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rider's life can depend on stirrup leathers, so never compromise on their
quality! The leathers of a pair should both be cut from the same spot
on the hide, side by side. Only pre-stretched hides are selected for our
stirrup leathers. Even the best quality new leathers will stretch some
in use, because this is a natural characteristic of leather. But it is
important that both leathers stretch equally. Riders mount the saddle from
the near-side and put a greater strain on the mounting side leather than
on the off side leather. Leathers must be rotated regularly from side
to side to ensure equal stretch!
Only buy leathers with the
flesh (rough) side and the numbered holes on top, because the smooth side
can take more friction imposed by the irons without fraying. All four edges
need to be beveled to minimize wear. Avoid punching additional holes,
buy leathers in the correct length!
Our stirrup leathers are
made of the strongest vegetably tanned leather butts. The stainless steel
buckles feature a curved tongue and a grooved buckle bar to lie flat under
the jockeys. Nylon reinforced under buckle cap. Twelve oval numbered holes make adjustments easy.
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recent tests, the HORSE JOURNAL mentioned: "Our overall favorites are COURBETTE
leathers, which are made from beautiful leather and wear like iron. They
are priced below average in this group of products. They buckle easily,
and showed very little wear. They are also our BEST BUY". |
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