What length stirrup leathers?

[Charliepony]

Never really thought about this before! But buying some leathers, what length would I need? I'm 5'9, dressager, don't ride overly long.

Thanks

 

[Meowy Catkin]

54" is standard ladies length, you should be fine with that.

 

[Charliepony]

Thankyou!

 

[Mrs B]

On that topic - I was taught that a rough guide to how long your leathers should be was to put your fingertips against the stirrup bar and if the iron reached to your armpit that was a good starting point.

Anyone else taught that?

 

[Charliepony]

Me too!!! My instructor says I should ride with them that length, but I always end up shortening them

My second horse had a racing saddle, and I went through a brief phase of wanting to be a jockey (but I grew too much!) and my position has never recovered from all those days spent with stirrups about 2' long! I still ride too short!

 

[jroz]

54" is standard length and generally works for most people