Stirrup extender, I'm short, I hope I found the answer

Finallyownhorse · 05-23-2008, 04:46 AM

I am bidding on a stirrup extender. I have tried the nylon ones that slip into the stirrup and it worked horrible. I GAVE it way.

I can't just extend the stirrup length, because I dont' now if I could shorten it while on the horses back.

So here is what I am bidding on:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=011

Has anyone used one of these? My next step is an EZ up, but they cost around $100.

Preppy_Ponies · 05-23-2008, 10:32 AM

Hmm well I've never seen that so I'm curious to see how well it works. The bidding ending so maybe it's on it's way to you already

If that doesn't work you could just build a mounting block. They are pretty simple to make and help out a lot. My guy is 17.2 hands and it is hilarious to watch me try getting on from the ground. Needless to say I love having a mounting block.

Finallyownhorse · 05-23-2008, 10:58 AM

Yup, I just won it a few hours ago.

I have an electrical box I use as a mounting block at home. I need something for when the day comes I can trail ride again.

Or when I am out riding, I can get off and get back on.

Before my injury, I was out riding and I found an arrow that I would liked to have picked up. My one son just got a bow. But I didn't have a way to get back on, so I had to pass on the goodie.

The arrow was still there the day I got hurt. I'm guessing a hunter lost it.

Heavenly Jumper · 05-23-2008, 11:10 AM

My MIL has the EZ up one and she really likes it..

Let me know how you like the one you got though, it looks just as good!

Finallyownhorse · 05-23-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

My MIL has the EZ up one and she really likes it..

It wasn't the price that actually stopped me from trying that one. Its because the side you put it on, drops 2 inches. So you have to shorten the fender/stirrup 2 inches to match the other side.

I have my stirrups adjusted to the very top spot. The fender is in the way to just punch holes. I would have to cut the fender.

Hopefully this one will work. It didn't say anywhere it drops the side down 2 inches, so I have my fingers crossed it doesn't.

I will let everyone know how it works.....this Fall.

I am laid up until approximately September.

morgangirl · 05-23-2008, 11:22 AM

I don't like the EZ up. I bought one and tried it and it banged my shin all the time and ended up hurting like heck. Unless I had it on wrong?

prairienights · 05-23-2008, 03:10 PM

I know you're looking for another horse, not sure how serious you are about buying.

When all else fails, get a smaller horse

http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse...rse_id=1146945
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-85996
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-206008 <-- you wanted an endurance prospect. Sounds like he likes to move, but is well broke
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-206534<-- She's short, but looks stocky
http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-152883

Finallyownhorse · 05-23-2008, 05:08 PM

Prairienights, I'm too lazy to retype my answer. LOL

Look at post #35

Could this horse carry an adult?

I'm casually looking to replace a horse my girlfriend is taking.

horseyfrk145 · 05-24-2008, 07:49 AM

I'm interested to know how it works out for you.

mize67 · 05-24-2008, 02:35 PM

looks like a good idea great job

05-23-2008, 04:46 AM	#1
Finallyownhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern South Dakota Posts: 2,083 Images: 169	Stirrup extender, I'm short, I hope I found the answer I am bidding on a stirrup extender. I have tried the nylon ones that slip into the stirrup and it worked horrible. I GAVE it way. I can't just extend the stirrup length, because I dont' now if I could shorten it while on the horses back. So here is what I am bidding on: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=011 Has anyone used one of these? My next step is an EZ up, but they cost around $100. __________________ Vanna, 21 year old Appaloosa mare Ace, 23 year old Solid Paint gelding Last edited by Finallyownhorse; 05-23-2008 at 11:12 AM. Reason: spelling

05-23-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,464 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 272	My MIL has the EZ up one and she really likes it.. Let me know how you like the one you got though, it looks just as good! __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X10!I have been NOEL’ed and Blessed In His Name

05-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#6
morgangirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,192 Images: 36	I don't like the EZ up. I bought one and tried it and it banged my shin all the time and ended up hurting like heck. Unless I had it on wrong? __________________ The first point and click was the Smith & Wesson.

05-23-2008, 03:10 PM	#7
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,863 Images: 376 Blog Entries: 1	I know you're looking for another horse, not sure how serious you are about buying. When all else fails, get a smaller horse http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse...rse_id=1146945 http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-85996 http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-206008 <-- you wanted an endurance prospect. Sounds like he likes to move, but is well broke http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-206534<-- She's short, but looks stocky http://www.equinehits.com/horses-for-sale/horse-152883 __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

05-23-2008, 05:08 PM	#8
Finallyownhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern South Dakota Posts: 2,083 Images: 169	Prairienights, I'm too lazy to retype my answer. LOL Look at post #35 Could this horse carry an adult? I'm casually looking to replace a horse my girlfriend is taking. __________________ Vanna, 21 year old Appaloosa mare Ace, 23 year old Solid Paint gelding

05-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#2
Preppy_Ponies Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 1,466 Images: 230	Hmm well I've never seen that so I'm curious to see how well it works. The bidding ending so maybe it's on it's way to you already If that doesn't work you could just build a mounting block. They are pretty simple to make and help out a lot. My guy is 17.2 hands and it is hilarious to watch me try getting on from the ground. Needless to say I love having a mounting block.

05-23-2008, 10:58 AM	#3
Finallyownhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern South Dakota Posts: 2,083 Images: 169	Yup, I just won it a few hours ago. I have an electrical box I use as a mounting block at home. I need something for when the day comes I can trail ride again. Or when I am out riding, I can get off and get back on. Before my injury, I was out riding and I found an arrow that I would liked to have picked up. My one son just got a bow. But I didn't have a way to get back on, so I had to pass on the goodie. The arrow was still there the day I got hurt. I'm guessing a hunter lost it. __________________ Vanna, 21 year old Appaloosa mare Ace, 23 year old Solid Paint gelding

05-24-2008, 02:35 PM	#10
mize67 Full Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 183 Images: 7 Blog Entries: 2	looks like a good idea great job

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