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| Tango01 | 07 Apr 2026 1:42 p.m. PST |
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John Leahy  | 07 Apr 2026 6:30 p.m. PST |
Very nice! I thought Indians didn't use stirrups? Thanks. John |
| BillyNM | 07 Apr 2026 10:35 p.m. PST |
Stirrups surprised me as well, but you learn something new every day. |
| Tango01 | 07 Apr 2026 11:13 p.m. PST |
Yes, Plains Indians used stirrups, particularly by the early 19th century as part of their specialized horse tack. Stirrups were typically constructed from wood or bone, then bound and hardened with wet rawhide that tightened as it dried. These were often used with high-pommel wooden saddles and sometimes with pad saddles.
Stirrups were commonly made from willow wood, antler, or buffalo horn, often covered in rawhide.
Stirrups enabled riders to securely manage their horses, especially for specialized skills like riding on the side of a horse to avoid arrows or bullets.
Armand
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John Switzer  | 08 Apr 2026 9:30 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 08 Apr 2026 5:17 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami… Armand |
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