The modern racing saddle

[Murray Fish]

I bet a few 'heavy' jockeys would loved to have access to this sort of technology? :

[Chief Stipe]

14 minutes ago, Murray Fish said:

I bet a few 'heavy' jockeys would loved to have access to this sort of technology? :

Opie had a smaller one than that   basically they are just something to attach the stirrups to.  

I wonder if they are harder or easier to slip?

[Special Agent]

On 5/11/2025 at 9:44 AM, Chief Stipe said:

Opie had a smaller one than that

Yes, you are right.  Although that saddle is small and light it's not unusual to see a raceday saddle weigh less than 130g.  The interesting part of the photo is that the irons are quite a heavy version of a light variety at about 190g for the pair.  Light irons are commonly 120g or less for both irons.  Funny to think of a saddle and irons being the equivalent of cutting a pound of butter in half.

[Freda]

Bloody hard on the horse's back/withers though.  I hate them.

[Murray Fish]

the strapper was ?
 

[Freda]

Looks like Vicki Ramhit