A horse rider's weight is at least partially supported by pair of stirrups suspended from the sides of a riding saddle. This weight is concentrated at the points of contact between the rider's feet and the stirrups, contributing over time to discomfort, fatigue, and injury. Ergonomic riding stirrups distribute rider's weight over a wider contact area, while promoting a natural foot shape and position. This effect is conveyed by a stirrup footrest shape that is complementary to a natural foot shape during a riding activity.
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