Who knows about polo?

[legaldancer]

My 12 year old son has been having polo lessons and twice now when I've adjusted the stirrup leathers the stirrup bar " latches" have been up. As far as I know these should be down for riding as otherwise there's a risk of being dragged in a fall as the leathers can't slide off.

Is this normal in Polo? Maybe I shouldn't have pushed them down, but I wasn't happy to let him ride with them in the up position. I suppose they don't want to be losing leathers in the middle of a game and that could be the reason?

 

[legaldancer]

Anyone? I guess you're all doing exciting things on the bank holiday!

 

[Foxhunter49]

I am inclined to agree with you over safety.

Jack Kidd is staying here and I will ask him.

I would imagine it is for the reason you stated.

 

[mutley75]

That is exactly the reason. Most players will tie them on with string. Argentine polo saddles will sometimes thread stirrup leather straight through the tree!