Child's safety stirrups
 

I have a pony on loan and a child who shares him. The pony came with tack and the child has been using the leathers and stirrups that came with the pony. I have my own. The stirrups are the ones with a rubber band on the outside. Am I correct in thinking that there should still be a gap between the foot and the edge of the stirrup? I've recently seen the child ride and there isn't really a gap anymore. I've suggested to mum that she should buy new irons but have just wondered if that should be my responsibility. What do people think?

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