Samshield Shield Rup Safety Stirrup Brushed Aluminum

Hang the Shield’Rup on your stirrup leathers like an ordinary stirrup and check after the first rides whether the arm still opens and folds back smoothly. Rinse the stirrups and let them dry after a ride on sand or in mud: dirt in the mechanism is the most predictable cause of an arm that goes stiff. Choose the sole with spikes if you ride mostly in wet conditions or if your boot sole has already gone smooth, and the standard sole if your boot gives enough grip or if you want to spare the tread of your sole. At every cleaning, feel whether the sole is still firmly on, so you do not find out on the way.

Choose the Shield’Rup if you want a stirrup whose outer arm can open sideways and if the finish counts for you as well. Samshield does not tie the model to one discipline: it suits dressage, showjumping, eventing and plain daily work, anywhere you ride with a closed riding boot in the stirrup. The brushed aluminium version is the quiet choice; if you would rather the stirrup stood out, Maddelin also carries the pink gold version. If you are after a stirrup with a stainless steel tread for which a separate replacement tread exists, the Acavallo Arena Aluplus 2.0 from the range suits you better. And if you would rather ride with a fully fixed stirrup without moving parts, choose a classic model.

Hang the stirrups on your stirrup leathers like ordinary stirrups, with the arm that can open on the outside of your leg. Before every ride, check that this arm opens and folds back smoothly and that the sole is firmly on. After a ride on sand or in mud, rinse with lukewarm water, wipe the stirrups dry and store them dry. Further care instructions Samshield does not publish for the Shield’Rup.

How does the opening of the Shield’Rup work?

Samshield documents a side opening of 180 degrees: the outer arm can come free in a fall and then returns automatically to its starting position. How much force that takes, Samshield does not state.

Does this stirrup meet a standard?

Samshield publishes neither a standard nor a certification for the Shield’Rup. What the manufacturer does document is that the opening system is patented and that the construction is aeronautical aluminium with a steel insert.

How much does the Shield’Rup weigh?

Samshield gives no weight. The dimensions of the stirrup and the width of the tread are not in the official specifications either.

Which soles fit it?

There are two interchangeable soles: one with standard grip and one with extra grip from spikes. Whether both soles are supplied or you pick one at purchase, Samshield does not say.

Which finishes of the Shield’Rup does Maddelin carry?

Two: the brushed aluminium version on this page and the version in brushed pink gold. Samshield makes others that we do not have in the range.

Which disciplines is this stirrup meant for?

Samshield places the Shield’Rup among its technical products without ruling out a discipline. In practice you use it in dressage, showjumping, eventing and daily work. The manufacturer documents no restriction under competition rules.

How do I look after the stirrup?

Samshield publishes no care instruction. Because the mechanism has moving parts, rinse off sand and mud, store the stirrup dry and check regularly that the arm opens and folds back smoothly.

• Samshield stirrup with a patented side opening of 180 degrees.
• The outer arm comes free and returns automatically to position.
• Aeronautical aluminium with a steel insert.
• Inclined platform with an elastomer connection under the sole.
• Two interchangeable soles: standard grip or extra grip with spikes.
• Stirrup leather slot placed off centre.
• Brushed aluminium finish, at Maddelin under the colour name Silver.
• Weight, sizes and width of the tread not specified by Samshield.