The MDC Ultimate Stirrups® are a revolutionary new stirrup design that positions your stirrups where YOU want them.

Riders can now select any of three preset stirrup positions: traditional, 45 degrees or 90 degrees. You can customize your stirrups to the setting that best suits you, your horse and your riding application!

The preset angle improves leg, calf and foot position, relieves pressure on hips, knees and ankles, as well as reducing leg burns. The MDC Intelligent Stirrups® are easily retrievable, making your performance more precise and much safer.

Additionally, the open stirrup angles greatly reduces the danger of being hung up and seriously injured. Each model comes with the patented, adjustable top. And the Ultimate Stirrups have the added advantage of a flexible sole plate to allow the rider to keep their heel down while riding.
The spring action provides a cushion effect and decreases leg fatigue, which is suitable not just for the show ring but for schooling too.

• 45 degrees - Once the rider presets the stirrups at 45 degrees, instantly they notice that the leather is applying 1/2 the pressure across their shin as a normal stirrup. This reduction in leather pressure reduces leg burns, but still gives the rider who relies on this pressure the feeling that they desire. Should the rider lose their iron, the MDC Intelligent Stirrups® will tend to leave a clear opening making the stirrup easily retrievable. This increase in stirrup retrieval puts the rider back in control and allows them to proceed and compete at their highest possible efficiency. 45 Degrees seems to be the preferable preset angle for Show Jumpers and Event Riders.
  
• 90 degrees - Presetting the irons at 90 degrees results in no leather pressure across the shin and leaves the iron completely open for retrieval. At 90 degrees, the MDC Intelligent Stirrups® are preforming at their maximum level: no leather burns, maximum retrieval and the greatest safety, as the stirrup tends to remain open allowing the dislodged rider to clear the stirrup safely and easily. 90 Degrees seems to be the preferable preset for Dressage, Endurance and Trail Riders as well as general flat riding applications.
  
• Traditional Angle - Of course, the MDC Intelligent Stirrups® can be set at the traditional angle. This allows you to easily run up your irons.
• Details - The MDC Intelligent Stirrups® will perform at their best when partnered with a new pair of leathers. Old leathers have a slight turn to them and this will affect the accuracy of the 45 degree and 90 degree settings. As there are moving parts associated with the MDC Intelligent Stirrups®, it is important to inspect your stirrups regularly. Keep them clean and free from debris. WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

Available in sizes 4 1/4", 4 1/2", 4 3/4" and 5". Click here to learn how to choose the correct size MDC Intelligent Stirrup. Choose from stainless steel or a beautiful, black satin powder coated finish.MDC Comfort Stirrup - black