Re: too much bounce in my stirrups?

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

You are relying on the stirrups too much for support. Practice riding in an arena WITHOUT stirrups as an exercise in
teaching yourself grip and balance.  After about 6 months, you will be SO strong you won't depend on your stirrups anymore.

Teddy


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> From: Nina Vasiliev
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> Hello everyone,
> I'm using the Easycare stirrups which have a 1-1 1/2 inch rubber pad.
>   Lately  when my horse jumps over a small creek or spookes, I think that the rubber bounces me too high once we land.
>   Last time I felt like I was vaulted right out of my saddle.
>  Anyone have a similiar experience?  I'm thinking that I might remove the pads, trim them thinner and then replace them.
>  I was hoping for some input first.
>
> (I broke my shoulder on that last fall.  I'm out for this ride season... :-(
>
> Nina Vasiliev