How to Determine Correct Stirrup Length

Steps:

1. Tie up or get someone to hold your horse/pony
2. Get the hold of the buckle at the top of the stirrup leather
3. Get the stirrup iron and pull it up to your arm pit
4. If the end of the stirrup iron is still up your arm then it is to short and if it droops then it is too long
5. Adjust the stirrup to the correct hole
6. Get on and have FUN

Tips:

• If it is still too short on the bottom hole or still to long on the top hole then ask for either longer or shorter stirrups.
• Never leave your Horse/Pony untied whilst doing the stirrups up or down.

Warnings:

• Make sure the buckle is in the hole, firmly. Otherwise it might release the stirrup when you are riding.
• There is always the risk of falling off so wear a hat and if necessary a body protector.

Ref: http://www.wikihow.com/Determine-Correct-Stirrup-Length