Stirrup irons and stirrup leathers

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Stubben - Fillis Offset Stirrup Irons Stubben stainless steel offset weighted Fillis stirrup irons. Good looking irons designed to tilt the knee towards the saddle for easy feet and leg positioning. A weighted bottom ensures for easy foot recovery if you lose your stirrup whilst riding. More information>> From: £29.99 inc. VAT


Stubben - Fillis Stirrup Irons A good stirrup iron needs to be heavy, wide and high enough so if your foot slips out you will easily be able to recover the irons. The Stubben Fillis stainless steel stirrup irons cover all theses necessities as well as being weighted for extra safety. More information>> From: £29.99 inc. VAT


Stubben - NT Stirrup Leathers Ok, so you’ve got a saddle, great, but unless you’re the bareback puissance champion of the world you’re going to want stirrup leathers…trust me, you are! Well luckily for you they don’t come any better than the new Stubben NT stirrup leathers. More information>> From: £45.5 inc. VAT

The Dogwood equestrian collection - high quality stirrup irons and leather

Stirrup irons are part of horse tack and are positioned at the end of stirrup leathers which hang from each side of the saddle. Riders use stirrups to help control the horse, as well as for comfort.

Choosing the right stirrup

It is important to choose stirrup irons that are the right size for your feet and riding boots. If your stirrups are too small, your feet could easily get caught, and if it is too large, then your feet may come out. You can tell your stirrup irons are the right size if there is around an inch of space between your foot and one side of the stirrup.

Most stirrups are made of stainless steel, and this is what riders generally use, unless they are to be used in some racing or endurance riding. There are treads within stirrups that are occasionally made of rubber that give grip for the rider's foot.

There are two types of safety stirrups that are used by some riders. One of these, a peacock stirrup, has an elasticated loop that constitutes one wall of the stirrup, which acts as a quick release system. The other is a bent stirrup, which has a kink on the outside that allows more room for the foot to come out of the stirrup.

It can be very dangerous if a horse throws a rider and the rider has a foot caught in the stirrup, as the rider may be dragged along beside the horse, which (as the rider has just fallen off) is often panicking. This is why it is so important to choose the right size stirrups.

Range of traditional and safety stirrups

At Dogwood we have an extensive range of high quality stirrups and stirrup leathers from which you can choose. We stock only the very best equestrian clothing, tack, and accessories so that you can enjoy riding your horse in comfort and style.