Horse Tack: Safety Stirrups
October 20, 2009 · Posted in horse riding · Comment
Safety stirrups are a relatively new component of horse tack designed to reduce the risk of being dragged. Stirrups can be dangerous for two reasons, whether they are attached to western or English saddles. saddlery If they are too wide, the rider’s feet can potentially slip through the front. Or, if the stirrups are too narrow, there is the danger of the feet getting stuck. In both cases, should the rider fall off the mount, they could be dragged behind the moving horse.
