Safety Stirrups

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Safety stirrups are riding stirrups built to release your foot more readily than a standard iron if you come off, helping to reduce the risk of being dragged. They do this in a few different ways — a rubber band on the outer side that pops off (the classic "peacock" design), an angled or bent outer branch that steers the foot free, a curved or flexible outer arm, or a magnetic/mechanical release that lets go under a sideways or twisting pull. At Just Horse Riders we stock safety stirrups and accessories from brands including Shires, Lorina, Korsteel, Sprenger, Premier Equine and LeMieux, with irons from £20.16. No safety stirrup can guarantee a clean release in every fall, so treat them as one part of your safety kit alongside a correctly fitted boot, a well-adjusted stirrup and advice from your instructor. In a hurry? Quick answer Want the classic, budget-friendly option? Peacock stirrups such as the Shires Fillis Peacock Stirrups (from £38.70) use a rubber band that detaches — a popular choice for children. Prefer no perishable rubber band? A bent-leg iron like the Shires Bent Leg Stirrup Irons (from £20.16) uses an angled branch instead. Want a modern release mechanism? The Premier Equine Intego Duo Safety Stirrups (from £198.00) release under a sideways pull. Buying for a child? Peacock stirrups or the LeMieux Junior Vector Balance Stirrup (from £129.95) are worth a look — always fitted with a saddle-fitter or instructor's guidance. Free UK delivery over £50 · Next-day on eligible items before 4pm · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. How do safety stirrups work? Every safety stirrup is designed to let your foot leave the iron more easily than a standard stirrup would if you fall. Different designs achieve this in different ways: a rubber band that detaches, an angled branch that guides the foot out, a flexible or curved outer arm, or a magnetic or spring mechanism that releases under load. The aim is the same — to help reduce the chance of your