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To properly fit a stirrup:  When foot with shoe is in the stirrup, the ball of the foot is on the tread and the foot is over to one side: “There must be 15-20 mm or 1/2 to 3/4 inch to spare when the foot is in the stirrup over to one side” Pony Club Gear Check Guidelines -Jan 2006.  (Or I would like to say: A finger width on either side of the foot.)

WINNER- 8 Prestigious International Awards                

Track Rider’s Horror Dragging Ordeal. 
   This dragging incident at Sandown on 6th October 2004 follows another near fatal dragging incident whereby Matthew Palmer was dragged for 100m and blacked out. When he came too Matthew said he had no feeling from his waist down and thought he was paralyzed. Fortunately Matthew only suffered severe bruising.
    Matthew has since been using Track Toe Stoppers and said "They are good - Too good!" because he was concerned if he had to ride another trainers horse without Toe Stoppers. Matthew also used the Race Toe Stoppers last Saturday 2nd October 2004.
  
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As Important as a riding helmet!

Toe Stoppers: Rated the best safety device since the helmet, Toe Stoppers have won seven prestigious international awards! Riders who use Toe Stoppers may gain a competitive advantage because they no longer lose concentration when their feet slip forward off the stirrup iron. Toe Stoppers keep feet in the correct position and prevent feet from slipping. Balance and concentration is improved, as well as performance and results. Toe Stoppers are made of a durable material and attach easily with Velcro making for comfortable, safe riding and dismounting. Designed to fit western, endurance and English stirrups/irons, Toe Stoppers attach easily by sliding into the stirrup, the side straps wrap around the sides, top and base of the stirrup. Safety can be added to any stirrup! Did you know that being hooked up in the stirrup iron and dragged is the most dangerous aspect of horse riding resulting in serious injuries and death? Latest statistics show there are 210 horse-riding deaths and 75,000 serious injuries each year in America alone. Over the past 20 years in Australia, 410 riders have died, on average 20 horse riders die each year and there are 3,000 serious injuries. Avoid the inherent risk of dragging or worse. Toe Stoppers are sold in pairs, with two colors to choose from in the following sizes. State size, color and style. Approved for all sanctioned equestrian events and used at the Olympic games.
Item # ST-TS -(special at $85.00) reg price $99.95 pair
Western & Endurance (black/brown) in:
4 ¾, 5 and 5 ½ inch.
(To determine size, measure inside at the widest part, side-to-side for sizing.  If your western or endurance stirrup has a 1-inch top bar, size down by one).

English (black/brown) in: 3 ½, 4 , 4 ¼, 4 ½, 4 ¾, 5 and 5 ½ inch.
(To determine size, measure tread width side-to-side).

Racing 3 ½ inch and Track 4 ¾ inch (black only)

Click here for photo's showing the various ways of attaching Toe Stoppers

Toe Stoppers & Top Riders go hand in hand.  Chris Chugg riding 5 y.o. European imported stallion "Vivant" winning at the Gold Coast Polo & Country Club with Toe Stoppers

Toe Stoppers are being used by Top Australian and New Zealand Show Jumping riders with incredible results.

Toe Stoppers were also used a the Athens Olympic Games 2004

Toe Stoppers are so well designed - you can hardly see them.

Toe Stoppers improve your balance style and position

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Leather Covered Bell Stirrup: These stirrups are unique and time consuming to make. They are built on lightweight nylon cores with a 3" (front to rear measurement) base. On the 2 1/2” neck, they are 4 ¾” wide and on the 3” neck they are 4 7/8" wide. These bells are covered with leather to match your saddle. Wet-molded, clamped and expertly stitched with all edges sanded, waxed and burnished, these stirrups are gorgeous. They are comfortable too, with a cushioned ½" thick footpad, nonskid sole that absorbs more concussion and prevents more foot pain than you can imagine. Weight of stirrup 20.2 oz.  (Extra option: this pad can be covered with leather as shown below.) Specify style and leather color. Sold as a pair Item # ST-LB – Price $75.00

 

Leather Covered Over Shoe Stirrup:  Without the bulk as seen with other over shoe stirrups, these are just 2 inches deep.  Measured from the inside, they are a true six inches wide and six inches tall measured to the bottom base of the half inch leather covered cushioned tread.  This cushioned pad can be either exposed as seen in the above photo or covered as shown here. Available in 2, 2.5, 3 inch neck size and in brown, black or natural color leather. Weight of stirrup 20.5 oz. Sold as a pair.  Item #  ST-O - Price $75.00

