Speaking of caged stirrups. I wanted some, but already had some aluminum
easy ride and being a pennypincher I decided to retrofit mine. Since I have
plantar facidas(spell) and metatarsial something or other I have feet
problelms and need all the help I can get.(oh and the 2nd degree ankle tear,
and inheritated weak ankles to begin with and I use d to do track)(Following
the shoe/boot thread too, as my ariats are dying and they really don't work
for lots of walking, climbing.)
So I had my husband drill holes down the sides and two in
the bottom right under the front . I bought 1/4 round head screws and ,
acorn nuts. I bought heavy webbing like you see on straps on horse
blankets(fabric store, walmart or Home Depot type store , in automotive too,
you can use "tie down" straps )I then made an x with the straps and also
placed a piece horizontal------ across the bottom and top and
sewed it with uphostrey thread (again wallmart or fabric
stores) back and forthe tons of times. I then burned the edges to seal them
(candle) and used my sons sodeiring iron to burn holes in them . I then
screwed the webbing spider web to the stirrups.
Now be sure to cut the webbing long. I made a mistake and
cut my first ones too short and couldn't double it under the screws like I
wanted, (burn two holes and double it if you want extra strength. Mine
are on the second hole because I didn't cut the webbing long enough. Cut all
the pieces first and pin or tape them together to make sure the cage is bulgie
enough for your toe. Should cost about 3-7.00$ You could use
salvaged webbing from an old horse blanket, straps , etc.Make sure you tighten
down with pliers and screwdriver, could use lock tight if you are sure they
fit.
Beats 95.00 for new stirrups.
Laurie and
Rascal
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