Balotade® Apex Silver Aluminium Safety Stirrups

Balotade® Apex Silver aluminium safety stirrups combine two things that usually rule each other out: very low weight and a safety mechanism that actually works. The body is made of light but strong aluminium, while the outer branch of flexible polymer opens at the moment of a fall and releases the foot before it can get trapped.

A branch that releases the foot

The most dangerous thing that can happen in riding is a foot left in the stirrup after a fall. Apex safety stirrups solve this mechanically, without the rider doing anything:

• The outer polymer branch bends under load and opens the stirrup sideways,
• The foot comes out by itself – no pulling, no waiting for the horse to stop,
• The branch returns to its place once the pressure is gone, so the stirrup is ready to ride on,
• Nothing to buy afterwards – no rubber bands or clips that have to be replaced once they have done their job.

Aluminium instead of steel

• Noticeably lower weight – less inertia with every movement of the leg and less fatigue over a long session,
• Corrosion resistant – aluminium does not rust and needs no polishing,
• Rigid body – light as it is, the stirrup does not flex under the pressure of the foot.

Wide 12 cm anti-slip tread

• Grip across the full width of the tread holds the boot in one place, also when the sole is wet or muddy,
• 12 cm of width spreads the pressure over the whole foot instead of a narrow strip of the sole,
• Secure support in light seat, in canter and over a fence.

Colour: Silver

The natural colour of aluminium — the closest match to traditional stainless steel stirrups. The choice for riders who want a modern construction with a classic look under the saddle.

Technical details

• Tread width: 12 cm,
• Body material: aluminium,
• Safety branch: flexible polymer,
• Tread: anti-slip grip,
• Colour: Silver,
• Sold as a pair.

Choose Balotade® Apex Silver aluminium safety stirrups – the lightness of aluminium and a mechanism that works in a fall without any help from you.