The Misty Meadows Stirrup Program

Misty Meadows offers a Stirrup Program for those rid­ers who are inter­ested. In the hopes of cre­at­ing a more effi­cient process for our daily lessons, and result­ing in more sad­dle time for the rid­ers, we are offer­ing a dis­counted price to all stu­dents if they want to pur­chase their own set of stir­rup leathers and irons.

The farm will coor­di­nate the pur­chase, label­ing and stor­age of these leathers/irons for each rider and they will be put on the rider’s tack for each les­son.

This program will help all of us:
    • Cre­ate a more effi­cient process for our daily lessons
    • Result in more sad­dle time for the rid­ers
    • Alle­vi­ate the need to adjust stir­rups after a rider mounts
    • Allow for an imme­di­ate tran­si­tion into the les­son con­tent
    • Raise the bar on our safety standards
    • Give riders a sense of ownership for their own riding gear

Here are the details:

The 2011–2012 Misty Meadows Stirrup Program
WHAT: Each rider can pur­chase their own set of quality leathers
    and stir­rup irons sized to their needs
COST: $100 per rider (one time fee); due by Sept 1
STORAGE: Labeled hooks at the farm

At this point in their riding, a set of leathers and irons will last riders for many years (especially when they are well cared for!). If riders opt out of riding at any point, they can re-sell leathers and irons on consignment for 70-80% of their original cost.

If you wish for your rider to participate in the Stirrup Program, please fill out the appropriate section on the Contract Page of the Lesson Registration Packet at the start of each year, or contact Erica directly HERE.