What size of stirrup iron?

[saddlesore]

Probably a silly question but I'm buying new stirrup irons and have no idea what size to buy! I'm a size 5 shoe - does that make any difference/

Does anyone have any idea please?!!

 

[BobbyMondeo]

It depends on the width of your foot. Should have a few cm's clearance either side. Best to go into your local tack shop try a few see what size is best and then order online ( if you were planning on ordering online obviously)

 

[Rudey]

I think I have 4.75" stirrups and I am a size 5, but I couldn't tell you if if was the correct size for me lol! xx

 

[saddlesore]

Was planning on ordering online as my 'local' tackshop is a good hours drive away!

 

[missyme10]

I believe there should be 1/4 inch spare either side of your foot when in the iron, well that is what I have always been taught x

 

[saddlesore]

Lol - thats good enough for me!

*tootles off to buy what may or may not be the correct size of stirrup irons*

 

[Rudey]

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Lol - thats good enough for me!

*tootles off to buy what may or may not be the correct size of stirrup irons*

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Remember it's all thanks to me if you get the correct size, as reward I would like a special coffee please!!

In the unfortunate circumstances it is the incorrect size, I may have made a typo error

and will not be held responsible for your internet impulse buys

wuhahahahahaaaa (evil laugh)! xx

 

[ali87uk]

It depends on the width of your foot with whatever boot on that you ride in, best to go and try different sizes. You are supposed to have room either side of your boot for it to be safe. I am size 5 but ride in tyne boots which are big so I have 5" irons for safety! Hope this helps!

 

[saddlesore]

Thanks all!

Rudey your evil laugh scared me

 

[Rudey]

LMAO.... I jokes, I jokes, love you really lol!

xx

 

[Risky]

There should be enough room for you to fit a finger between your foot and the iron - but not so wide that your foot can slip through. Good old Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship!!