I only use 2 pedals ... one to turn the VH on/off, the other a sustain pedal ... I use a Quik Lox X stand and the VH pedal is just outside the stand on the left and the sustain is just outside the stand on the right ... I position it so I can rest my foot on the base leg of the stand and just apply a little toe pressure on the pedal for sustain ... comfy for me ...

The setup in the pic would be very uncomfortable for me as well ...