Stirrups & Leathers

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Stirrups carry your weight every stride, so the right size and style matter for both comfort and safety. The choices are classic steel (fillis) irons , lightweight composite stirrups , flexi / jointed stirrups (kinder on knees and ankles), safety and peacock stirrups (designed to release the foot in a fall — the standard choice for children), plus treads and stirrup leathers in leather, synthetic and non-stretch styles. Just Horse Riders stocks them from brands including Shires, Rhinegold, Hy and Windsor, from around £3. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Stirrup advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed June 2026. In a hurry? Your iron should be about 2.5cm (an inch) wider than your boot — free enough to move, never wide enough for the foot to slip through. Children should ride in safety (peacock) stirrups . Pair with leathers in a length to suit — and replace leathers showing cracks or stretched holes. Which stirrups do I need? Type Best for Steel / fillis irons The traditional all-rounder — solid and secure Composite Light, modern and easy on the leg — popular for everyday riding Flexi / jointed Absorb movement — kinder on knees and ankles Safety / peacock Release the foot in a fall — the standard for children Treads Replaceable rubber grip for the footbed Leathers Leather (classic), synthetic (easy care) or bonded non-stretch What size stirrup irons do I need? Measure the widest part of your riding boot and add about 2.5cm — roughly a centimetre of space either side. Too narrow risks a trapped foot; too wide risks the foot slipping through. For children, choose peacock or other safety designs sized to their boots, and re-check as feet grow. Choosing stirrup leathers Leather looks smart and wears in nicely; synthetic is low-maintenance and great for everyday; bonded non-stretch keeps holes even when you ride long days. Check leathers regularly for cracking and stretched h