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Jointed Stirrups? - update last post; Any have them/ like them?
Topic Started: Aug 10 2009, 12:52 PM (340 Views)
Delia	Aug 18 2009, 12:21 PM Post #16
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,502 Group: Members Member #681 Joined: January 31, 2007	I've been riding in Sprengers for about 10 years now. Both of my ankles are bad, and regular stirrups make my ankles hurt and my feet fall asleep in no time flat. I also started to lose my right stirrup fairly regularly when jumping 3'6, I think b/c I wasn't putting enough weight in my heel b/c my ankle hurt (right one is worse than left). But once I started riding in the Sprengers all of that pretty much went away. I honestly can't remember the last time I lost a stirrup, and the ankle pain, etc. ceased almost immediately. I recently schooled a horse in someone else's saddle with regular stirrups and I was crippled for about 15 minutes after I got off, so I do know the Sprengers make a big difference for me.



SnackPack	Aug 18 2009, 12:50 PM Post #17
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,126 Group: Members Member #238 Joined: January 8, 2007	I'm not a big fan of the jointed stirrups. I prefer regular old fillis style. The saddle I'm riding Elf in has the jointed ones and I just feel like there's nothing there...no base. 'Course, I don't have ankle, knee or back pain to contend with ( ), as I hear many people who love the bendy stirrups do ( ).



Trialbyfire	Aug 18 2009, 06:58 PM Post #18
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	Thanks for all the tips everyone. I think I'm going to spring for a pair, and if I hate them I'll look to resell. I haven't yet pulled the trigger on buying yet, but I think I'm ready. My feet both fell asleep today in my lesson; rode a new horse (new to the barn as well) and he had an oddly short-strided trot and I felt like I had to work really hard to stay with him....as a result I think I jammed my ankles down trying to keep lower leg steady and...viola...a cluster-you-know-what...losing stirrups and feet asleep...honestly I'm ready to give up riding in stirrups altogether. (Ha, I say that until I have to, then I'll be begging for them back, I'm sure!). I am fearing that I will feel "bouncy" in my stirrups with jointed ones but at this point I'm ready to try something new. I really do think it is mostly ME. Not my stirrups. But since I'm not planning to ride in any GM clinics soon....I'm willing to use a crutch if it doesn't make me worse. I'll post an update when I get them!



PaintedPony	Sep 1 2009, 03:48 PM Post #19
Schooling Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #2,156 Joined: November 22, 2007	I hope I'm not too late TrialByFire, but Dover has a money back guarantee so if you don't love the stirrups (regular 4F Sprengers, Bow Balance Sprengers, Royal Riders or whatever you try), I think you can return them. My friend ordered a fly sheet from them and wasn't happy with how it fit, so she returned it. I would hope that you could say you weren't happy with how they fit/felt/whatever, and they would take them back. Also, Pelham Saddlery let's you "trial" the MDC Ultimate or Comfort Irons. MDC Ultimate Stirrups w/Trial MDC Comfort Stirrups w/Trial Edited by PaintedPony, Sep 1 2009, 03:49 PM.



Ibex	Sep 2 2009, 10:00 AM Post #20
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,180 Group: Members Member #1,160 Joined: June 22, 2007	Ohhhh - I wonder if I could trial the MDC's up here?!?!? I have a crappy right knee/ankle (trashed the ankle in HS, ended up torquing the knee compensating for the ankle...). It's all back together now, but I'm super cautious about them.



Trialbyfire	Sep 2 2009, 10:45 AM Post #21
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	PaintedPony Sep 1 2009, 03:48 PM I hope I'm not too late TrialByFire, but Dover has a money back guarantee so if you don't love the stirrups (regular 4F Sprengers, Bow Balance Sprengers, Royal Riders or whatever you try), I think you can return them. My friend ordered a fly sheet from them and wasn't happy with how it fit, so she returned it. I would hope that you could say you weren't happy with how they fit/felt/whatever, and they would take them back. Also, Pelham Saddlery let's you "trial" the MDC Ultimate or Comfort Irons. MDC Ultimate Stirrups w/Trial MDC Comfort Stirrups w/Trial Ooh, that's great news! I didn't know that but I'm thinking of going big time and buying the Bow Balance Sprengers, because my knees have gotten so bad they hurt when I'm not riding, too....but they are so expensive if they don't help at all it would be such a waste! Maybe I'll try Dover....I've been on the fence about what to buy....such a baby when it comes to parting with my money! Thanks!!



PaintedPony	Sep 18 2009, 09:31 AM Post #22
Schooling Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #2,156 Joined: November 22, 2007	Trialbyfire, I'm curious to know what you ended up ordering!



Trialbyfire	Sep 18 2009, 12:33 PM Post #23
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	I ordered the Herm Sprenger 4-ways http://www.smartpakequine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=812 I had a chance to use someone else's last week before I ordered and I really liked them; so I orderd this week and just got them yesterday. I'm not sure how much of a long-term difference they make yet (have only ridden in them twice now) but so far so good.



MayaTy02	Sep 18 2009, 12:41 PM Post #24
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,371 Group: Members Member #388 Joined: January 17, 2007	wowowowowoo you went for the splurge they are so nice, aren't they? I think it will help you alot...



Trialbyfire	Oct 2 2009, 01:10 PM Post #25
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	I just have to report that I got the Herm Sprenger 4-ways and have been riding in them about 3 weeks and my knee pain is GONE. Totally. I am going to start running again. (And hope it doesn't come back from that!) But I do think that riding was aggravating my knee and so far I am happy to be much improved. [I was taking daily Aleve and trying to help my joints w/ Osteo-biflex but have not taken either in a week.] I should stay on the Osteo Biflex but so far have not needed the Aleve in about 7 days....going to do a short run this weekend and see how it goes, but compared to my ice-pack days of a month ago.....I'm happy!



Kikki	Oct 2 2009, 03:28 PM Post #26
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,078 Group: Members Member #403 Joined: January 17, 2007	SWEET! I'm glad they are working for you!



OpticalIllusion	Oct 15 2009, 10:56 AM Post #27
Guiding your way to Candy Mountain, since 1873. Posts: 2,705 Group: Members Member #702 Joined: February 1, 2007	Thats really good news! The other day I rode in my old saddle cause it fit a pony I was riding better, and it had regular flex irons on it. Ive been using RR's for several months now. I didnt even realize how much difference the wide foot bed made in my knee pain. After 15 minutes in the regular stirrups my one foot was numb. Also had an rls flare up (will randomly get it if I over use my knee) that evening. Just thought it was interesting how much difference is made in using the correct stirrups for your body.



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