Stirrup irons

[Pluto]

Can I ask if there is a huge difference in stirrup irons and if there is why? I need to get some more as the ones that came with the saddle I bought are a little too small and there seems to be such a huge contrast in price on them from £1.00 to £115 on eBay . I dont want to spend too
Much but am wary of making a false economy ?????

 

[lara b]

There are lots available, standard, safety release, springy ones etc

If you are just looking for a bog standard pair then just go for a decent make in stainless steel with rubber treads, however if you want to be safer or have any aches and pains then the other kinds may be better. Personally I use the sprenger standard irons which help with my back and knees

 

[Pluto]

Excellent advice thank you. I'm a very stiff 40 year old so any help I can get is gratefully received

 

[nikCscott]

I use the hinged ones but just as happy in standard.

Just make sure they are wide enough (there is a big difference between my slim competition boots to my Grassmere everyday boots)

Happy shopping!

 

[lara b]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SPREN...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item4ce53c3f1b

This is the type I have, think I went for either the 5 or 5 1/8 size as often ride in country boots so wanted the space.

If budget doesn't quite stretch to those (should be able to get them for about £115) then some of the other makes to a similar style for about £30 although not sure if they are as good.

 

[Miss L Toe]

Reflex Swivel irons, they give a lovely ride and are safe grip

 

[Kaylum]

I hate the hinged ones but its what you get used to. If I was using them everyday I would hate the fixed ones LOL!

 

[rambling]

Well I'm 60 and like to do long hacks and Trec.
My knees have got great relief with the Sprenger 4 way stirrups.
http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-0747
They were expensive but are still in great condition 9 years later.
There is a new type now called Bow Balance

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_X1-0761

I haven't tried them so you would have to do another question on them.

Some of the Endurance ones are supposed to be very good too but might look a little strange if you complete in normal disciplines.http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/reviews/066-ezridestirrups.shtml

 

[animal]

Ditto MrsD123 compositi reflex, their quite bit though.
I basically always rode in conventional ones, but these are great, they have a shock absorbing grip i think. Not too light as to have the stirrup go everywhere if you loose them (saying that i hardly ever loose them now!).
However, other people who have ridden in them say they feel a bit "weird"; i just say they need to move with the new trends!

I think they are only £21 from decathalon.