Flatwork stirrups for back / joint pain???

[equa39]

Anyone got any advice on the best stirrups for mainly flatwork / hacking that help reduce back pain?? I've looked up reviews but am not prepared to pay for Jins or equivalent - they are just too expensive for the level we are at - so am now looking at either: Acavello Opera?? Tekna Flex Tek?? Or cheap Compositie Reflex wide tred on ebay??? Help? I'm sick of having to take time out after a good lesson 😕😕

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I bought some of the Sprenger-Flexi stirrups when I realised that my broken ankle was stiffening on longer hacks - and not particularly comfortable on short ones! They did help but actually, I now have some very light ones which came with my Solution saddle and they are even better. I am not sure which make they are but will find out and update later.

 

[oldie48]

I've got a really old pair of flexi stirrups and I love them. I keep looking at some of the newer ones but can't justify paying out so much.

 

[albeg]

I find the Sprenger Bow Balance good for short rides, but for longer rides I have Compositi Reflex stirrups.

 

[Cowpony]

Have you looked at Flex-on? Half the price of the better known brands (although still not cheap) and very good.

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Look for something with a very wide tred.
The endurance stirrups or there is a composite one that shires do that has a wider tread.

 

[equa39]

Thank you guys, think I'm going to have a look at the compositie Reflex ones 😬 I'll update xxx

 

[eggs]

I used to use the Sprenger system 4 or bow balance stirrups but have recently been converted to Flex-on stirrups. I have a previously broken ankle which now has limited movem nt in one ankle and arthritis in my knees.

 

[Rosiejazzandpia]

Composite cheese grater type or knock of jinns have been effective for me. No more than £20 spent and I'm much more comfortable. My friend has the Icelandic style stirrups that are designed forward facing with a wide tread and swears by them, think they're around £15 on ebay

 

[HorsesRule2009]

Hello,

I suffer from knee and ankle pain while riding and sometimes back pain, I have used sprenger stirrups and alot of the expensive flexi irons and find they make matters worse.

Then my boss got a pair of Acavallo Arena Alupro Stirrups and they are the comfiest things I've ridden in!

 

[riversideeu]

I have no idea why or how but Jin stirrups have solved all my back ans knee pain. Sprenger stirrups bow balance and system 4 were lovely but no good for me as I have floppy ankles and they made me unstable.

 

[Inda]

I broke my right ankle and tore out my left cruciate. I love my jins, they take away the joint pain and increase stability. I IMd Jin and they sent a discount code for 30% last year

 

[Gleeful Imp]

I used the sprenger ones and they made a huge difference but in the end had to have 2 hip replacements! I have bought some flex ons for when I get back in the saddle. I liked the Cavallo Opera also but they came apart after 4 months use - literally just walking hacking and flatwork!

 

[equa39]

I used the sprenger ones and they made a huge difference but in the end had to have 2 hip replacements! I have bought some flex ons for when I get back in the saddle. I liked the Cavallo Opera also but they came apart after 4 months use - literally just walking hacking and flatwork!

Oh dear that's not good 🙄🙄

 

[equa39]

Quick update : I've ordered a pair of Compositi Reflex from Ebay - under £20 - so worth trying. I've also seen the fake Jins on there for about £20 too : does anyone know what they're like?? Comparable to real Jins??

 

[electric_circus]

I have some fake Jins and some real ones and while they fake ones aren't quite as nice to look at they are otherwise virtually indistinguishable. At £100 less, they aren't £100 different if that makes sense?! I also have ridden in flexi stirrups and all sorts as my knee gets very sore, and my Jins (both real and fake) are very comfortable. I assume the wide tread on them helps!

 

[equa39]

I have some fake Jins and some real ones and while they fake ones aren't quite as nice to look at they are otherwise virtually indistinguishable. At £100 less, they aren't £100 different if that makes sense?! I also have ridden in flexi stirrups and all sorts as my knee gets very sore, and my Jins (both real and fake) are very comfortable. I assume the wide tread on them helps!

Thank you so much EC, that's exactly what I was looking for 😬 Think I'm going to order a pair of the fake Jins so I can compare 🐴👍😬 They're on Ebay atm for about £22...does that sound about right?? I'm assuming they're different levels of fake but I've got no idea really🤷‍♀️

 

[equa39]

I have no idea why or how but Jin stirrups have solved all my back ans knee pain. Sprenger stirrups bow balance and system 4 were lovely but no good for me as I have floppy ankles and they made me unstable.

Thank you Rivers 😬 but which Jin do you use?? I've looked up Jin stirrups but there are a few styles eeek