Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
Sorry Wanda, I Love mine to death. But I don't have cages. What is the point of that? The point is that your foot can't slip through the stirrup. That happened recently to a rider using the EZ Ride stirrups w/out the cage and wearing Ariat Terrain boots- she came off and her foot slipped through the stirrup and she was dragged a ways and yes, this is a first hand account - not an I heard someone tell about... :-))-- Laree in NC Doppa Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the S gang) Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them. - William Farley
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
On Jan 21, 2008 9:34 AM, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: cages. What is the point of that? The point is that your foot can't slip through the stirrup. That happened recently to a rider When I was thinking about getting the cages, I remember someone, Raven I think, saying the tapederos or solid front was an advantage when trail riding because sticks/brush could get stuck in the cages. They are a little heavier, but if I ever get brave enough to ride in the winter, they will help keep my feet warm. -- Anna Southern Ohio
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
On 21/01/2008, Laree Shulman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The point is that your foot can't slip through the stirrup. That happened recently to a rider using the EZ Ride stirrups w/out the cage and wearing Ariat Terrain boots- she came off and her foot slipped through the stirrup and she was dragged a ways and yes, this is a first hand account - not an I heard someone tell about... :-))-- Our vet was just badly injured last year from the same type of incident. She's been through many surgeries since then as well. She's still not back at work as far as I know, and there is some talk about her not coming back at all. I miss her terribly, but we have a really good vet replacing her. So yesbefore Kevin does a saddle test, I want him safe. Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
When I was thinking about getting the cages, I remember someone, Raven I think, saying the tapederos or solid front was an advantage when trail riding because sticks/brush could get stuck in the cages. They are a little heavier, but if I ever get brave enough to ride in the winter, they will help keep my feet warm. I bought one pair of the EZ-Rides with tapaderos and I won't buy another. True, the fronts are solid, but their is a significant gap at the top and at the bottom of the tapaderos. A pretty large branch or sapling could easily get caught in that gap. I was quite surprised to see how big the gap was. Plus, they are VERY heavy. I have them on one saddle, and I guess they are ok, but I sure won't buy another pair. What I think might be a better option would be pairing the EZ-rides with cages with a pair of Cashel Cozy Toes. The Cozy Toes have an insert where you can put a warming strip, but you don't HAVE to use the warming material if the weather doesn't call for it. I see that they make them especially for EZ-Rides now too. I bought a pair of western Cozy Toes to add to Cary's EZ rides, which don't have cages. Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
The point is that your foot can't slip through the stirrup. That happened recently to a rider using the EZ Ride stirrups w/out the cage and wearing Ariat Terrain boots- she came off and her foot slipped through the stirrup and she was dragged a ways and yes, this is a first hand account - not an I heard someone tell about... :-))- Ouch, Laree, was it you, or someone you were riding with? I hope no one was badly hurt! BTW, the old rodeo guys will tell you that if you ever fall and your foot is stuck in the stirrup, that you should roll to to your belly and your foot will come loose. Now, if that ever happens to me, will I keep my wits about me and actually remember that...? I don't bank on it, so I ride with cages on my stirrups... Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
Ouch, Laree, was it you, or someone you were riding with? I hope no one was badly hurt! Not me, thank goodness and thopugh, quite sore, they came through with no permanent damage. Their horse was sensible enough (and well trained enough) to stop before going too far. -- Laree in NC Doppa Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the S gang) Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them. - William Farley
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
On Jan 20, 2008 8:29 PM, Wanda Lauscher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 20/01/2008, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to buy a pair for Alex. Virginia, this is where I was going to buy mine. Where did you get yours? http://www.canadiantack.com/EasyRideStirrups.htm I bought mine last year on eBay--I don't recall how much I paid but it wasn't over $100 for sure, even with shipping and customs. V
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
On 20/01/2008, Virginia Tupper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to buy a pair for Alex. Virginia, this is where I was going to buy mine. Where did you get yours? http://www.canadiantack.com/EasyRideStirrups.htm Wanda
Re: [IceHorses] Easy Ride Stirrups with cage
I have a pair with cages and what I like about them is that I don't have to worry about getting caught and dragged by the stirrup--plus I figure if I wanted to ride in sneakers, with cages, I could. My Ariats are as comfortable as sneakers. Lorraine Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
