Options for Caged Stirrups/Safety Irons

[Idaho Linda]

This should eventually go into "useful things", but for now....

Cashel has a low-cost "cozy toes". www.cashelcompany.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=10282

EZ ride has some options. www.easycareinc.com/other_products/e-z_ride_stirrups.aspx You can get the cage itself and rivet it to some western stirrups.

Toe Stoppers. Not as cheap as they probably should be. www.positivelyriding.com/toestoppers.html Here are some much better prices from Australia www.horsegearoutlet.com/categories/horse/stirrups-~-accessories/toe-stoppers-SX301706


And, for stirrups/irons
Peacock (the least expensive) Safety Stirrups or Peacock irons: The outer branch of these stirrups are composed of a strong, thick rubber band and a leather loop, which will detach with sufficient pressure. However, rider must check them regularly for wear. And, of course, carry extra rubber bands.....

Kwik-out
Kwik-Out Stirrup Irons are made in the classic fillis style and feature non-slip bristle pads. In the event of a fall the side pops out to release foot quickly saving you from getting caught up in the stirrups.

Curved outer branch
Foot Free™ stirrups are safety stirrups on which the outside branch is bent, rather than straight, to help the foot slide out easier.


Double Safety Iron Stirrup
These are designed for comfort and safety. Hangs straight so there is no searching for your iron.

Who has some more options?

[Marci]

I have the cozy toes, they work well enough and if it gets cold enough I can add some heat to them. You know now that I have the problems with the fingers and toes going numb that might be a great idea to use....
Icelandic stirrups are also good for not getting the feet stuck, they look kinda cool too.
www.victorycanter.com/Centaur-Icelandic-Stirrups-428905.html?gclid=CLb4vbCs3bgCFS3hQgod_GUAmA
www.onestopequineshop.com/Metalab-Icelandic-Stirrups_p_11009.html
And these are adorable!
www.tolt.net/tack_stirrups.html
Love how they turn the stirrup so its easy to pick up-and no stress on the knees. I think this is my pick.

[Trailpal]

The peacock stirrups don't really require the rubber bands. I used to ride in them all the time for my 25/30 mile CTRs because if I ran a stick into my stirrup it would fall right out. If you keep even a little contact with the bottom of the stirrup, you won't lose it.

My present saddle has traditional wooden western looking stirrups with tapaderos. I think you can still get them from Myron Razor at www.hillcrestsaddlery.com/saddles.php

My friend has a saddle from Sycamore creek and they make a nice cast aluminum stirrup that hangs straight without twisting the leather. The company also has a reasonably priced tapadero style www.sycamorecreeksaddles.com/accessories.html

I like my tapaderos as they don't get hung up in anything and they shade my foot in the summer (much cooler) and keep the wind off in the winter (so I don't feel frostbit!)

[Idaho Linda]

I have two sets of Myron's tapaderos. One is on my dressage saddle and the other on one of my LJs. I love them. And, as a bonus, they protect your foot from a kicking horse. I haven't found anything not to like about them. The stirrups come in 2 and 3 inch widths.

[ride4fun]

I have the nylon easyride stirrups with cages. A few years ago a rider's horse fell in an aluminum version and it crushed the stirrup.

She had her foot free from the stirrup so she was not hung up or anything but the possibility of a stirrup getting formed to the foot and no way to get foot out of the stirrup exists so I just won't chance it after seeing that crushed stirrup.

[Idaho Linda]

Are you recommending staying away from the aluminum stirrups? It sounds like that was the problem. Myron uses wood--obviously something that would break before being reshaped. How does the nylon respond to being crushed?

[Trailpal]

I know the aluminum stirrups that R4F is talking about - the ones from Sycamore Creek are a whole 'nother ball game. They are massive; I think they are cast aluminum instead of formed aluminum sheet:

[Marci]

The Provence with the peacock stirrups is if you ride in brush its easier for them to get hung up.

[Marci]

The Provence with the peacock stirrups is if you ride in brush its easier for them to get hung up.