ApacheWarrior1
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Just bought these beauties but unsure which way round they go... shiny black or matt silver - which side goes against the horse?
Acavallo Opera stirrups
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HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
They should have ‘back’ written on the tread if you look but if you can’t find it mine have the silver side next to the body and the black part on the outside part of my foot.
ownedbyaconnie
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me too!
Wonderlander
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The black side is away from the horse. It will have an indent where the flag sticker is meant to go, which faces outwards.
Quigleyandme
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Sorry to butt in but I am interested to know if these stirrups do minimise tension/stiffness in hips and knees.
HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
They work for my knackered knees. I like the fact they hang in the correct place and at the right angle plus having a wider tread makes my lower leg feel more stable. I am definitely less crippled than with traditional stirrups.
Roxylola
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I've just bought a pair after I rode in a friends saddle with them and really liked them. I've never been a fan of lightweight irons I like to feel them if you know what I mean. These arent feather light but they are lighter than regular stirrups. My wrecked ankle feels much happier in them, and I feel like they are nice and secure on my foot and easy to pop feet out and find again. Overall I'm really happy with them
Bruce17
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Love mine as well!
Like the fact they are offset so easy to find if you lose them. Also my leg feels much more secure as opposed to my old flexi stirrups.
Like the fact they are offset so easy to find if you lose them. Also my leg feels much more secure as opposed to my old flexi stirrups.
Quigleyandme
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I think I will invest in a pair. My knees are feeling their age. As always thanks for the info.