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The Stability Stirrup Leathers’ wide-body design brings an unprecedented level of stability to a rider’s leg by providing a broader contact area on the saddle flap. Traditional 1 inch wide stirrup leathers have an inherent instability against the flap due to their height to width ratio. This either causes the two layers shift independently of one another, or the entire leather to rotate.
Stability Stirrup Leathers solve this problem by broadening the top layer of the leathers. This allows for the top layer to have left and right contact points on the flap (traditional leathers do not), which in turn provides an unparalleled level of stability not possible in traditional stirrup leathers.
The secondary benefit of this wide-body design, is the unbelievably smooth feeling under the rider’s leg. By the same mechanism that provides stability, they smooth out the transition from stirrup leather to saddle flap to create a feeling of “no leathers” under the leg.
Another key benefit of the Stability Stirrup Leathers comes from the material selection. The wide portion of the leathers are made from a 4mm durable and supple buffalo hide to provide the necessary support for the stirrup leathers to function. The remaining portion is made from an ultra-thin nylon webbing wrapped in soft calfskin, which keeps the bulk under the saddle skirt to an absolute minimum.
Stability Stirrup Leathers are designed deliberately in two styles, either JUMP (sizes 48, 54, 58) or DRESSAGE (sizes 54, 60, 64).
Specifically, here are the usable lengths for each size:
48: 16-22″
54: 18-25″
58: 20-27″
60: 21-28″
64: 22-30″
The wide-body design allows for a broader contact patch on the flap, which results in a calmer and more secure leg.
A more gradual transition from the stirrup leather to the flap makes the leathers disappear and gives a "no leathers" feeling.
Will "jump" leathers fit on a dressage saddle, and vice versa?
In short, yes. Both jump and dressage styles can be used on any English saddle.
The reason they are labeled as jump and dressage is for the length of the wide portion. Dressage sizes have 2" more length of the wide portion to accommodate longer dressage flaps.
For best results, you want the entire flap covered by the wide portion of the leathers. This means black dressage sizes work perfectly on jump saddles. But brown jump sizes may not be as ideal on brown dressage saddles.
What is the benefit of wide stirrup leathers?
Traditional 1 inch wide stirrup leathers have an inherent instability against the flap due to their height to width ratio. This either causes the two layers to shift independently of one another, or the entire leather to rotate.
Wide leathers solve this problem by broadening the top layer of the leathers. This allows for the top layer to have left and right contact points on the flap (traditional leathers do not), which in turn provides an unparalleled level of stability not possible in traditional stirrup leathers.
How often should I replace my stirrup leathers?
We recommend replacing stirrup leathers (of any style or brand) every 2 years.
