Description. The Webbers are designed to reduce bulk under the
riders leg
, by using a
single length
of English leather with a bonded nylon core The strap has a loop at one end to go over the stirrup bar, and is adjustable at the other.
How are Webber stirrup leathers measured?
Webbers are measured laying straight out flat from end to end To ensure a good fit measure your current leathers at the correct legnth whilst on your saddle from the stirrup bar to the eye of the stirrup.
How do you know what size stirrup leathers to get?
- Measure the length of your arm from your armpit to the tips of your fingers for hunt seat, or inseam of your leg to the ankle bone for dressage.
- Double this measurement.
- Add a few inches for hunt seat, or add 6-8 inches for dressage.
What length Webbers do I need?
Unfortunately, there is no simple way to determine which length of Webber you will need based on your leg length or your current stirrup strap length This is due to a number of factors such as saddle flap length and shape, and how you personally prefer the length for the different disciplines you participate in.
What are
webbers horses
?
What are WEBBERS? Bates Leather WEBBERS are a simple and elegant solution to the
uncomfortable lump
of our stirrup leathers under our leg As riders, the lump of stirrup leathers under our leg is something we have just come to accept, but WEBBERS do away with the lump completely. WEBBERS just make so much sense ….
Do wide stirrup leathers work?
“ Stirrup leathers just got a whole lot better The Stability Stirrup Leathers wide-body design brings an unprecedented level of stability to a rider’s leg, while at the same time creates a smoothness on the flap that makes them disappear under the leg.”.
What length stirrup leathers do I need dressage?
For dressage, the average length is 60 inches If you are short, 56 or 58 inches may be enough. On the other hand, tall riders might want to consider 62-67 inch stirrup leather.
Should you oil stirrup leathers?
The leathers wear better and don’t need oil It should be obvious that riders need to switch their stirrup leathers about monthly. Even if you use a mounting block of some type and don’t overstrain your left leather that way, most of us still put more weight on one side.
Are stirrup leathers sold in pairs?
High quality leather, these pre-stitched stirrup leathers have numbered holes and
stainless-steel buckles
. Sold in pairs.
What happens if your stirrups are too short?
The stirrups should not be so short that your knees begin to hurt. (unless of course you’re a racing jockey.) This can cause knee pain in the long term and naturally causes you to tip forward in the saddle, throwing your alignment off balance.
What are Webbers on a saddle?
Bates Leather Webbers are revolutionary stirrup straps made without buckles to reduce the lump under the riders thigh and provide closer contact to the horse The single thickness under the leg removes excess bulk and interference, facilitating the accurate delivery of leg aids..
What is a total contact saddle?
The Total Contact Saddle (TCS) is a treeless saddle that wraps around the horse It fits the shape of the horse – all year, in all conditions, all breeds and all conformations. For the first time, one saddle really does fit all shapes and sizes! The TCS concept.
What is a stirrup strap?
n. 1. A flat-based loop or ring hung from either side of a horse’s saddle to support the rider’s foot in mounting and riding ; a stirrup iron.
How do I launch Webbers?
How do I run-up my WEBBERS when they are not in use? At the very top of the WEBBERS near your stirrup bar, there is a run-up-hole. Simply lift up the sleeve, unbuckle your WEBBERS, run your stirrup iron up, and re-buckle your webbers into the run-up-hole as shown.
What size are Wintec Webbers?
Wintec Webbers are available in three lengths, which we simply refer to as 0, 1 and 2, however we have put some measurements below as a guide for you: Size 0 (60 cm or 24″) Size 1 (70 cm or 28″) Size 2 (80 cm or 32″).
References
https://www.corkfarmequestrian.co.uk/products/bates-leather-webbers-stirrup-leathers
https://marystack.com/wintec-webbers/
https://www.doversaddlery.com/bates-leather-webbers/p/X1-06852/