T bar stirrups

[Mari]

I have just bought a calf skin dressage saddle & have been advised to buy some calf skin / soft leather stirrup leathers. What do people suggest / recommend as good value.

 

[cold_feet]

I use Bates Webber’s. Had mine for about 5years and still going strong.

 

[GreyDot]

I have these - they are lovely and soft. Just remember to get the right length so the t-bar isn't lying against your saddle flap.

Dressage T Bar Stirrup Leathers

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[silv]

WOW ones are lovely soft leather and look good too.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I’ve used Wow and I really liked them it took me a decade to remember how to run them up
I’d defo buy rather than normal leathers now when mine need replacing.

 

[millitiger]

I have Bates Webbers: they might not be real leather but they are super soft, never mark the saddle and never stretch.

 

[Mari]

I have these - they are lovely and soft. Just remember to get the right length so the t-bar isn't lying against your saddle flap.

Dressage T Bar Stirrup Leathers

The Saddle Company design and make saddles in Walsall England. The Saddle Company are committed to horse and rider. Our saddles have three key characteristics that stand them apart from many other Saddles.

www.thesaddlecompany.co.uk

Ah. Thank you for the advice about length. Must measure the ones I’m using temporarily.

 

[Mari]

Thank you people. Will start looking.

 

[sbloom]

I have Bates Webbers: they might not be real leather but they are super soft, never mark the saddle and never stretch.

I think that Bates are? Wintec aren 't, for sure.

 

[webble]

Another vote for the bates (not wintec, they say bates on them)

 

[Mari]

Need help now with what size to get. I am a small 5’ lady riding a 14hh pony in a 16.5” XW saddle with short flaps (14”) as I have short legs. On my GP saddle I currently use what I would call teenager stirrup leathers I.e. 148 cans.

 

[GreyDot]

Need help now with what size to get. I am a small 5’ lady riding a 14hh pony in a 16.5” XW saddle with short flaps (14”) as I have short legs. On my GP saddle I currently use what I would call teenager stirrup leathers I.e. 148 cans.

You need to first measure the stirrups you normally ride in, set to the hole you usually use. Then, depending on which t-bar stirrup brand you are buying, check what their sizing options are (there are usually a variety such as sizes 24", 28" and 32"). You want the ones which are at least as long as your normal riding length. Don't go for the longest as this may mean the t-bar is sitting against the saddle flap.

 

[Gloi]

You need to first measure the stirrups you normally ride in, set to the hole you usually use. Then, depending on which t-bar stirrup brand you are buying, check what their sizing options are (there are usually a variety such as sizes 24", 28" and 32"). You want the ones which are at least as long as your normal riding length. Don't go for the longest as this may mean the t-bar is sitting against the saddle flap.

Do you measure them from the stirrup bar to the top of the stirrup?

 

[sbloom]

Do you measure them from the stirrup bar to the top of the stirrup?

A bit longer, to the loop at the bottom through the stirrup slot, so probably a couple of cm longer.

 

[Gloi]

A bit longer, to the loop at the bottom through the stirrup slot, so probably a couple of cm longer.

Thanks

 

[Mari]

I bought a pair of Waldhausen 70 cms to try. Too long for me so will send them back BUT they wouldn’t go through the stirrup iron, too fat! I tried both ends & with 3 different irons & wouldn‘t go through any of them.

 

[MrsMyope]

I bought a beautiful pair of Equiline mono leathers from Redpost and they were the same, wouldn’t go through Sprengers or my Flexons. Redpost were excellent after they tried a pair themselves and were hugely apologetic. However the stock photo given by Equiline to Redpost didn’t match the product they sent me. Equiline fobbed me off by thanking me for my interest in Equiline and my kind email when I complained! Those darned things would only fit through a stirrup if they were to become a round in a strong man competition!

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Sorry to intrude but I'm looking for the little Guards for the T-bar leathers........ as they are rubbing against my chaps when I'm riding.

Also need a children's sized pair.

If anyone can help??

 

[Mari]

I bought a beautiful pair of Equiline mono leathers from Redpost and they were the same, wouldn’t go through Sprengers or my Flexons. Redpost were excellent after they tried a pair themselves and were hugely apologetic. However the stock photo given by Equiline to Redpost didn’t match the product they sent me. Equiline fobbed me off by thanking me for my interest in Equiline and my kind email when I complained! Those darned things would only fit through a stirrup if they were to become a round in a strong man competition!

Ha Ha. note to self avoid Equiline. I’ve decided to look for a pair second hand & I can ask about fit / condition.

 

[Mari]

Sorry to intrude but I'm looking for the little Guards for the T-bar leathers........ as they are rubbing against my chaps when I'm riding.

Also need a children's sized pair.

If anyone can help??

Would the finger / thumb cut off an old pair of gloves work? Maybe men’s large size.