Blevins Buckles
September 4, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Saddle Parts
The length of stirrup leathers are adjusted with the use of “quick change” buckles on most modern saddles. The old timers had to struggle with leather laces that made changing the lengths for different riders a real chore.
The most popular quick change buckle is the Blevins buckle. The Blevins buckle has a leather-covered sleeve with one or two metal pegs (horizontal or vertical) that insert into corresponding holes on the leathers. The holes must be positioned exactly the same on both leathers to ensure balance between the two. The buckle should be positioned so that it falls between the rider’s ankle and knee, which provides the best comfort and movement.
Blevins buckles are a saddle part that needs checking and periodic replacement as the leather sleeve can wear. When purchasing replacements, make sure you match them to your existing ones, as Blevins buckles come in different sizes and layouts.
