VII 

 THE STIRRUP STRAP 



The stirrup strap has much to 

 do in the maintenance of a good 

 seat in horseback riding. If too 

 short, the knee is caused to bend, 

 an effect in itself that is unsight- 

 ly. A longer stirrup improves 

 appearance in the seat and gives 

 more ease to the mount. 



Another objection against the 

 short stirrup is the insecurity of 

 it. It is by gripping with knees 

 and thighs that the rider most 

 easily keeps his seat in the sad- 

 dle. This thigh gripping is less- 

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