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How to break in your saddle ( stirrups )2007-11-24 21:16:14

I have a new saddle, and everytime i ride my ankles kill, because the stirrups arent stretched out enough-- someone told me you could stretch them out w/ broom sticks-- does anyone know how that works?? or anyother way? im goign riding in the next couple of days and it would really help me out --- thanks

Answers:

(I guess you are talking about an English Saddle)

I think the problem you are having is from the new saddle and the new position you are sitting in. Even the slightest change in position will alter the position/movement of your legs/feet, and this may be the reason you arehaving ankle pain.

'Stretching out" stirrups (I take it you mean the leathers...) wont do anything, nor will bending the irons. If you want to change the angle of the 'arms' on your stirrup irons, the best way is to buy a pair of angled irons (also alled 'setbacks').

Depending on what kind of saddle you have bought, you may be able to adjust the angle of the stirrup bars, too.

If you have a new pair of leathers, they may be stiff, but shouldn't affect the way you sit. but you can use saddle oil, like Neatsfoot or Effol to soften them up some.

Hope this helps!

:-D

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all you do is when you arnt riding, put the saddle on its stand and put either a 2x4 or broomstick through both of the stirrups and kinda turn them outward the way you want them to go. You can put oil on the fender to help turn them out faster.