Comfy stirrups? Help .... which do you use?

[DJ]

Hi all, i have been treeless for many years and have used these:

http://www.performance-equestrian.com/cat/catitem.asp?pc=SSTC&d=2&s=5

They alleviated my knee pain when riding from the first time i rode in them, and I still have them on my Libra saddle. But have just got a Saddle Co saddle (for my big lad) and need some new leathers and irons as the caged ones just aren`t right with it, but the new ones must be comfortable for my knee.

Which are the best for achy knees?

 

[Bantry]

I use Sprenger System 4 stirrups, great for knees and ankles! Expensive but worth it

 

[DJ]

I use Sprenger System 4 stirrups, great for knees and ankles! Expensive but worth it

Thanks i shall have a look into those

 

[Fjord]

I've got Sprengers on my dressage saddle but use caged endurance stirrups for all other stuff, including jumping. They are both super comfy to my achy knees.

 

[soulfull]

Look at this on eBay:

COMPOSTI REFLEX SHOCK ABSORBING STIRRUPS fibre glass swivel sole shock absorbent[Black]

http://bit.ly/1e3UylA

I use these only £25 ish too.

 

[magicmoose]

I love my MDC Ultimate stirrup irons as they have the swivel top as well as the flexible sides.

they are on the expensive side though

 

[Copperpot]

I use Sprenger bow balance stirrups.

 

[hippo-horse]

I have a bad knee too, I use these ones and they really help.http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/...ns-treads/flexi-stainless-steel-stirrups.html

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

These... love them and couldn't go back to normal stirrups. http://www.metalab.info/sitrrup-airsystem.htm

 

[DJ]

You lot are brilliant .... Thank you, i shall look into all of the above, does anyone know what the difference is between the Sprenger System 4 and the Sprenger bow balance, is it just the shape? Thanks

 

[Elsbells]

I had the system 4's and loved them then tried the bow balance ones. The bow balance are more for jumping I presume as the treads are wider. I couldn't get on with them as they seemed heavy and cumbersome compared to the system 4's and so went back.

 

[DJ]

Thanks Elsbells ..... I shall probably go for the system 4`s then

 

[PendleEquestrian]

If you have achy knees fanny, you need to come and see me xxx your holding tension , however I rode the big fella last week came back with sore knees, bates leathers are lush! And you only have tiny feet so look up double bent leg irons on ebay, £14 , I dont know why all companies dont offer these, there not single bend there double, or get some ffs webbers,