Horse Stirrups & Girths
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Stirrups and girths are used for supporting a rider's feet and securing the saddle. The stirrups help with mounting the horse and provide stability, balance and maneuverability while riding. A girth secures the saddle to the horse and keeps it from slipping sideways, backward and forward when it is properly secured.
Choose stirrups and girths for your horse based on your riding needs, and on specific measurements taken while your horse is saddled. For stirrups, you will need stirrup leathers that are the right length for your height and riding style. You will also need stirrup irons that are one inch wider than the widest part of your riding boot. Choose from traditional stirrups in an English or Western style or choose safety stirrups designed to break away if you fall. When choosing a girth, be sure to pick the right kind of girth for your saddle and measure your horse for girth size with the saddle and pad on. Measure from the middle billet hole to the opposite billet hole underneath your horse and then match it to a length on the girth listing's size chart.
You do need to adjust the girth and stirrups before riding your horse. Adjusting the girth is crucial to ensuring the saddle doesn't slip while you ride, and you also need make sure the girth isn't too tight for your horse's comfort. Adjusting your stirrups to the right length is also essential before you ride, as appropriate stirrup length is important for maintaining balance and good riding form.
The different kinds of stirrups and girths include a variety of types and styles. English riding stirrups come in many different styles, including Fillis, offset, safety stirrups (also known as quick-release or peacock stirrups), flexible stirrups, and lighter composite stirrups. Western stirrup styles include oxbow, trail, sloped and rope styles made for a range of riding disciplines. Different types of girths include standard, asymmetric, anatomical, crescent, dressage and athletic girths. Girths also come in long and short styles, with short styles being more common in dressage. Western riders use cinches instead of girths, due to the different style of fastenings on Western saddles.