Tough 1 Stirrup Turner

I like just about everything about this stirrup turner. I can't think of anything negative. I was concerned about matching the color of my saddle and a lot of other things that didn't materialize. So, what can I tell you that will answer your questions? First - it is well built and should last for a good long time. Second - I found it easy to assemble just by looking at the pictures, which is necessary because there are no instructions. Third - it looks classy, like it was always part of the saddle. There isn't anything about the color that makes it stand out as an "orphan" part. I think the difference in coloring gives a nice contrast. Fourth - it does what I wanted to do. The stirrup is held at an angle that gives a secure, solid footing witihout twisting your ankle, like it did before. I did have to reset the fender because the stirrup holder is a bit longer than the original stirrup. That construction is great but the way I mounted it the first time caused the only issue I had. I wasn't paying attention when I installed them the first time. The stirrup holder is mounted to the saddle with a very sturdy bolt that has a rounded top. On the other end the nut and bolt protrude just a hair, enough to cause some discomfort to my ankle as the end of the bolt bumped me frequently while riding. It took only a moment to correct that. If you put the rounded part of the bolt closest to your ankle that problem disappears. So, other than that little difficulty I think everything was better than I expected. Fifth - the price is right, a real value for your money.

EASY TO INSTALL AND WORKS WELL.

These work great keeping your stirrups straight and it keeps your knees from hurting after a long ride, especially if you have a new saddle. The only issues I had were they add a couple of inches to your stirrups so you will have to take them up a couple of notches, and they rubbed my shins the first couple of times I used them. I still like them and would recommend them. Good price also.

I was really hopeful that these would be an easy fix for my stirrups. They were super easy to put on with no tools needed and seemed to put my stirrups in the desired position. The problem was that as soon as I got in my horse I realized they extended the length of my stirrups by quite a bit. I got off and had to shorten the length on my stirrups by 2 holes. My fenders are nylon so they bent easily, but were so short now it was causing them to bow outward. The second and most problematic issues was the the corners of the stirrup turners jabbed into my leg. There was no way to adjust them to alleviate that problem. Unfortunately I have to return them.

I had a different pair of stirrup turners that would not work on my new endurance saddle so I tried these. They work perfectly. Game changer for knee relief.

These stirrup turners are easy to put on saddle and they help take tension off of your knees but they rub your leg. I like them but after riding for a period of time, the front of your leg gets a little sore from where they rub

Two months ago, I had a custom saddle built on an existing 50 year old mesquite tree. (I found the tree in Mexico in perfect condition) This has been an amazing process and the saddle is 90% perfect. My issue was the new stirrups and leather fenders....so stiff and that equates to knee and ankle pain trying to break everything in over time.These stirrup turners were EXACTLY what I needed. Holy cow! Immediate comfort and correct placement. They do add length so you definitely need to adjust your stirrups. I ended up going up three holes for proper leg placement after adding these. Fortunately, my saddle maker measured my short legs and added extra holes to compensate.The addition of these turners means I can mount safely from anywhere and instantly find my right stirrup without looking. The stirrups stay in the correct angle and are balanced even on rough, steep mountain trails. That's a big deal out in the Big Bend desert mountains of West Texas. Installation was quite simple and took just a few minutes. My only complaint is because these are so thick and stiff (they have to be) my ankles can take a beating after several hours on the trails. Even in tall boots. I've begun wrapping them in vet wrap just to add a bit of cushion and that has helped significantly. I'm coming in from hard, long rides without limping anymore because my stirrup placement is finally set up correctly.

Does the job!