A selection of stirrups under £50

The most technical stirrups usually come with a price tag of a considerable investment, as do the majority of safety stirrups with break-away arms, so if you’re shopping for the best cheap stirrups you can find on a budget you’ll need to look elsewhere.

We’ve rounded up a selection of the best cheap stirrups under £50 for you to browse – these stirrups all bring more to the table than a standard pair of traditional irons. They range from bent-leg irons and peacock stirrups for children, to lightweight, colour co-ordinating and shock-absorbing options.

Stirrups under £50: what are your options?

Shires Compositi Reflex Stirrups

Colours: 9
Sizes: 4¾in
RRP: £36.99

With glass-fibre reinforcement, the swivel soles of the Compositi Reflex stirrups are positioned on a shock-absorbent layer to relieve tension from your joints. The slender profile has been designed for quick and easy foot release in an emergency. They have a high resistance to shocks and damp, even at low temperatures.

Shires Bent Leg Stirrup Irons

Colours: Silver
Sizes: 3¾–5in
RRP: £39.99

These bent leg stirrup irons are designed to help prevent the foot becoming caught in the stirrup in the event of a fall. These are a good option if you prefer not to have a release arm. The sizes increase in ¼in increments – to choose the correct size, you should allow for ½in of space either side of riding boots.

HKM Aluminium Light Stirrups

Colours: Silver or black
Sizes: One size (4¾in)
RRP: £40

Made from aluminium, the holes at the shoulder help to reduce the bulk of these lightweight stirrups.

Fouganza 100 Stirrup Irons

Colours: Black
Sizes: 100mm or 120mm
RRP: £14.99

These stirrups, which are the cheapest in this guide, are designed with a perpendicular leather hole to make putting your foot in the stirrup easier.

Shires Fillis Peacock Stirrups

Colours: Silver
Sizes: 3¾–4½in
RRP: £39.99

Peacock stirrups are designed for children and are the original safety stirrups. They are made from stainless steel with a thick rubber band that will detach easily under pressure. The sizes increase in ¼in increments – to choose the correct size, you should allow for ½in of space either side of riding boots.

Amidale 4-Way Flexi Stirrups

Colours: Black, pink or red
Sizes: 4½, 4¾, 5in
RRP: £26

These stirrups are designed to relieve tension in the knees, ankles and calves. The rubber side pipes house steel links that allow the stirrups to flex in four directions.

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