Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025

Throwback Thursday: Why And How Should We Ride Without Stirrups?

George H. Morris is a legendary rider, horseman, author and teacher, not to mention serving as the chef d’equipe for the U.S. show jumping team from 2004 to 2012. He has always preached the importance of riding without stirrups, and in a Chronicle interview in 2011 he took a few moments to underscore the importance of everyone’s least favorite training experience.

Q: What are the benefits to riding without stirrups?

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