{"product_id":"waldhausen-safety-stirrup-pro-hinged-riding-stirrups","title":"Waldhausen Safety Stirrup Pro Hinged Riding Stirrups","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Safety Stirrup Pro - Hinged Aluminium Safety Stirrups\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Safety Stirrup Pro is a pair of aluminium riding stirrups with a hinge built into the outside branch, which opens under the rider's weight in the event of a fall so the foot is not caught in the stirrup. It suits riders of any discipline who want a mechanical safety stirrup for schooling, hacking and everyday yard riding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a tread 6.5 cm wide and 12 cm long and a pair weight of approximately 1.2 kg, these stirrups give a broad, supportive foot platform while staying light enough to run up and down the leathers easily. They are supplied as a pair and fit standard stirrup leathers. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stirrups\"\u003estirrups\u003c\/a\u003e to compare options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged release:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hinge sits on the outside branch and opens under the rider's weight during a fall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrapment protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to stop the foot being caught in the stirrup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide tread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm wide and 12 cm long for a stable, secure foot position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium build:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality aluminium at approximately 1.2 kg per pair\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e riders wanting a simple mechanical safety stirrup with no elastics or springs to replace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as a pair,\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to thread onto your existing leathers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Stirrup Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-quality aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTread width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTread length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSafety mechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHinge on the outside branch, opens under rider's weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.2 kg per pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eThread each stirrup onto your stirrup leather, keeping the hinged side facing outwards, away from the horse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the leathers to the stirrup bars and check the bars are set correctly on your saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust the leathers to your usual riding length and check both sides match.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the ball of the foot on the tread, leaving roughly 1 cm clearance either side of your boot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWipe the stirrups down after riding and keep the hinge free of grit, sand and dried mud.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the hinge, leathers and stirrup bars as part of your routine tack checks and replace any stirrup that has been damaged or taken a heavy impact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Waldhausen Safety Stirrup Pro work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hinge is built into the outside branch of each stirrup. 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