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BayRoan Reg. Dec 2012	Posted 2015-12-22 4:58 PM Subject: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Veteran Posts: 144	I have nerve problems in my ankles and feet that make riding for even short periods really painful. I even have a painful time walking but I just have to grit my teeth. What are the best stirrups to provide so relief where I can ride again?
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flashflud Reg. Feb 2004	Posted 2015-12-22 6:16 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Elite Veteran Posts: 776 Location: South Texas	I ride in slanted stirrups. Much easier on my knees. Not sure if that would help with ankles. Good luck!
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euchee Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-12-22 6:37 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Lived to tell about it and will never do it again Posts: 5408	I broke my ankle back in 2011, the only ones that don't hurt are my crooked stirrups. I have 3 pair, at least 1 pair is the knock off brand and you can't tell a difference in them.
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Aqhaczy Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2015-12-22 7:54 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Texas Lone Star Posts: 5318 Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked	I have the orginal crooked stirrups. 2 pairs ... made in Hico, Tx.... my ankle and knee problems have stopped... and I did try the knock off's and they didn't even come close to helping to stop the pain.
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skye Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-12-22 8:27 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Expert Posts: 2121 Location: The Great Northwest	The original Crooked Stirrup for barrel racing the best!
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BayRoan Reg. Dec 2012	Posted 2015-12-22 8:58 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Veteran Posts: 144	The original crooked stirrups... Any issues with them slipping because there isn't a tread?
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skye Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-12-22 9:03 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Expert Posts: 2121 Location: The Great Northwest	I put a 3M non-slip tape in the tread of my stirrups. I seldom loose stirrups with a 3" tread and the non-slip tape.
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horsesinharleton Reg. Sep 2009	Posted 2015-12-23 11:38 AM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Expert Posts: 1343 Location: East Texas	I just got some Fast N Forward slanted stirrups. Love them!!!
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Serenity06 Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2015-12-23 11:41 AM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Elite Veteran Posts: 1165 Location: California	Kroes Feet custom stirrups!!!
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SmokinGirlie Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2015-12-23 11:46 AM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
It's not my fault I'm perfect Posts: 13739 Location: Where the long tails flow, ND	Nettles for sure
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LMS Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2015-12-23 12:08 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Experienced Mouse Trapper Posts: 3106 Location: North Dakota	walls slanted/twisted stirrups are my favorite. NEVER loose a stirrup either-secretly hoping to get another set for my rope saddle for Christmas!
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-12-23 12:33 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	Nettles half breeds
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ropenrun Reg. Nov 2004	Posted 2015-12-23 1:57 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Location: In my own little world	I just bought a pair of slanted knock offs because of an ankle injury this fall. I also have knee problems when I ride a lot. I have no other experience with slanted stirrups other than these and they sure did help. I wasn't willing to put out $200 to find out I didn't like them> But actually doubt I will ever put out $200 no matter what. I would suffer through the pain for that much money. I know ot all of them are that expensive but i stop at about $50.
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cow pie Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2015-12-23 2:35 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Sock eating dog owner Posts: 4553 Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah	If you can afford to have someone make you some fenders out of chap leather it will allow your stirrups to turn for your feet a lot easier. And if your cramping I suggest taking 400mg of Magnesium. I had this on my old saddle and I love it. I too have screws in my ankle from a broken leg.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2015-12-23 2:48 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	Nevertooold - 2015-12-23 12:33 PM Nettles half breeds Ditto
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euchee Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-12-23 7:56 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Lived to tell about it and will never do it again Posts: 5408	BayRoan - 2015-12-22 8:58 PM The original crooked stirrups... Any issues with them slipping because there isn't a tread? I either wrap with duck tape sticky side out or vet wrap.
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Flamin10 Reg. Nov 2008	Posted 2015-12-23 9:06 PM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 338 Location: NE TX	I second what most have already said. Slanted stirrups with the rubber grips on the bottom. I have a nerve issue in my left knee and a huge knot on my right ankle from a sprain a few years ago and I will never ride in any other stirrups again.
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lonely va barrelxr Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2015-12-24 10:48 AM Subject: RE: Stirrups for foot and ankle pain and cramping?
Reaching for the stars.... Posts: 12704	There are days I swear prosthetic feet would be easier to deal with . . that's how bad my feet hurt after any length on them, or riding. I got slanted stirrups on my 2013 trophy saddle and love, love, love them. I can't say my feet don't hurt at all, but riding in that saddle does not make them hurt more than they already do. Show days hurt from all the walking around, but riding used to make them worse. Now riding can be neutral on them.
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