Buckle-less stirrup leathers

[TWMD]

Looking for some recommendations

I recently treated myself to a brand new close contact jumping saddle, however I'm now finding the buckle on my normal leathers is quite bulky under my thigh. I use t-bar dressage leathers that just hook on to the stirrup bar on my dressage saddle, but don't quite trust them enough to jump/gallop in! Can anyone recommend any similar leathers that adjust near the stirrup but are more secure than a t-bar?

Just to add- I've tried turning my leathers upside down so the buckle is near my foot but the spare bit of leather just flaps out the side (not what you want with a sharp TB ). I've seen stirrup leather covers to keep them together but not sure I like the look of them and would also add bulk I would imagine?!

Thank you

 

[catkin]

A local saddler made two little covers for me - they are very neat.
How did you fix the ends of your leathers? I fold the spare end back through the buckle so it lies up between the two stirrup-bearing parts. The covers go round the spare end and the buckle side of the leather only so that the whole leather is still a loop. I've also used some plaiting bands to hold the spare bit in place. Depending upon your length of leg it may be worth getting a pair of short/child's leathers so the spare end isn't too long.

I had a very nasty accident with a t-bar that came undone on the horse resulting in a broken ankle for me so I would say never ride with t-bar leathers - I don't think they are safe, even when well maintained.

 

[DirectorFury]

Henry James do lovely calfskin stirrup leathers with a slim buckle to reduce bulk. I had this problem when my saddle was brand new but the HJ leathers and breaking the saddle in sorted it .

 

[Petalpoos]

I use Wintec leathers. No bulk and they last for years.

 

[blitznbobs]

https://www.redpostequestrian.co.uk...9sUZ59RXO78Jg92wq8Oruq_dycfSsZGkaAgGlEALw_wcB

These any good?

 

[Carrottom]

Google mono stirrup leathers if you want cheaper than the Stubben, I have been considering buying some (Busse) so would be interested to know if anyone has comments on quality.

 

[MDB]

Wintec are great. So easy to adjust whilst in the saddle too

 

[TWMD]

Thanks for all your replies! I have looked at the Stubben Mono leathers before but always thought they looked like a modification of the t-bar rather than an actual secure buckle? Would love to hear if anyone actually has a pair!

Sounds like I may have to invest in a pair of slimline leathers instead.

Think I've found a gap in the market too!

 

[TWMD]

A local saddler made two little covers for me - they are very neat.
How did you fix the ends of your leathers? I fold the spare end back through the buckle so it lies up between the two stirrup-bearing parts. The covers go round the spare end and the buckle side of the leather only so that the whole leather is still a loop. I've also used some plaiting bands to hold the spare bit in place. Depending upon your length of leg it may be worth getting a pair of short/child's leathers so the spare end isn't too long.

I had a very nasty accident with a t-bar that came undone on the horse resulting in a broken ankle for me so I would say never ride with t-bar leathers - I don't think they are safe, even when well maintained.

I've tried threading the spare bit of leather back through the buckle so its between the other 2 bits and putting a rubber band over it but it always ends up coming loose

I'm 5'9 and about 80% leg so childs leathers would leave me riding like a jockey hehe

 

[rara007]

Prestige leathers are pretty slim

 

[silv]

I have the WOW ones, they are beautiful soft leather and have little covers over the T so cannot imagine them coming undone. I love them and they are so easy to adjust when on the horse.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

I also have the Henry James ones. Really nice and slim plus the leather is so soft which is coming in very handy now it’s cold and my fingers become useless

 

[milliepops]

I have the WOW ones, they are beautiful soft leather and have little covers over the T so cannot imagine them coming undone. I love them and they are so easy to adjust when on the horse.

yep me too, and they come in so many sizes it's easy to get them totally the perfect length. Have done all disciplines in mine quite happily.
Any bit of kit can cause an accident, I've had the actual stirrup iron break before now.

 

[catembi]

I have these (in black!) and really like them. http://www.performance-equestrian.c...pefeq-biothane-single-strap-stirrup-leathers/