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    Do Not Be Seduced by Fashion

    Jul 24, 2018 5 minutes

    George H. Morris is the former chef d’équipe of the U.S. Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Team. He serves on the USEF National Jumper Committee and Planning Committee, is an adviser to the USEF High-Performance Show Jumping Committee and is president of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame.

    The stirrup iron of our first rider is too far back on her foot, preventing suppleness and flexibility of the ankle joint, which is the principle shock absorber. As the rider presses her foot on the iron, she pushes her toes down, which raises her heel, jeopardizing her security. In addition, the raised heel and spur poking into the horse’s ribs creates an active leg. That’s OK for this type of jump, but there are many jumps where you want a passive leg. Only about one-quarter of the foot needs to be in the iron. Then she can work on dropping

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