Sprenger Fillis Stirrups Stainless Steel

Hang the stirrups so that the eye lies flat against the stirrup leather; a leather that runs crooked through the eye turns the stirrup away under your foot. Before every ride, check the leather and the buckle. Because this stirrup has no moving parts, your attention goes mainly to the pad: a few times a season, look at whether the nubs still have pattern and whether the rubber has not hardened. After sandy or muddy rides, rinse with water and dry off. If you alternate dressage and showjumping, keep your stirrup length in mind: the width of the stirrup does not change with it.

The Fillis suits riders who want a classic, quiet stirrup: dressage riders who prefer the simple line, young riders getting their first own stirrups, and anyone looking for a reliable fixed stirrup without technology that needs upkeep. In silver it stays neutral; rose gold is what you choose if you want something that shows. If you ride many hours a week, with short stirrup leathers, or you want the sides to move with your foot, the Sprenger Bow Balance with its System 4 joint and wide tread makes more sense. And if you want a stirrup whose outer side opens, look at a safety stirrup such as the Sprenger Peacock with a rubber ring.

Slide the stirrup leather through the eye of the stirrup and check that the leather lies flat and the buckle is closed. Look at that again before every ride. After the ride, rinse off sand, mud and sweat with water, dry the stirrups and store them dry. Aggressive cleaners are not needed on stainless steel. Once the rubber pad has turned smooth or hard, take a new pad in the width of your stirrup.

What exactly is a Fillis stirrup?

The classic stirrup model: a closed arch with a flat tread and a rubber pad, without a joint and without a safety mechanism. It is the model you see hanging on most dressage saddles.

Which size do I need?

The size is the free width between the branches. Sprenger calls 110 mm the children's size, 120 mm the standard and 130 mm the size for large shoe sizes. Measure the sole of your riding boot and keep a little room on both sides.

Which finish comes in which size?

Rose gold comes in 11 cm and 12 cm, silver in 12 cm and 13 cm. In 12 cm you can therefore choose between both finishes.

Is this a safety stirrup?

No. The outer side is a closed branch and there is no joint and no release mechanism. Sprenger states no standard and no official testing for this model either.

Can I replace the rubber pad?

Yes, the pad is interchangeable. Make sure you take the pad in the width of your stirrup.

Is rose gold allowed at competitions?

That depends on the rules of your federation and your discipline; Sprenger makes no statement about it. Check it with your own federation.

How much do these stirrups weigh?

Sprenger gives no weight. They are full stainless steel stirrups, so they are not light.

How do I look after them?

Rinse with water, dry off and store dry. Beyond that, just keep an eye on the pad.

• Pair of classic Sprenger Fillis stirrups in stainless steel.
• Fixed model: no joint, no safety mechanism.
• Black rubber pad for grip, interchangeable.
• Finish in silver or rose gold.
• Tread widths 11, 12 and 13 cm; rose gold in 11 and 12 cm, silver in 12 and 13 cm.
• Suitable for dressage and general use.
• The weight is not stated by the manufacturer.