Rider Position: Stirrup-Iron Placement
Hunters/Equitation
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2m 12s
Holly describes where the rider’s foot should be in the stirrup iron: She likes the inside branch of the iron to be cocked slightly back so the foot rests on the stirrup diagonally and closer to the outside branch. This helps with the flexibility of the ankle, allowing it to work like a spring.
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