covered saddle stirrup

Question

this word is to be used for the title of an oil painting that is of a covered saddle stirrup.

Answer 1

but what do you mean by "covered"

Your photo is of what we would call (when the distinction matters) an "open stirrup". In the U.S.A. there are two main styles of riding (and, correspondingly, two styles of tack/equipment. The English (or Eastern) style (which, unsurprisingly, derives from England) is most popular in the eastern parts of the U.S. (it's also what one sees in the Olympics). The "western" style (popular west of the Mississippi, roughly) is heavily influenced by Mexican customs (what one sees in rodeos and cowboy movies).

In the western style, the stirrup commonly has a leather "pocket" on the front of the stirrup to prevent the foot from sliding too far forward. Wearing proper footgear/boots also helps.

Quentin will probably provide an illustration. (He's from Texas where this sort of knowledge is required for entry into kindergarten.)

Thanks Samdie! that was very... informative :)) - Benz, Mar 31, 2010

Answer 2

saddle stirrup -- es el estribo de la silla de montar -- but what do you mean by "covered" -- cubierta de.....?? recubierta de (cuero -- leather) ...? or just "recubiertas"