Magnetic boot attachment for a stirrup

Abstract

A riding boot attachment for use with a riding boot includes a body member having a first surface, a second surface, and at least two openings for receiving the riding boot. The body member receives at least a portion of the riding boot and is shaped and configured to conform to a contour of the riding boot. The riding boot attachment also includes a sole for engaging a stirrup, the sole coupled to the first surface of the body member, and a magnetic member coupled to the sole.

1 . A riding boot attachment for use with a riding boot, the riding boot attachment comprising:
 a body member, the body member including a first surface, a second surface, and at least two openings for receiving the riding boot, wherein the body member receives at least a portion of the riding boot and is shaped and configured to conform to a contour of the riding boot;   a sole for engaging a stirrup, the sole coupled to the first surface of the body member; and   a magnetic member coupled to the sole.   
     
     
         2 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein when the sole is positioned proximate the stirrup, the magnetic member is attracted to the stirrup to releasably secure the riding boot attachment to the stirrup. 
     
     
         3 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the magnetic member comprises at least one plate. 
     
     
         4 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the sole includes a recessed area and the magnetic member is positioned in the recessed area. 
     
     
         5 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 4  wherein the recessed area is defined by an opening for supporting the magnetic member and the magnetic member is coupled to the sole with at least one fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the sole includes a tread-like texture. 
     
     
         7 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the sole is integrally formed with the first surface of the body member as a single piece. 
     
     
         8 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the sole is formed of magnetic material. 
     
     
         9 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein the body member is formed of a neoprene material. 
     
     
         10 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein one of the apertures is formed in the first surface of the body member for receiving a heel of the riding boot. 
     
     
         11 . The riding boot attachment of  claim 1  wherein one of the apertures is formed in the second surface of the body member for receiving an upper portion of the riding boot.