Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: deaconjim

Those stirrups are a good idea I think, especially if little feet are so small that they could go all the way through a stirrup.

One of my early wrecks was made worse by a foot stuck in a stirrup. Of course, it was a pony saddle with stirrups that were too small for my feet. If feet are wedged in stirrups that are too small that is also not good.

Also safest to always wear boots with a heel that will keep the foot from going all the way through, and stay way from really soft-soled rubber shoes with heavy tread (like hiking boots) that will stick longer than they should.


1,619 posted on 01/10/2005 7:10:42 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1617 | View Replies ]


To: HairOfTheDog

I thought they were a great idea, but they are a bit pricey. One pair costs more than my saddle. Being the inventive sort, maybe I need to try to make my own?

Misty is looking a bit rough this morning. She's been rolling a good bit. She ate all of her feed this morning, but left some of her hay. I put more feed in her bucket, and she didn't pay any attention. Could she have colic? What else should I look for?


1,621 posted on 01/10/2005 7:31:07 AM PST by deaconjim (Freep the world!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1619 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson