Stirrups for rubbish (human) joints!!

[TheEquineOak]

Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of stirrups that will take the shock away from my knees?

Many thanks!!

 

[chocolate_cake]

Sprengers are a godsend - but not cheap! Have tried a couple of pairs of Sprenger-a-likes but they weren't as good.. Swap mine onto whichever saddle I'm using.

 

[Proud Wexford Hero]

Sprengers are a godsend - but not cheap! Have tried a couple of pairs of Sprenger-a-likes but they weren't as good.. Swap mine onto whichever saddle I'm using.

I love my Sprenger System 4's, I used to have aches in my knees and ankles, but these are great, and I think you get what you pay for

 

[Oberon]

I've heard Kvall Stirrups are good for this
http://kvall.webs.com/

I am not capable of using anything other than safety stirrups, so I have a pair of caged endurance stirrups for hacking and a pair of 'normal' Smartrider ones for jumping etc.


I have to say I notice a big difference in comfort when I use the 'normal' ones compared to the lovely endurance ones.
http://www.performance-equestrian.com/cat/catitem.asp?pc=SSTC&d=2&s=5

 

[Tinypony]

I use these. They make all the difference and stop my knees being agonising every time I ride. Cheap too. http://www.radderyequine.co.uk/acatalog/Fla_ex_Ride_Stirrups.html

 

[TheEquineOak]

Thank you everyone

I was thinking of getting some Sprenger stirrups but, wanted to make sure they had some credibility before splashing out!!

 

[mon]

Yes sprengers are great have them for both horses

 

[Capriole]

I have some cheapy flexi stirrups and theyve been great, but Ive been thinking about upgrading to maybe some sprengers if the really ARE so much better. Id like to try some really to make sure they actually are, but I dont know anybody with any

Which sprengers do people have?

Ive been looking at the bow balance ones, but I know there are other styles, not sure of the benefits of each...

 

[Elsbells]

I've got the 4's and the bow balance ones. It took a while to get used to the bow ones and I have to admit, I prefer the 4's which are more for dressage and hacking, the bows were brought out for jumping and I find heavier.

 

[s4sugar]

I've used Spengers but now use these;- http://www.decathlon.co.uk/reflex-stirrups-id_8100799.html

Much easier on my ancient joints.

 

[superted1989]

Can't remember which make they are, but my flexis were about £40 and really, really help my joints.
One thing I have noticed, if you have a tendancy to tip forward onto your fork, flexis may make you tip more. Practise with them first

 

[Django Pony]

I have these http://www.metalab.info/sitrrup-airsystem.htm. Not only do they flex, but they have an "air cushion" built in to the tread! (I call them my Nike Air stirrups! lol). I have awful knees/ankles, but these have really helped. Cheaper then Sprengers too, you can get them for about £80, compared to £130 for Sprengers!

 

[Nosey]

Sprengers work for me!

 

[Oberon]

I've looked at Sprengers but I do worry about getting stuck (it's happened to me with bent leg strirrips)?

 

[Passtheshampoo]

I have Sprenger Off Set Eye stirrups and was very dubious about spending so much on them BUT they are worth every penny. I have had a spinal fusion and have weakness down my left side and these stirrups have really helped iron out the aches and pains. The off set eye means that when I mount or lose a stirrup I don't have to look down to find it.
With regard to the safety aspect as someone mentioned you can always buy a pair of toe cages to fit onto the front.

 

[Capriole]

hm interesting, I like the sound of the metalab ones and the sprenger ones. I wouldnt like to use the decathalon ones though I may splash out on an upgrade and treat my knee!

 

[Tr0uble]

I have these http://www.metalab.info/sitrrup-airsystem.htm. Not only do they flex, but they have an "air cushion" built in to the tread! (I call them my Nike Air stirrups! lol). I have awful knees/ankles, but these have really helped. Cheaper then Sprengers too, you can get them for about £80, compared to £130 for Sprengers!

I have these, and they are utterly wonderful! I credit these with my being able to return to lengthy rides so quickly after my knee surgery in August, after it being smashed into several pieces last December!

Considering the damage that was done, I get virtually no pain at all when riding...but I do get pain when walking.

I used to have some Sprenger copies and my knees would still aches with these, even before my injury!

 

[soulfull]

I have RA and an ankle replacement. have always used sprengers but added cages too them after my latest surgery and it helps enormously and no way for feet to get stuck
I find the cages help me relax the foot and ankle

 

[zenasman]

Sprengers bow balance irons are brilliant. They are even more expensive now than when I bought mine (probably cos the pound has plunged in value) and it probably seems mad to spend so much on a pair of irons, but I find they are miles better than anything else I've tried. Not only do they eliminate any aches and pains but also they keep my feet on the stirrups - I used to lose my stirrup occasionally but never with my Sprengers.