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T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:42 pm
by Hayburner
I currently use the Frank Baines t-bar leathers, which I love! Tho, they don't match my Wintec Isabell I color, so I ordered the Prestige T-bar leathers

From the website it said riders under 5'5 should order a small which are 27 inches long. I'm 5'2 sothe small should fit me. The Prestige are definanetly shorter than my Baines which are probably 30 or 31 inches. I have many holes left on the Baines and only 2 holes left on the Prestige to make adjustments. The Prestige start their holes further up than the Baines.

I will definitely be dropping my stirrups at least one hole from where I am riding right now. That will only leave me one hole with the Prestige where as my Baines I'd have at least 4 holes to play with.

I read on Trumbull Mountains website that the t-bar should sit below where the leather crosses your shin/ankle. I'm sure my Baines are higher and they are not uncomfortable.

Where should a t-bar sit ? I can return the Prestige and get the 31 length but they state they are for rides over 5'6!

Thanks!

Re: T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:44 pm
by StraightForward
Unless you think you might need them to adjust much longer than where the currently are, I'd keep them.

The height thing is just a guideline though. I have to adjust my leathers differently on two different saddles I have (same brand). Also, inseam would dictate stirrup length more than overall rider height.

Re: T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:16 pm
by Hayburner
Thanks Straightforward - I will put them on my saddle and see if I do actually have the 2 extra holes. I only lined them up with my current stirrups.

Is it correct that the t-bar should be below my ankle/shin?

Re: T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:06 pm
by StraightForward
Hayburner wrote:Thanks Straightforward - I will put them on my saddle and see if I do actually have the 2 extra holes. I only lined them up with my current stirrups.

Is it correct that the t-bar should be below my ankle/shin?


I don't think it matters as long as it's comfortable and there's a sleeve to protect the saddle flap from the T-bar. I've only tried that type of leather once, and I think they hit somewhere mid-shin when I had my feet in the stirrups? It wouldn't be possible to have them below the ankle since your stirrup iron is probably 5" high.

Re: T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:41 pm
by piedmontfields
Yes, I was confused by your location suggestion, Hayburner! I've used Bates and Prestige webbers (t-bar leathers). The t-bar portion is usually below my knee.

I'm 5'6" with short legs and ride with (relatively) short stirrups. I order the regular size and they are plenty adjustable .

Re: T-Bar Stirrup Leathers

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 12:26 am
by Hayburner
I'm going to return them for the next size up. Which is the 31, they will be same length as my Baines.

They just don't look right to me.....I'm short, I don't think I have long legs, it maybe I do for my height :lol:

Thanks girls!