Waldhausen Light Stirrups with Non-Slip Treads
Description
Waldhausen Light Stirrups - Lightweight Plastic Irons with Non-Slip Treads
Waldhausen Light Stirrups are a pair of lightweight stirrup irons made from high quality plastic and fitted with non-slip treads. They suit riders who want a lighter alternative to metal irons for schooling, hacking and everyday yard riding, and the treads are available in different colours so you can match them to the rest of your kit.
Because they weigh less than traditional metal irons, they are easy to run up, take down and carry between stables - useful for younger riders, for anyone tacking up several horses a day, and for riders who find heavy irons awkward to handle.
Key Features
- Lightweight plastic construction - reduces the weight sitting on your saddle and leathers
- Non-slip tread - helps hold the foot steady in the iron while riding
- Colour choice - treads available in different colours to coordinate with your saddle pad or boots
- Sold as a pair - fits straight onto your existing stirrup leathers
- Simple to clean - plastic wipes down easily after muddy schooling or hacking
- Best for - everyday flatwork, hacking, lessons and general yard use
Specifications
| Brand | Waldhausen |
|---|---|
| Product type | Stirrup irons |
| Material | High quality plastic |
| Tread | Non-slip, available in different colours |
| Quantity | One pair |
| Fitting | Attaches to standard stirrup leathers |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
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How to Use
- Measure the widest part of your riding boot sole and choose a stirrup width that leaves roughly 1cm clearance either side.
- Thread each stirrup onto a stirrup leather, checking the leather is sound and the buckle sits correctly.
- Hook the leathers onto the stirrup bars of your saddle and make sure the safety catch is set as your saddle fitter advises.
- Run the stirrups up the leathers when leading, tacking up or untacking.
- Check the fit of your foot in the iron before mounting, with the ball of the foot resting on the tread.
- Wipe the stirrups clean after use and inspect the treads, leathers and stirrup bars regularly for wear.
FAQ
Are these stirrups sold as a pair?
Yes. Waldhausen Light Stirrups are supplied as a pair, ready to fit to your own stirrup leathers.
What are they made from?
They are made from high quality plastic, which is what keeps them lighter than traditional metal irons.
What size stirrup should I choose?
Measure the widest point of your riding boot sole and allow around 1cm of clearance on each side inside the iron. Too narrow and the foot can jam, too wide and it can slide through.
Do the treads stop my foot slipping?
The stirrups have non-slip treads designed to help keep the foot steady in the iron. Correct boot fit, a suitable heel on your riding boots and the right stirrup width all contribute as well.
What colours are available?
The non-slip treads are available in different colours, so you can coordinate with your saddle pad, boots or yard colours.
How do I look after them?
Wipe them with a damp cloth and let them dry naturally away from direct heat. Inspect them regularly and replace either stirrup if it shows cracks, damage or heavy wear.
About Waldhausen
Waldhausen produces saddlery, riding equipment and stable essentials for everyday equestrian life, covering everything from schooling at home to competition days. The range is built around practical, hard-wearing kit for horse and rider.