jane
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Post by jane on Jan 8, 2009 19:08:00 GMT
I have quite arthritic knees and as most of you know spend long hours in the saddle. I was wondering if the Sprenger stirrups are worth trying? has anyone used them and do they take the pressure from your knees? Thank you jane  |
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Post by haffyfan on Jan 8, 2009 19:25:02 GMT
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jane
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Post by jane on Jan 8, 2009 19:40:38 GMT
Thanks Haffy - i will have a look
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Post by zara on Jan 8, 2009 20:32:45 GMT
I can't afford Sprengers but I do have some "bendy" stirrups that are similar but MUCH cheaper. I think I paid £20 for them and I think they may be "Shires". Any way I love them and would certainly recommend them. I have problems with my hips and ankles and find that the bend does take some of the pressure off and they are much more comfortable than non-bendy ones. I'm sure the Sprengers are fab but you can get cheaper and good alternatives Zx
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Post by zara on Jan 8, 2009 20:34:56 GMT
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Post by Becca on Jan 8, 2009 23:18:56 GMT
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Post by racaille on Jan 9, 2009 7:29:00 GMT
The ones with springy foam on them for endurance riding can be quite useful for articulation probs, apparently. I get long-distance stuff from Performance Equestrian (and no I am not on their payroll although I should be for all the free publicity I give them! ;D) I have mentioned before that a lot of the champion Trec bods here use Kvall stirrups - take a bit of getting used to but they swear by them. modified to include link www.kvall.fr/index.php?lang=en&PHPSESSID=1f9d400e22fcc6b90d53bc6fdb55d46b |
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Post by duckles on Jan 9, 2009 10:24:18 GMT
I have used sprenger for years and found them great but I am fortunate to have no trouble in my knees or joints or back. THere was a fashion where I was a good few years ago to use sprenger stirrups because all 'the showjumpers' had them and I saved up for ages and bought them. I know a few people who had back problems found them a great help. A lady told me recently tat she uses Thorogood flexitread stirrups (20 pounds) and they are as good as sprenger but lighter and a lot cheaper. She had trouble somewhere- can't remember if it was knees. They are indeed very light.
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jane
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Post by jane on Jan 10, 2009 16:03:30 GMT
Hey thanks everyone... I have loads of ideas now... and all price brackets, I am leaning towards the flex rides and/or the shires at the moment, ooh decisions decisions.........
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Post by kayknights on Feb 16, 2009 14:08:34 GMT
I used the Sprenger stirrups after falling off and being dragged - I wanted something flexible and safe. I have used them for years, and have now purchased a pair of their new bow balance stirrups which are even better than their originals. They have a really wide tread and are extremely comfortable. They are easy to 'pick up' as well if you lose one, or need to mount quickly if you have a fidgety horse. they are expensive, but he cheapest ones are to be found on ebay - there is a supplier who sells fantastic quality German gear.
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abi
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Post by abi on Feb 16, 2009 15:59:49 GMT
i have the same ones as Zara expains- theyre good as i find it easier to move my feet and re-adjust, and the black rubber sides are easier to clean!
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jane
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Post by jane on Feb 16, 2009 21:22:50 GMT
Thanks Kay and Abi
I still haven't bought any (like I said in another thread I get so mean when buying something for myself,) BUT I am definately going to get some soon, at the moment the shires ones are being looked at most favourably because they are cheap but I have seen the thorowgood T6 ones too (half the price of sprenger) which look like they'd be good...
oh decisions, decisions
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Post by bouncytigger on Feb 18, 2009 16:55:19 GMT
I have had so many operations and treatments on my knees I couldnt ride without my sprengers I LOVE THEM !!!! I have the bow balance ones for Dressage and standard Sprengers for every day riding, You do notice the difference and imo they are worth every penny
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jane
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Post by jane on Feb 20, 2009 19:45:20 GMT
oooh - I am tempted now......
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Post by rainbow on Feb 21, 2009 13:39:49 GMT
i think these are sounding more and more ideal for me! I have really bad knees and a stupid curvy back (which when i get money am goin to have put right) Might gets me some....
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) but they are made for endurance, nice wide tread
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Always saddle your own horse
