Stirrup Covers: Protection for Saddle Flap and Irons Every Day
A cover over the stirrups protects your saddle leather from dents and scratches. That way your saddle stays looking good in the tack room and in transit.
Waldhausen Stirrup Cover for Saddle, Soft Chloroprene Rubber, Pair
Regular price: €10.44
Stirrup Covers: small cover, big effect
Hanging stirrups knock against the saddle flap when you carry or transport the saddle and quickly leave scratches in the leather. Stirrup covers are padded sleeves that you pull over the irons after riding. They protect not only the saddle but the stirrups themselves. Here you will find models made of soft fabric and padded versions in a sporty design.
When covers are especially useful
Saddles that are moved a lot benefit most: on the way from the stable to the arena, in the trailer to a show or in a busy tack room where saddles hang close together. Stainless steel irons also pick up scratches from knocking against each other, and treads collect less dirt when they are covered. Many riders leave the irons run up on the leathers and simply slip the covers over them.
Easy care and quick to put on
Good stirrup covers are stretchy, so they fit different stirrup sizes and still do not slide off. Fabric models can usually simply be washed when dust or horse hair builds up inside. Covers that also protect the saddle flap are handy if you often transport your saddle in the car or trailer. In a colour to match your saddle pad, they also look smart.
Frequently asked questions
Do stirrup covers fit safety stirrups?
With most models yes, because the sleeves are stretchy. For very wide or unusually shaped irons, a quick look at the measurements is worthwhile. What matters is that the cover does not keep the release mechanism under permanent tension.
Should I run up the stirrups when the saddle is hung up?
Yes, run-up irons lie more quietly against the saddle and knock less. With covers on top you are doubly protected. When leading a tacked-up horse, the stirrups should always be run up anyway.
Can I put stirrup covers in the washing machine?
Fabric covers usually yes, ideally in a laundry bag at a low temperature. Padded models with rigid parts are better washed by hand. Let them dry thoroughly before you pull them over the stirrups again.
Covers for stirrups and saddle
Scratches on the saddle flap often happen without you noticing: carrying the saddle to the arena, putting it down on the saddle rack or on the drive to a show. Stirrup covers prevent this with very little effort. After riding you simply pull them over the run-up irons, and the metal rests softly wrapped against the leather. At the same time, stirrups and treads stay cleaner because less dust settles on them. Fabric covers are easy to wash, while padded versions give especially good protection in transit. If you like a well-kept saddle or often take yours along in the car, stirrup covers belong in your basic kit. They take up hardly any space and fit into any grooming box. In a colour to match your saddle pad, the whole look comes together nicely.