Stirrups for a duff ankle?

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One of my ankles is weaker than the other (I went over on it hard about 10 years ago, it didn't break but it's been a bit off ever since). If I have my stirrups at a length where I can actually ride effectively, it aches for days afterwards. Depending on what I've been doing, I sometimes strap it before I ride but it doesn't help much. My stirrups are the normal stainless steel knife edge ones.

I've wondered before about investing in a pair of Sprenger ones - maybe the bow balance? Any thoughts on those or anything else that might help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks :)
 
Dibbin, sounds like a similar problem to what I found when I came back to riding. I now have a cheap version of the Sprenger stirrups (about £25) and have done since buying pony. No sore ankles! I rarely lose my stirrups since they move with my feet but cannot ride in normal stirrups at all now! I've had 2 pairs - my only gripe with them (which never occurred to me until one failed on a good strong x-country canter through the woods!!) is that it's not possible to move the rubber tubes which cover the chain links so 1/ the links probably don't dry well and therefore rust and eventually fail and 2/ you can't visually inspect the links. As this newer pair age though I shall be giving them a good wiggle about prior to any fast work!

At the very least, they're worth a punt at £25 to see if they help before shelling out (or not) on expensive versions ;-)
 
I have a cheaper version of the Sprenger which I got from Robinsons, and they have helped a dodgy ankle. I broke my ankle 7 yrs ago and then a bone in the same foot last year. The stirrups have lasted 7 yrs without problem, so would recommend them, if only I could remember the maker's name!
 
I used to use a pair of Sprenger lookey likeys for my duff ankle (kicked years ago right on it, ligament damage, bone chip - not great), and they did work well. But I would say have a look at strengthening the ankle if you can - since I've been in the gym more I've found that I could return to riding in my swan necks and touch wood haven't had any problems.
 
I have a dodgy ankle, I ride fairly long-ish as too short stirrups really hurt my ankle, but I use endurance stirrups and they are fab, really help with ankle and ball of foot pain.
 
dibbin said:
One of my ankles is weaker than the other (I went over on it hard about 10 years ago, it didn't break but it's been a bit off ever since). If I have my stirrups at a length where I can actually ride effectively, it aches for days afterwards. Depending on what I've been doing, I sometimes strap it before I ride but it doesn't help much. My stirrups are the normal stainless steel knife edge ones.

I've wondered before about investing in a pair of Sprenger ones - maybe the bow balance? Any thoughts on those or anything else that might help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks :)
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Spenger bow balance. Helped me loads. Badly sprained ankle 10 years ago, not looked after at time. Paying for it now. Knee is shot.
 
Baois Glas said:
I have a dodgy ankle, I ride fairly long-ish as too short stirrups really hurt my ankle, but I use endurance stirrups and they are fab, really help with ankle and ball of foot pain.
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I'm more comfortable riding longer, but I have a more stable lower leg and can ride much better if I put my stirrups up a hole :(
 
Would highly recommend Sprenger. Have had mine for a couple of years now and they gave really helped after I broke my ankle.
And as LankyLoll says, keep exercising to strengthen as well.
 
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