The MDC Ultimate Stirrups in stainless polished steel are a revolutionary
new stirrup design that positions your stirrups where YOU want them.
Riders can now select any of three pre-set stirrup positions:
traditional, 45 degrees or 90 degrees. You can customize your stirrups
to the setting that best suits you, your horse and your riding
application. This Feature is a First in Modern Stirrup Technology! The
pre-set angle improves leg, calf and foot position, relieves pressure
on hips, knees and ankles, as well as reducing leg burns.
The
MDC Ultimate Stirrups are easily retrievable, making your performance
more precise and much safer - especially in those Medal Classes. Should
the rider lose their iron, the MDC Ultimate Stirrups will tend
to leave a clear opening making the stirrup easily retrievable. This
increase in stirrup retrieval puts the rider back in control and allows
them to proceed and compete at their highest possible efficiency.
Additionally,
the open stirrup angles greatly reduces the danger of being hung up and
seriously injured. Each model comes with the patented, adjustable top.
Once the rider presets the stirrups at 45 degrees, instantly they
notice that the stirrup leather is applying the pressure across their
shin as a normal stirrup. This reduction in leather pressure reduces
leg burns, but still gives the rider who relies on this pressure the
feeling that they desire.
- 45 Degree Angle: This seems to be the preferable preset angle for Show Jumpers and Event Riders.
- 90
Degree Angle: Presetting the irons at 90 degrees results in no leather
pressure across the shin and leaves the iron completely open for
retrieval. At 90 degrees, the MDC Ultimate Stirrups are performing at
their maximum level: no leather burns, maximum retrieval and the
greatest safety, as the stirrup tends to remain open allowing the
dislodged rider to clear the stirrup safely and easily. 90 Degrees
seems to be the preferable preset for Dressage, Endurance and Trail
Riders as well as general flat riding applications.
The
MDC Ultimate Stirrups will perform at their best when partnered with a
new pair of leathers. Old leathers have a slight turn to them and this
will affect the accuracy of the 45 degree and 90 degree settings.The
MDC Ultimate Stirrups are true sized. We have taken into account the
rubber sleeves and create a true opening unlike other hinged products
whose openings are smaller than advertised. Choose from sizes 4 1/4" or
4 3/4".
** Note: Sizes 4 1/2" or 5" can be specially ordered for you.