Addressing Asymmetry in Riding

• Personal Physical Challenges
• Awareness and Exercises
• Impact on Riding: Asymmetry can cause significant issues when riding, as it disrupts the balance and communication with the horse.

The Role of Stirrups in Achieving Proper Alignment

• Traditional Alignment Goal: Achieving a vertical line from your ear through to your shoulder, hip, and heel is ideal but challenging.
• Importance of Feet Position: Proper foot positioning is crucial for maintaining overall body alignment while riding.

The RYDE adjustable stirrups can revolutionise your riding experience by addressing asymmetries and improving safety and comfort.

Their customizable features allow you to set up each stirrup according to your specific needs, leading to better alignment, balance, and posture. It’s a valuable investment for any rider facing similar challenges.

Customizable Adjustments

Stirrup Leather Angle

This allows the stirrup to follow your natural toe direction, reducing tension in the knees and lower legs.

Lateral Hang Angle:

Ensures the foot gets maximum support from the baseplate, improving overall balance and stability.

Footplate Angle:

Adjusting the angle of the footplate helps balance yourself centrally over the horse.

Benefits 

• Ankle Support: Adjusting the footplate angle helps stabilise your ankles bringing comfort and a solid platform for your feet. 
• Custom Positioning: Each stirrup can be set differently to address individual asymmetries and injuries ensuring that each leg and foot is correctly supported assisting in correct balance.
• Improved Balance and Posture: With the stirrups properly adjusted, your riding position and balance will improve significantly, enhancing communication with your horse.

What makes ryde stirrups different?

Are you a neigh-sayer?

See what customer Jayne Sandford had to say – she was reluctant to buy Ryde’s for well over a year, but hear her experiences after trying them through her saddler… ***Spoiler – she purchased a pair!

Hear’s what some Ryde riders have to say…

BECKY MOODY

1) I love the 3 way adjustability, and the stability of the wider treads. For me personally I feel they have helped me keep my lower leg more under me, and I have more stability, whilst still maintaining good effectiveness with my leg. 

2) I would recommend them as I have clearly felt the benefits in my own riding. Their unique adjustability also means they can be altered to help with asymmetries and those who maybe struggle with knee and hip tightness etc. 

Tom Woodward

I’m a 22-year-old international event rider currently competing up to 4* level. I’ve had the privilege of achieving numerous international wins at 2* and 3* levels, along with top-three placings at 4*. Additionally, I secured a top-15 finish at 4L on my top horse, Low Moor Lucky, who is now qualified for 5.

In 2025, my goal is to successfully complete my first 5* event and continue developing the other horses in my string, providing them with valuable experience and exposure to set them up for long and successful careers in the sport.

I’m thrilled to be working with Ryde. Their align and adjustable stirrups have been an incredible addition to our tack room, providing me with unparalleled support. These stirrups have significantly improved my balance and helped me maintain the best position on my horses. The ability to customize the settings for each horse is a game-changer, ensuring I stay in the ideal position, which positively impacts my horses’ balance and way of going.

The difference I’ve noticed since switching to Ryde stirrups has been remarkable. I would highly recommend them to riders of any discipline and at any level. Since making the change, I can confidently say I wouldn’t ride in anything else!

Jezz palmer

My name is Jezz Palmer, and I’m an international dressage rider based in the UK. I recently made the switch to RYDE Stirrups, and since then, the question I’m often asked is, “What makes them unique?”

The answer is simple: the ability to adjust every aspect of your footing. These are the most innovative stirrups I’ve ever ridden in, offering a level of customization that allows you to find the perfect balance for your foot. When the team from RYDE visited my yard to observe me working with my horses, even the smallest adjustments made a huge difference.

One moment that really stood out was realizing how much I’d been rubbing the outside of my boots—something I hadn’t noticed before. By adjusting the stirrups to improve my foot balance and encourage the correct pressure on the inside, I saw a dramatic improvement in my seat and, in turn, my horses’ performance.

That’s why I wholeheartedly recommend RYDE Stirrups to both professionals and amateurs in the equestrian world. If there’s a product that can enhance both you and your horse, why wouldn’t you give it a try?