Where should the stirrup sit?

Hi! It is actually a common misconception that the stirrup should sit right out on the toes. For the most stable seat with good balance, where you load the horse as little as possible, the best place for the stirrup is on the widest part of the foot, in other words behind the toes 🙂 This puts your centre of gravity (roughly level with the navel, in the middle of the body) directly over your feet, which gives you balance. So give it a try next time you ride!