How to Adjust Stirrup of Western Saddle ? Adjust Saddle Fender Length ?
The connection between the stirrups and the main body of the saddle is called a FENDER. The Saddle Online Shop’ Fenders have an easy sliding adjustment mechanism called a ‘Blevins Buckle’ to hold the stirrup in position for easy foot access, which keeps your ankle in alignment .
The fender serves as a barrier between your leg and the horse, keeping your leg from contacting the horse's sweat or creating friction. The shape and size of fenders varies from saddle to saddle; the shape is more about style than function.
Adjusting the fender length so that the stirrup is comfortably on the rider's foot is important.
Today we are going to learn
How to Adjust Stirrup of Western Saddle or How to Adjust Saddle Fender Length ?
- We have to find the Blevin Buckle
On the back side of the fender, there is a Blevins buckle, looks like a flat steel loop maybe covered in leather....
- Unbuckle the strap.
- Slide the Sleeve up, remove the pegs from the holes, and lengthen or shorten. Once the pegs are back in holes, slide the sleeve down to secure.
- Kindly pull the back side of Fender and adjust the fender at right position.
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Buckle the strap back to its place.
- Repeat the same on other side