trapped foot can be released.