Originally posted by Buddy Blaze Lover
And I practice riding without stirrups also...gosh, posting stirrupless is difficult!
I don't know if you jump yet, but jumping without stirrups helps a lot too! It really strengthens your leg muscles.

Originally posted by Buddy Blaze Lover
Does it help to bend your knees more as well?
It depends. Maybe, as long as you're not scrunching them.