Re: RC: stirrups

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

The Trail tech stirrups have SHOCK ABSORBERS, not springs, springs only send
back the recoil of the motion whereas shock absorbers do just that, absorb
the shock.

Teddy

Rides 2 Far wrote:

>   If >you have>very sore knees, calves, ankles, hips and little or no
> foot problems, >get the Trail Tech III, if you have problems with feet as
> well as >legs, get the Ultra stirrups.
>
> What is the difference in the Trail Tech?  Do they have springs?  I had
> some spring loaded stirrups from OF once and didn't like them, but I
> don't stand in the stirrups much...prefer to post.  The springs seemed to
> increase the bounce of the horse.  I did let my junior who had a bad
> ankle and had to use an air cast try them though and they helped her.
>
> Angie
>
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