Stirrup Length

[tye_bo]

I have one leg that is slightly longer than the other but it causes me to have one stirrup a hole longer than the other side. Am I alone in this

I've tried to have them the same lenght but it feels so unbalanced for me. Will it cause any problems for the horse do you think?

 

[JessPickle]

There is a girl at the RS I work at with the same thing as you, she also has to ride 1 hole difference. I think your better off riding with different stirrups then being unbalanced on a horse

 

[tye_bo]

Thanks Jess. I used to think I was unbalanced until I had a car accident a few years ago when the physio pointed out I had one leg longer than the other!

 

[hellspells]

I have the same thing - but I have a ligament in my pelvis that is 4 inches longer on my right side than my left! I ride one hole different cos it cripples me not to. My own horse is much more appreciative of this now rather than when I use to end up unbalancing myself by overcorrecting myself (if you get what I mean)

 

[fattymare]

I have the same problem. My left leg is approximately half an inch longer than my right. I feel comfortable if I put a hole in between an original 2. Strange that we are all so wonky!!!

 

[Lotty]

One of my legs feels longer than the other and someone gave me a tip. Either put an insole in one of your boots or make one of the stirrup treads thicker......it does work

 

[Scranny_Ann]

I think my right leg is longer... i've always thought that but never said anythin lol I don't think theres much in it tho cos dropping a hole seems too much, so maybe i'll go for another hole in between. Glad i'm not alone in my wonkiness!!

 

[tye_bo]

Oooh liking your tip Lotty!! It would have to be a big wedge tred I think for me if you can get those? I know I shouldn't worry but I think that anyone riding or driving behind me must think I am unbalanced so I would love to 'look' right rather than having odd stirrups.