THE STIRRUP STRAP 



ened when the knees are forced 

 up by short stirrups. 



The jumping- jack effect so 

 frequently observed among rid- 

 ers is the result of unduly short 

 stirrups. Furthermore, this short 

 stirrup tends to throw the body 

 forward, causing the rider to rise 

 up too high in the trot. Short stir- 

 rups are often responsible for 

 lack of grace in the posture. 



If the stirrups are set to the 

 right length the rider will be sit- 

 ting near to the centre of action 

 on the horse. Short stirrups force 

 the rider to sit to the back of the 

 saddle which is not comfortable 

 for horse or rider. 



Four good rules for determin- 

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