Shoppers - half hole stirrup leathers?

[southerncomfort]

Anyone know where I can get some?

Google has let me down!

 

[ecb89]

Henry James

 

[tda]

Would you not just get a hole punch? I have one you can borrow

 

[southerncomfort]

Henry James

Thank you!

 

[southerncomfort]

Would you not just get a hole punch? I have one you can borrow

I can't believe I didn't think of that. I'm sure we have one in a cupboard somewhere too!

 

[sbloom]

I can't believe I didn't think of that. I'm sure we have one in a cupboard somewhere too!

I'd not generally recommend it, half holes often aren't quite at half the distance of regular ones, and if you do it of course make sure everything is far enough apart to be safe. Do also have a think about the sort of leathers you want though, single thickness leathers (with a buckle if you're jumping, T bars okay for flatwork) can stop the knee running forwards or rotating out. Thicker leathers are better for people that drop forward in the saddle and/or whose legs drop too much from the hip, with the leg going backwards.

 

[southerncomfort]

I'd not generally recommend it, half holes often aren't quite at half the distance of regular ones, and if you do it of course make sure everything is far enough apart to be safe. Do also have a think about the sort of leathers you want though, single thickness leathers (with a buckle if you're jumping, T bars okay for flatwork) can stop the knee running forwards or rotating out. Thicker leathers are better for people that drop forward in the saddle and/or whose legs drop too much from the hip, with the leg going backwards.

Thanks.

I generally like my current leathers but I have an issue with my right leg. It drops very slightly lower than my left (have had checks on me and the saddle and I'm as sure as I can be that neither me nor the saddle are crooked).

But if I put it up a hole it feels too short and this is most obvious if I put my leathers up for a faster hack. It also makes my leg sit further forward and I feel less secure (this is a TG pony club saddle).

So I thought I'd try half hole leathers as a temporary solution.

I think it comes down to all my old running injuries, I'm a bit of a mess!

 

[Katieg123]

Thanks.

I generally like my current leathers but I have an issue with my right leg. It drops very slightly lower than my left (have had checks on me and the saddle and I'm as sure as I can be that neither me nor the saddle are crooked).

But if I put it up a hole it feels too short and this is most obvious if I put my leathers up for a faster hack. It also makes my leg sit further forward and I feel less secure (this is a TG pony club saddle).

So I thought I'd try half hole leathers as a temporary solution.

I think it comes down to all my old running injuries, I'm a bit of a mess!

Have you also checked that your stirrup leathers are exactly the same length? Its generally good practice to swap the sides they go on every so often

 

[southerncomfort]

Have you also checked that your stirrup leathers are exactly the same length? Its generally good practice to swap the sides they go on every so often

Yes I have.

 

[saddlesore]

The free jumps are half holes

 

[Barton Bounty]

Thanks.

I generally like my current leathers but I have an issue with my right leg. It drops very slightly lower than my left (have had checks on me and the saddle and I'm as sure as I can be that neither me nor the saddle are crooked).

But if I put it up a hole it feels too short and this is most obvious if I put my leathers up for a faster hack. It also makes my leg sit further forward and I feel less secure (this is a TG pony club saddle).

So I thought I'd try half hole leathers as a temporary solution.

I think it comes down to all my old running injuries, I'm a bit of a mess!

I just have one leg shorter than the other

 

[Shoei]

Shires do them

 

[JackFrost]

Kent & Masters do nice ones

 

[southerncomfort]

I just have one leg shorter than the other

I'm beginning to think that's my issue too!

 

[southerncomfort]

The free jumps are half holes

Thank you!

 

[southerncomfort]

Shires do them

Thank you.

 

[southerncomfort]

Kent & Masters do nice ones

Thank you!

 

[Barton Bounty]

I'm beginning to think that's my issue too!

I told my mum, she coulda been getting disability all this time its noticeable my hip alignment and tilted pelvis

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I just have one leg shorter than the other

So do I. Have always had a problem with feeling uneven.

 

[Barton Bounty]

So do I. Have always had a problem with feeling uneven.

Makes me ride wonky lol

 

[christine456]

I also have this problem of one leg feeling longer than the other but I believe mine is due to asymmetry which affects how I sit, (probably caused by office slouching!) Trying to sort this out with strengthening and stretching excercises. Also check the leathers are actually even a friend bought a new pair and when hooked on a hay bar the holes don't even line up!!

 

[tda]

I'm going to a demo/class on weds evening about rider straightness and balance
Southerncomfort it's in brighouse ☺

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[southerncomfort]

I also have this problem of one leg feeling longer than the other but I believe mine is due to asymmetry which affects how I sit, (probably caused by office slouching!) Trying to sort this out with strengthening and stretching excercises. Also check the leathers are actually even a friend bought a new pair and when hooked on a hay bar the holes don't even line up!!

That's a good point. I've heard similar before.

 

[southerncomfort]

I'm going to a demo/class on weds evening about rider straightness and balance
Southerncomfort it's in brighouse ☺

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Sounds great and not too far either! Unfortunately I'm on taxi duty for youngest daughter.

I'll keep an eye out for if they organise any more!

 

[webble]

Shires do them

I have the shires ones they are nice for the price

 

[SmartieBean09]

I have the Henry James ones. Gorgeous, soft leather.

I also ride half a hole longer on one side. I’ve been seeing the Chiro for over a year and horse has regular visits too. Pretty sure it’s just my build but who knows? In the mean time, the half hole thing does the trick

 

[southerncomfort]

I have the Henry James ones. Gorgeous, soft leather.

I also ride half a hole longer on one side. I’ve been seeing the Chiro for over a year and horse has regular visits too. Pretty sure it’s just my build but who knows? In the mean time, the half hole thing does the trick

Good to know! Thank you!