- 1). Put on riding boots or paddock boots which are regularly used for riding. The size of your footwear affects the proper sizing of your stirrups; wider footwear, such as winter boots, require a wider stirrup.
- 2). Slip your foot into the stirrup. There should be a finger's width (about 1.5 cm) between the widest part of the foot and the bars of your stirrup. A tight stirrup has less room and will not allow the foot to slip out in case of an emergency.
- 3). Measure the widest part of the bottom of your riding shoe or boot. Add three centimeters to this measurement to allow for clearance; this number is the width of an ideal sirrup and can be used for ordering stirrups online.
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