Stirrups in the show ring, english of course

Chester · 04-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Yesterday I was part of a conversation where people were discussing what they were buying for their kid to hit the show ring with.

Stirrups came up. Chick has always ridden in the rings with safety irons. Like this. They are just that bit harder to get a boot caught in in case of a fall.

I do not believe she has ever been lowered in placings for them. They are legal for dressage as well.

Other people are going for the knife edge stirrups for the show ring because they don't think that safety stirrups are the right thing. (Read prettier)

Now I may be overly keen on safety equipment but tend to think it is there for a purpose and if it can help keep my kids a little safer then I am all for it.

Our little shows here are like your state fairs. Often the horse ring is next to the big noisy whooshy rides. They are good for horses to spook at and bolt and buck.

Nevada_Silk · 04-10-2008, 06:26 PM

I showed in those type of stirrups for years. I was never marked down from it. I showed everything from schooling shows to a few A-rated shows.

aBreeze · 04-10-2008, 06:27 PM

What about peacock stirrups?

Chester · 04-10-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aBreeze

What about peacock stirrups?

KEH??????????????

aBreeze · 04-10-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by chester

KEH??????????????

Chester · 04-10-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aBreeze

No, you would get marked down for those here.

aBreeze · 04-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Really? Why is that?

Back to Chick, I would definitely keep her in the safety stirrups. Those other mama's can put their kids at higher risk for the sake of fashion, but Chick can stand out far better with her riding ability's.

Heavenly Jumper · 04-10-2008, 06:39 PM

I was thinking about a pair like this -

I wonder if I would get marked down?

Chester · 04-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Showing here is all about look. Sadly in some cases it doesn't matter if you have the best horse and rider. They can be beaten by something prettier that bucks like a bronco.

GiddyUpScoot · 04-10-2008, 06:48 PM

If you want safety stirrups with the look of a regular fillis iron you could get these

A bit more expensive, but that way nobody would have any reason to mark you down over safety stirrups

04-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 10,194 Images: 777	Stirrups in the show ring, english of course Yesterday I was part of a conversation where people were discussing what they were buying for their kid to hit the show ring with. Stirrups came up. Chick has always ridden in the rings with safety irons. Like this. They are just that bit harder to get a boot caught in in case of a fall. I do not believe she has ever been lowered in placings for them. They are legal for dressage as well. Other people are going for the knife edge stirrups for the show ring because they don't think that safety stirrups are the right thing. (Read prettier) Now I may be overly keen on safety equipment but tend to think it is there for a purpose and if it can help keep my kids a little safer then I am all for it. Our little shows here are like your state fairs. Often the horse ring is next to the big noisy whooshy rides. They are good for horses to spook at and bolt and buck. __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI "We're all members of the outback club, we don't back down and we don't give up" Lee Kernaghan "Good friends are worth more than money any day" Adam Brand Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt?

04-10-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
Nevada_Silk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,143 Images: 13	I showed in those type of stirrups for years. I was never marked down from it. I showed everything from schooling shows to a few A-rated shows. __________________ There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor and the other is patience ~ John Lyons Defeat: Osama, Obama, and Chelsea's Mama!

04-10-2008, 06:27 PM	#3
aBreeze Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MN Posts: 5,671 Images: 126 Blog Entries: 1	What about peacock stirrups? __________________ Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. It's gossip. Erma Bombeck I was on HGS when we made 3 million posts!

04-10-2008, 06:35 PM	#7
aBreeze Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MN Posts: 5,671 Images: 126 Blog Entries: 1	Really? Why is that? Back to Chick, I would definitely keep her in the safety stirrups. Those other mama's can put their kids at higher risk for the sake of fashion, but Chick can stand out far better with her riding ability's. __________________ Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. It's gossip. Erma Bombeck I was on HGS when we made 3 million posts!

04-10-2008, 06:39 PM	#8
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,464 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 272	I was thinking about a pair like this - I wonder if I would get marked down? __________________ 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

04-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#9
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 10,194 Images: 777	Showing here is all about look. Sadly in some cases it doesn't matter if you have the best horse and rider. They can be beaten by something prettier that bucks like a bronco. __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI "We're all members of the outback club, we don't back down and we don't give up" Lee Kernaghan "Good friends are worth more than money any day" Adam Brand Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt?

04-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#10
GiddyUpScoot Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: in the stix of New Hampshire :P Posts: 1,889 Images: 36	If you want safety stirrups with the look of a regular fillis iron you could get these A bit more expensive, but that way nobody would have any reason to mark you down over safety stirrups __________________ ~Nikki~ Scotland's Commander In Chief 2008 NHH&TA ASB Hunter CP Champion 2007 TSASA ASB Western & Sr. Versatility Champion; ASB Hunter CP Reserve Champion

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