WHY DO YOUR STIRRUP LEATHERS STRETCH?? AND WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CHECK THEM?

In this video, Poppy Webber (BSc, MA, SMS QSF) describes why your stirrup leathers stretch, shows you a butt (of leather...!) and tells you how SHE recommends you check your stirrup leathers are even. Filmed during lockdown, so the hairstyle is so bad it's had to be covered up... and the sun is so bright she's almost blinded... so... yeah... if you can see past those things, hopefully you'll learn something about stirrup leathers. Filming & Tea Making: Maddy Webber (aged 10) Acting, Talking & Editing: Poppy Webber (hopefully practice will make perfect...) Saddle: PeeWee Saddlery Classico Jump Saddle (Black, with patent red welting). Stirrups: Acavallo Arena Safety Stirrups (in red) Butt of leather: Sedgwick leather Filmed, on location... at home, during lockdown. Poppy Webber is a Saddle Fitter for the Society of Master Saddlers, with over 12 years of full-time fitting experience. She owns PeeWee Saddlery and covers the East of England. She's also available for article writing, teaching and lecturing. Contact via her website. www.poppywebber.co.uk Like horse riding? Or want to know more about saddle fitting? Or you're just interested in the adventures of a horsey girl, working with horses... then make sure you subscribe. #adayinthelifeofasaddlefitter