--- Hi Amy,

It's amazing the stuff you collect around a barn!
English stiruups ---hmmm?

As individual proects or for clubs one idea that comes to mind would
be book ends. A metal piece caan be attached through the opening for
the treads forming a right angle. This could either be welded or
wired on. If the stirup finish is not to your likeing, they can be
spray painted to match your decor.

Another idea came to me to use them around the stable to hang towels.
using a retired stirrup leather or a peice of colored webbing ane the
original buckle, loop through a 1 1/2 inch ring -- like on halters --
hang up with a hook into the wall. Neat in a tack room, bathroom, or
even kitchen.

Alma Lou