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?
Not eating a second helping of grain is alarming if she likes it.... but don't try to feed her any more. What is she doing instead of eating? rolling, getting up and laying down, like she can't get comfortable? She could either be colicky or the baby is turning and uncomfortable or she could be going into labor! Any other signs seemingly important or not?
If they are spendy, I'd look at them as a luxury then, that you might pick up sometime at a swap meet or unexpected bargain. If stirrups sortof fit the children's feet, and if they wear a heel instead of tennis shoes, they don't often get stuck. My case was different with a teenager in tiny stirrups.