 

E-Z Ride Stirrups: This is the number one long distance stirrup! These leather covered aluminum stirrups rate the highest in comfort and quality. They are 5" wide from side to side and 4" deep from toe to heel, allowing for the best possible weight distribution throughout the foot. The thick, closed-cell foam pad provides comfort for the knees and back and helps prevent overall fatigue. Comes in three different top-bar sizes to fit your type of saddle. Choose: 1, 2, 2.5 or 3 inch top sizes - available in black or brown leather. Weight of stirrup 20 oz. Sold as a pair Item # ST-EZ – Price $85.00

Cushion Comfort Stirrups -  Spring loaded, cushion comfort, rotating stirrups.   Inspired by a wife and developed by her husband with design by Hill View Farms, these stirrups offer immediate relief to tired and sore knees, hips, ankles and the ball of the foot.. 5” wide and 3” deep with a cushion tread that is ergonomically shaped. Select from copper or silver vein and neck sizes of   2”, 2.5” or 3”.  Patent pendingWeight of stirrup 22 oz. Sold as a pair HVF Exclusive  Item # ST-CC - Price $125.00

For one or 1.5 inch stirrups we have just the spring... but no swivel.  Call for details.

Spring Loaded Stirrup Swivel: Sold as a pair, you can now add these spring loaded swivels to your already favorite pair of stirrups.  You will need to remove your top bar on your stirrup and with the hardware provided add in the spring loaded swivel.  Specify size of 2, 2.5 or 3 inch top bar. Item # ST-SS - Price $49.95

 

Comfort HVF Stirrups: Light weight and stylish, these endurance style stirrups are either 5” wide or 6 inches, 3” deep with a cushion tread.  Select from copper or silver vein and neck sizes 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, or 3”. Weight of stirrup 12 oz. Specify size. Sold as a pair HVF Exclusive  Item # ST-CC - Price $75.00

Twisted Stirrup:  Another super idea from those Icelandic folks up North.  Leave it to them to come up with a with a stirrup that puts no strain on your knees, elevating the annoying twisting of your body as you lean over to get your foot properly placed into the stirrup iron.  Not to mention you will have no hassle in finding your stirrup with your foot.  Sold in pairs with a white footpad.  4 3/4 inches wide with a one inch leather opening.  Sold as a pair.HVF Exclusive Item # ST-IR - Price $45.00 (reg. $49.95)

1-inch Top Stirrup:  A custom made stirrup made just for HVF, this highly polished stirrup is 5.5 inches wide with and has a two inch grippe foot tread.  Perfect for wide boots and for dressing up a saddle. (Polished Aluminum (13 oz ) or Brass 1 lb. 15 oz.) Sold as a pair. HVF Exclusive.  Item # ST-AL Price $75.00

The Easy Tapadaro: Well, maybe not as easy to get on as Velcro, but once on they will stay - offering you safety from brush and from getting dragged in the unfortunate event of an unscheduled dismount.  These taps go on existing stirrups – regardless of style without sacrificing foot position, length or size –and keep your western riding theme. Comes in brown or black leather with rosettes and strings.(8 Sliver conchos optional for an additional $65.00).Sold as a pair. HVF exclusive.  Item # ST-TAP – Price is $45.00.  State leather color.

Stirrup Leathers: It’s not easy to find good stirrup leathers.  These leathers have the flat stainless steel buckles, followed by thin, top grain leather sewn over a tough nylon web to ensure strength, thus avoiding annoying stretching and misshaping that happens to non-reinforced leathers. These leathers are thin and come with coverlets for those who ride with their buckles down by the stirrup. Specify leather color and length (49" short, 55" standard, 61" long and 1" wide.) HVF Exclusive. Sold as a pair. Item # ST-LTH - Price $75.00

Sold in a pairs

 

Slip on Fenders: Fenders -a.k.a. Campaign fenders,  for the English or endurance saddle.  Instead of using half chaps, tall riding boots or fleece comforters to protect legs from getting pinched, horse sweat and mud.  Simply thread one-inch leathers through the slots and presto, instant fenders.  Fenders are 14-inches long and available in black or brown. Sold in a pair. Can be customized, leathers not included.
 Item # HR-F  $45.00

