Different Types of Stirrup Leathers
Each type of stirrup leather serves a different purpose, so the choice will depend on the rider's discipline, personal preferences, and needs for durability or comfort. All of our stirrup leathers are made from calfskin, this leather reduces wear on the saddle flap and increases the longevity of your tack in comparison to your more traditional leathers.
We offer three different types of stirrup leather here at Henry James; Precision, Calfskin and Mono’s - but what are the differences?
These slim-line stirrup leathers are super soft, non-stretch, and wrapped in calfskin with a nylon webbing centre for extra strength. These leathers are plated at the top instead of stitched to allow the skirt of the saddle to sit flat, offering ultimate comfort under your leg and are suitable for any discipline with any saddle as the buckles sit flat.
They are our more ‘classic’ design of stirrup leather.
These leathers are similar to the Calfskin Stirrup Leathers, however they feature 25 holes with 1/2" spacing for precision adjustment. They are our most popular stirrup leather due to the range of fit they offer. The holes are closer together allowing for more precise adjustment.
These leathers are designed to take the bulk from under the rider’s thigh due to being one singular leather instead of looping through the stirrup bar. Mostly used by dressage riders looking to achieve the ultimate contact as these leathers enable your leg to sit closer to the horse. However, they can also be used for jumping. We don't believe that ‘T Bar’ leathers are safe for jumping due to the risk of the fastening coming undone, however ours are designed with buckles - allowing for a secure and safe fastening. These stirrup leathers hook onto the stirrup bar with a nylon webbing.
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