Product Overview MDC are a breakthrough in the stirrup world, with innovation at the forefront of their mind they have created these incredible forward-facing stirrups. MDC's question is always 'Is there any reason for stirrups to naturally lay flat against the horse's side?" With the answer being an absolute "NO". The MDC 'S' is for those riders that appreciate the classic lines of a traditional stirrup, but want the innovation of modern technology. The 45° 'S' positioning design provides a natural position for the leg and foot, which in turns relieves pain in the ankles, hips, knees and back – the stirrups come to you rather than you adjusting your position for them. The position of the stirrup, open against the horse's sides, means much easier to regain a lost stirrup or gives your foot more time to release from a twisted stirrup in the occurrence of a fall. The MDC design allows for more escape room from the top of the tread to the top of the inner stirrup arch. This increased area allows for more ease in escaping a stirrup during a fall than designs with less clearance area. The difference between the 'S' Classic and 'S' Flex is the multi-pivot point shock absorbing sides. The 'S' Classic feature an ultra-low profile, high traction wide tread, which delivers more traction, support, comfort and easily releases in a fall. Classic design means riders from all disciplines can have full advantage of a traditional stirrup but with the performance advantages of innovative design. 3kg/pair. MDC do not make an ultra-light stirrup (plastic or fully aluminium) as they are not predictable when lost making for difficult retrieval and less safety. Used by show ring rider, trainer and manager Lexi Wedemeyer. We know that this is an important investment and we are so confident in the stirrups that we will sell them with a 100% money back guarantee. If you are not happy, you can return them within a month of receiving for a full refund. Any queries or questions you have about the stirrups, the inventor himself will respond. Brand Insight: MDC Stirrups Technical stirrups for performance and safety Martin D. Cohen, the founder and inventor of MDC Stirrups, started out with the question 'Is there any reason that stirrups should lay flat against the horse's side?" Martin set about creating forward facing stirrups with safety and comfort on top of the checklist. The adjustable top was born which means these stirrups can be placed flat, at 45°or 90°to the horse's side so you can find which position that results in reduced stress on your hips, ankles, knees, and back. G&G Founder Note Martin's passion for his stirrups goes above and beyond the call of duty, and it has rubbed off on Glaze & Gordon. When we say every item in the G&G collection has received Becs's stamp of approval, we really mean it. MDC Stirrups were discovered on one of many visits to tack shops across the NE of the USA including Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, whilst searching out the very best in US equestrian innovation. Key features The 'S' Flex come with Multi-Pivot Point shock absorbing sides to reduce concussion and therefore relieve pain in your ankles, knees, hips and back. Ultra-low profile, high traction wide tread, which delivers more traction, support, comfort and easily releases in a fall. Lighter weight – 1.18kg/pair Used by international event rider Will Coleman. Size Guide For shoe size up to UK 6.5 select 4.75" stirrup For shoe size over UK 6.5 select 5" stirrup MDC Stirrups are true sized. Care Instructions Basic cleaning of your MDC Stirrups™ is the same as you would with any other stirrup.