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Merino Sheepskin Fleece Leg Comforters: The Merino’s soft fine wool is thick and springy, creates a beautiful soft cool feeling and prevents pinching or rubbing to your legs. Also prevents leathers from rubbing on the saddle flaps. These covers attach with Velcro for easy on/off and for easy stirrup adjusting. These come in 12.5-inch length for 2” wide biothane straps or 15-inch length for 1” leathers. (Custom sizes available.) Sold in pairs, completely washable, 10 colors available but we stock black and brown for fast delivery. Item # TR- FLM – Price $30.00

Biothane Leathers: These "leathers" are made of thin but strong black biothane. They are two inches wide, 62 inches long and will have a cam buckle for easy adjustment. They come with a pair of leather sleeves in brown or black. These biothane leathers will not stretch in the heat of summer or crack in the cold of winter. So, replace your leather, "leathers" or fenders that are worn or stretched out. Sold in pairs and can be custom ordered for longer length. HVF exclusive. Item # ST-BL - Price $50.00

Slide and glue in place - easy as that!

 

 

 

Easy Ride Stirrup Pads:  Relive stress and strain to your feet by adding stirrup pads. Pads are 4 1/2 inches wide (left to right) and 3 7/8 inches deep (front to back) at the bottom edge of the pad. Easy to slide in and cut down - if necessary. Attach with 2-part epoxy cement and use a clamp to hold down firmly until cement is set. HVF exclusive. Item # ST-P - Price $13.99 for pair.


Under side of stirrup with pad in.

Grippe Stirrup Pads: Custom cut to size for you and 1/2 inch thick. Attach using 2 part epoxy cement and use a clamp to hold down hard until cement is set. Sold in pairs. HVF exclusive. Specify size.  Item # ST-GP - Price $10.00 for pair.

"Cathy just wanted to give you an update on the test stirrup pads you sent me to try on my "crooked" stirrups.  I got them glued in and they work great.  My feet aren't slipping out of my stirrups like they use to and the sticky grip the pads have is great.  I've included a couple pictures of the stirrups,"

Stirrup Swivel: At last you can give your knees and ankles relief from the painful stress of twisting. These are the absolute best stainless steel stirrup swivels money can buy. They can be free-floating or locked in place. Available in  2.5 or 3 inch neck. Item # ST-SWIVEL - Price $49.95  

 

For 2 inch neck check out our new swivel stirrup. 

Easy-Up Stirrup Extender: With the Leg Saver swivel, you can mount-up with ease and be comfortable too. Stirrup drops down 3 inches with the push of a button and then locks back into place with the lift of your toe on one side. The Easy-up Extender comes in a pair – one side has the drop down the other does not. Each stirrup can be swiveled 60º and can be locked into any position. Available in 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 inch sizes.  Item # ST-UP – Price $139.00

 

*SAFETY TIP*: For our young children we stripped out the heavy western fenders and replaced them with English leathers and Kwik-Out safety irons WHY? First let us look at the child’s leg. Children’s legs in many cases stick straight out from the horse. Kids have small weak legs. It takes every bit of effort for them just to keep their boots on, let alone, kick their horses’ sides hard enough to get them moving. Knowing that kids have short legs that do not drop down easily onto the horses’ sides and western fenders are thick, stiff, and hard to adjust tells us the child can’t "get his leg on the horse." Therefore, we put the English leathers on the saddle. They are soft, pliable and easily adjustable for the long or short legged rider. The child can easily move these leathers, for there is less bulk to move and more importantly the child can get his leg on the their horse - feeling the horse. We also put Kwik-Out safety stirrups on or you can use any iron with Toe Stoppers. We have found that there are no good western "safety" stirrups on the market for children, with the exception of the tapadero, covered western stirrup or Toe Stoppers. But these western set ups are still so hard for the kids to manipulate, due to the bulk of the western fender. Many times they can they can only get the tip of their boot in and do not have the downward pressure to hold their foot in the stirrup and subsequently lose their stirrup easily. With the English leathers and irons the kids can get their feet deep in the stirrup (iron), regardless of what boot they are wearing; and in the event of a spill either the iron kicks open or the Toe Stopper releases the child’s foot. From all that I have witnessed, this set up, by far, is the safest and most practical, user-friendly system. Please take my advice and make your child a better and a SAFER rider.

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