Undeniably the best shock absorption on the market for your knees

Using Winderen Knee Protect Solution stirrups compared to regular stirrups offers the following benefits:

• Reduced strain or duration of strain on the muscles around the knee by 14 seconds per minute at walk and 5-7 seconds less at trot or canter.
• Reduced strain or duration of strain on the ligaments around the knee by approximately 25 seconds per minute at walk and 9-10 seconds less at trot or canter.
• Significant improvement in E-scores (reduced knee exposure to stress and impact over time) and ST-scores (less stressful effect of forces around the knee) during walk.
• Significantly improved rider comfort and sense of leg stability (self-assessment) during riding compared to the owner's existing stirrups.

Precise research confirms that Winderen stirrups significantly reduce the load on the knee, which in turn reduces rider overload and increases the working efficiency of leg muscles and joints. As a result, the rider gains a more stable leg position and better balance in the saddle, significantly improving the comfort of both rider and horse.

• Correct and comfortable leg position
• Significantly reduced strain on the knee joints.
• Stable and unchanging foot position in the stirrup.

The innovative Winderen Knee Protect Solution stirrups, featuring a kinetic energy damping system, significantly reduce the strain on the rider's knee joints during riding, especially when jumping over obstacles or cross-country fences. At the same time, Winderen Knee Protect Solution stirrups allow for an exceptionally firm and unchanging foot position on the stirrup, ensuring stable and comfortable optimized use of the lower limb.

Upper stirrup damper

Designed to absorb some of the energy generated by the direct pressure on the stirrup leathers from the stirrup loops. This primarily functions when landing after jumps, making the rider feel safer and more confident.

Lower tread damping part

Absorbs some of the energy generated when landing from an obstacle, and also provides stable and comfortable foot support in dressage and eventing. Also suitable for the needs of endurance riders, such as long-distance riding.

Adjustable inclination

Considering different rider preferences, the inclination of the stirrup tread can be individually adjusted, allowing for a classic (flat) setting and up to a 5-degree tilt.

Tread grip

The tread is made of durable and highly wear-resistant composite material. The spiked protrusions improve the grip of the shoe sole and prevent the foot from slipping off the stirrup. If the hard-wearing spikes wear out, you can send your pair of stirrups back to us, and we will replace the tread with a new one through Winderen :)

Technical specifications

To achieve the correct stirrup weight, the metal frame is made of high-quality and durable aluminum. The tread and protective parts are made of durable composite. This way, we achieved a weight of 560g / 1.24 lb per stirrup.

This weight was described as "appropriate" by most riders in tests. They are neither too light nor too heavy. Thanks to the right balance, they are almost unnoticeable.