Toe Stoppers

[City Mare]

Has any of you used these, or know anyone that has?

I have a really weak right leg and hip (inc. severe arthritis in right knee, two ops later and planning a knee replacement, weekly physio for twisted hip/pelvis) you get the picture, I'm not just being lazy!); resulting in when I kick on to transition, I can't keep my right heel down and my foot slips further right into the stirrup.

Although I am working to address this, until its corrected I'm concerned then if I fall when riding out during a canter, I'll be dragged along - which won't be pretty.

So, just looking for any feedback positive or negative in terms of experiences with them, how user friendly they are, are they good as a teaching/practising aid, any alternatives that might be available etc etc.

http://www.positivelyriding.com/page/page/2367717.htm

http://www.toestopperssalesuk.co.uk/70163/info.php?p=2&pno=0

 

[LoopyLouise]

My old livery yard uses them for the RDA and we found them great. They come on different sizes too.

 

[ElliePinza]

I work at a rda centre and we use them. I don't personally ride in them, but a lot of our able bodied riders do and love them. I think it depends which design you get. We have black ones which velcro onto your stirrup irons

 

[Faro]

I haven't used toe stoppers as such, but on one of my endurance horses I do use a pair of caged stirrups, as my right foot has a tendency to slide forward through the stirrup if I begin to get tired. Personally, they've helped me a lot, especially towards the end of a long ride, and I don't notice them being there at all (although they're obviously doing their job) - But I also know of many other people who simply can't stand them - I think they might feel restricted by them, or perhaps they are aware of them against the foot all the time? It really is a matter of personal preference as to whether or not you get on with them.

 

[City Mare]

Thanks guys for the responses. Looks like it's definitely worth giving them a go

 

[s4sugar]

If you search for horse4less as an ebay seller and send them a message through one of their other auctions they may have some coloured equs stirrup dapps left - cheaper than the black ones. (http://www.robinsons-uk.com/products/Productdetail.asp?ProductCode=37120)

I have them in emerald green and bright yellow for roadwork.

 

[autumn7]

I have a redundant pair of 4 1/2" black Toestoppers in my tack room that i've been meaning to put on Ebay.They're in very good condition as hardly worn. If you're interested pm me and I'll do a deal!

 

[City Mare]

I have a redundant pair of 4 1/2" black Toestoppers in my tack room that i've been meaning to put on Ebay.They're in very good condition as hardly worn. If you're interested pm me and I'll do a deal!

thanks - I'll have ameasure tomorrow night and pm you if any good. thank you!

 

[ElliePinza]

These are the ones that we use http://www.toestopperssalesuk.co.uk

 

[City Mare]

I have a redundant pair of 4 1/2" black Toestoppers in my tack room that i've been meaning to put on Ebay.They're in very good condition as hardly worn. If you're interested pm me and I'll do a deal!

hey - measured up and have pm'd you. thanks again!