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I have a similar issue with the sore ankles.  My pain was on the outside of my 
leg making me feel like a twisted an ankle.  Trotting downhill was particularly 
painfull.  

I did three things:  I replaced the pads on my stirrups, I started riding with 
a Futuro ankle brace on both ankles, and I changed riding shoes.  I also got a 
pair of arch supports. So far so good.  I bought one of those ankle braces that 
as a stiff support.  This helps with lateral flexion of my ankle.  If I could 
get away with seeing a physical therapist and learn of some stretching 
exercises, I'd try that too.

Though I agree that the weight in the stirrups probably has a lot to do with 
ankle pain, I post or stand in my stirrups throughout most of a ride so that is 
not an option for me. Some horses are just too rough to ride at a sitting trot 
for 50 miles.  I read that the Mongols ride standing up.

Lynn

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