How To Make Your Ride More Comfortable With Saddle Stirrups

By Anita Ortega


Getting the most comfortable horse ride only needs some gears to be put on. The first consideration that you have to do about this is the saddle designs. There should be enough height and width in the front arch to have a good support of the shoulders when sliding.

You must also know that there are times when horses change their shape. This is the reason why saddle stirrups you juts bought last year would not fit anymore. This might be due to weight loss or gain even because of muscle loss or gain or may be because of aging.

The next matter that must be bought is the proper cinch which you can depend on even though your saddles are not correctly fitted. You should not also over tighten the front portion because that will in turn keep the driving animal uncomfortable. Do not also double rig it but use two instead connected with a strap and that the whole thing should be cleaned easily.

You may also think about buying a back cinch and this would be more appropriate for trails that are steeper or if your feel unsecured with your saddles. In turn, you will be able to have a more stable ride as this would be stabilizing the saddleback. Before hitting the road with this for the first time, be sure to lead to animal so he would get used to that feeling.

Another aspect that you have to know about is the breast collar and crupper and these are add ons that will be used to enhance your personal security. This will also be beneficial since this can reduce the risk of having sores when you have to go uphill since the breast collar will work in preventing you to slid off towards the front. The crupper will also prevent the sliding forward.

The tie rings together with the strings can be attached to enhance comfort while you ride as well as increase the number of point attachments. Going through trails would certainly need this. You can ask a saddlemaker or a serviceman in a tack shop to have these made for you.

The seat must be fitted properly to help you find comfort upon sitting. You must also have this checked annually before you go for a ride in a given year. To check your stirrup, stand from it and sit again without being out balanced or falling form your place.

If you are still going to get a stirrup, you must invest on something that is wide and flat. This would be great in giving you the maximum support for the ball of your foot and there are also those which have wider treads. Some even have the pads which are shock absorbing and can enhance comfort for your joint and foot.

You also have to be informed that it would be the natural for a stirrup to be positioned sideways. Avoid going to a different direction or else you will have soreness over your ankles as well as your knees. There are also lightweight saddles available which are best for trails.




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