How To Put Stirrups On An English Saddle

If you’re looking to learn how to put on an English saddle, don’t worry, it’s easy once you know how. Here we will cover how to do this in simple steps...

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How To Put Stirrups On An English Saddle

English saddles have a metal bar located under the saddle skirt. The skirt is a small flap of leather, located on each side of the saddle, at the top of the flap, and below the seat...

Important Safety Tip

However, never, ever put this part of the stirrup bar in an upward position. Doing this is actually a safety hazard...

Sometimes it is difficult to push the stirrup leather up under the bar. If you find this too difficult, there is an alternative method. Put the saddle on a saddle rack of about waist height...

Alternative Method For Putting On Stirrups

What Is The Right Length For English Stirrups

Once you have your stirrups on your English saddle, you need to adjust them to the correct length for your leg. You can do this in two ways...

As you can see, putting stirrups on an English saddle is easy. Getting the leather behind the bar is, at times, a little frustrating, but a little work will get it on. Make sure to check out the videos included in the article, as they will really help you see how it’s done.

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