The unique Trapezoid Loop stirrup hanger (to the right) was invented by Len Brown to overcome the inadequate geometry of stirrup strap attachment and fender design that continually kicks the rider's legs forward when pressure is applied to the stirrups. Twenty seven years ago Len & recently some others have tried to fix the problems with stirrup design but the results are were & are very limited. Where these stirrup LOOPS provide fantastic results for most Riders, there are times that Len recommends the regular loops he makes to keep a Rider from being too legs under. That is where his 35 years of experience in fitting thousands of Riders with saddles is so valuable. The ease of riding legs under with these loops is unmatched in English saddles and any other Western saddle available. ONCE EXPERIENCED, YOU WILL WONDER WHY HASN'T ANYONE EVER DONE THIS BEFORE NOW ?