What safety stirrups do you use/like, and how much are they?
I'm looking for some new ones for my new treeless saddle
I'm looking for some new ones for my new treeless saddle
Safety Stirrups
- Thread starter laceyfreckle
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Libra HackAbout but can't comment too much on it at the moment as haven't tried it on Zeb yet as he had a sports massage at the end of last week so I wanted to wait until this week to try it on him. Looks nicely made though and I can see the concept behind it. Also doesn't look too bulky..have sat on it on a kitchen chair
and it seemed nice for me. Have also got the reccommended girth and am buying the recommended pad, even bought treeless stirup leathers...just forgot I don't actually have any stirrups
I use caged stirrups, either flex rides or soft treads, also used icelandic safety stirrups.
Does the hackabout have bars or rings? if it has bars you would probably be able to get away with standard irons
hi, It has bars so yes you could use normal stirrups. As I don't own any stirrups anymore (mine went with Lacey when she was sold) I would like to buy some. Ideally safety ones though, as Zeb is being re-backed. I don't know much about caged stirrups, what benefits do they have? Can they be more unsafe? (thinking foot getting trapped in them.)
Was thinking of something like these??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220313874266
or bent irons?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220313874266
or bent irons?
We use daps stirrups, which are similar to caged ones for RDA, and they are recommended for use by the RDA so guessing they are very safe. I personally hate riding in them, but they are supposed to be safer as your foot can slide out straight away.
caged stirrups stop your foot getting caught in them, so unlike normal stirrups where your foot can slide through, its not possible with caged stirrups.
matrix are stirrup treads that fit into normal stirrups to make them into caged stirrups.
I personally really dislike toe stoppers, felt like I couldn't get my feet in them.
The icelandic stirrups are double bent, but they have a turned top so your leathers lie straight.
icelandic stirrups
http://www.talli.com/Icelandic-stirrups.jpg
matrix treads
http://www.fasttackdirect.co.uk/images/products/SH674A.jpg
matrix are stirrup treads that fit into normal stirrups to make them into caged stirrups.
I personally really dislike toe stoppers, felt like I couldn't get my feet in them.
The icelandic stirrups are double bent, but they have a turned top so your leathers lie straight.
icelandic stirrups
http://www.talli.com/Icelandic-stirrups.jpg
matrix treads
http://www.fasttackdirect.co.uk/images/products/SH674A.jpg
Ahh, just discovered they're also called toe-stoppers
http://www.equine-world.co.uk/store/proddetail.asp?prod=Toestoppers
So they attach to normal stirrups, and allow your foot to be released straight away in the event of a fall. They do take a while to get used to riding in though, but the benefits are that you can take them off if you don't need them.
http://www.equine-world.co.uk/store/proddetail.asp?prod=Toestoppers
So they attach to normal stirrups, and allow your foot to be released straight away in the event of a fall. They do take a while to get used to riding in though, but the benefits are that you can take them off if you don't need them.
Looking at No_Angel's post,. you might be better off with the Matrix treads, they seem to be a similar idea to the toestoppers, but possibly more room for your foot in them.
I like the look of the Icelandic stirrups (but they sound expensive??). Would a simple bent leg stirrup work just as well? Not too keen on the caged/toe stoppers as I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable in them but then I have got HUGE feet for my height
Dapps are slightly different from toe stoppers, you can get more foot in them, I have a pair of those kicking about somewhere,lol.
I have an extra pair of icelandic stirrups that I don't use if you are interested
yes, would be interested, dependant on size and price
Dapps are slightly different from toe stoppers, you can get more foot in them, I have a pair of those kicking about somewhere,lol.
I have an extra pair of icelandic stirrups that I don't use if you are interested
I've got the Mountain Horse SCS3 safety stirrups.
I'm very pleased with them so far, but have never had to use them in anger yet
thanks, I'm still on the look out as No Angels Icelandic Stirrups were unfortunately too small, although none the less a very kind offer to sell.
I'm hoping to NOT try out the safety aspect in a hurry
will google what they look like.
Just had a google....lovely stirrups but probably a bit out of price range at over £50. Still, lovely stirrups though
I use Heather Moffet Stirrups and Cashel stirrup covers. Does triple duty.. my feet can't go through the stirrup, keeps my feet warmer in the winter and since I ride through heavy brush..keeps tree limbs and such getting caught in the stirrups.
You can sort'a see how they are set up here.
You can sort'a see how they are set up here.
I use barnes buckles on normal stirrups, cheap and cheerful and they have worked well for me on several occasions!
newrider.com