Those stirrups are SUPER safe. They dont compare to anything else on the market. If you fall off, theres nothing trapping your foot since the outer side of it is fully open, and the magnet will just drop once that force of the fall hits. So I definitely think they're worth it from that argument!
I get that point.. But what if you have to jump of in case of an "emergency".. You can't get your feet out straight away because of the magnet and having to reach down twice to hold the "stirrup strap" before being able to pull your feet out can make the difference between getting of clean or getting injured.. How does that work in a situation like that?
@@jhorvers If you were to throw yourself out of the saddle the stirrups would come off one way or another, even if it meant the leathers following above the saddle... I understand your concern but I have personally not heard about any situations like that where the rider used Ophena stirrups and got problems because of them. I guess you'll have to ask in a forum specific for ophena users to find an answer to your concerns.
@@jhorvers there is a movement to get them off your foot without having to use your hands you kind of tilt your foot outward until the magnet isn’t connected anymore and with some practice it is very easy and quick
I would say a cheaper and just a safe option would be toe cages, they only cost $30 I use them for trail riding also so that branches etc are less likely to go into the stirrup
@@jhorvers I've had emergency dismounts in these stirrups and they come off really easily. I got them after I got bucked and dragged by a horse resulting in a broken ankle. I refuse to use any other stirrup now.
My hips are cocked to an angle from years of carrying server trays. I have the worst time keeping my right stirrup because of it, but I also don't want to make the problem worse by shortening the leather more than the left foot. I'm super tempted to try these out. I do mounted archery so being able to keep my foot in the stirrup is super important since your hands are so busy.
I wonder how the stirring would impact the jumping part of your riding. It was interesting and beneficial observing the dressage aspect of the stirrups would be which makes sense in your review. Now I wonder how the stirrups would be with you and Chase? That would be a good follow up/part 2 review
@@suxe9021 my first time using them I accidentally put the left one on the right side😅 so then they don't work, but when I switched them it was much better obviously😂
@@suxe9021 it does really take time to get used to them tho, for me it took like two/three weeks I think before I really got used to them, now I couldn't go without 😅
Agreed! I'd love to see a video jumping just to see how beneficial they are. Really interested in buying them, but it's a lot of money, so a non sponsored opinion jumping would be awesome!
Thank you for the smell test. That's without a doubt one of the most important things when reviewing a product. 🤣 No matter how amazing the product is, if it smells bad, I don't want it anywhere near me. 😅
Could you please try the wide stability stirrup leathers? they are supposed to stabilise the lower leg when jumping by increaseing the surface area in contact with the saddle
I LOVE mine. I have a slim version. No double leather under my leg. The close contact feel is amazing. Not to mention. No bulk from a buckle under your thigh
i got these a few months ago, and i LOVE them.. it took me a while to get used to not being able to move my feet in the stirrups but i feel much safer & secure when using these stirrups. the price point is high - i agree with that but i honestly really love them and i put them on every horse i ride! i’ve yet to jump with them but I imagine it would be pretty normal.
I usr them for jumping and there sooo good. When you get yeeted you still have your stirrup and personally has helped me keep my lower leg more stable! X
I would just like to add something that I didn't hear you say in your video. But these are amazing for riders with disabilities who struggle keeping their feet in their stirrups. I know someone who uses them where previously she would use elastic bands to keep her foot in her stirrup.
This is a brilliant point! They get around the need for toe caps for fall safety and other attachment methods for keeping them steady. As an accessibility product, they look really really handy!
The older I get, the more I play out potential dangerous scenarios in my head 🤯 and I do often think of the getting dragged one! These new stirrups with side release I personally find so offensively ugly. And not sure why they need to have basically a cheese grater as grips 🥴 I think these are much more attractive. I’d like to hear the thoughts after a few weeks use . Also emporio is looking amazing! He’s come on loads. Top job ⭐️
I love how well Emporio listens to you. I have a Tennessee walking horse gelding, he doesn't listen the best, he is a very smart but lazy horse and likes to play get out of work games like rooting. He is just a pleasure horse walk, gait and just hang out together. He is a sweetheart on the ground tho, seeks me out, loves grooming, scratches, and baths, he doesn't trot and has the smoothest running walk, so he has his charms.
I can say that if you’ve ever fallen off and your boot gets stuck in the stirrup and the stirrup bar doesn’t release as the horse is running (yes, that happened to me on a gravel road - horse spooked, jumped to the right and I went left) then I will say this is a true miracle device without ever putting a foot into it!
When I was learning to ride,the saddle was English,and my instructor told me the stirrups were safety stirrups. They would release,and drop,should I begin to fall off the horse.This never happened,however,it stuck with me all these years.I don't think I'll ever try these magnetic stirrups. Just saying.🙂🙃
As I mentioned, an English saddle has a release mechanism on the bar the stirrup leather goes through that is supposed to release the stirrup - it didn’t
Wow, I thought that was just a quick way to take your stirrup leathers off for cleaning. I'd never trust it to release if falling, that little bar is super stiff
@@lollywenzel7276 I mean why would you rely on that. It MIGHT release but I've never known anyone who doesn't keep them down. Just use the safety stirrups not these gimmicks
Ummmm, perhaps because I was 15 and my riding instructor told me that that’s why they were there? Perhaps you got better information - and good for you. I wasn’t so lucky and why not be open to new developments before automatically labeling them “gimmicks”
Not sure I'd go there. The horse appears to respond to your movement but if weight in the stirrup is important like for me, shifting or fiddling to find comfort could cause a reaction in my case I'd have a difficult time correcting. I'm glad to see you back and appreciate the time to share the review. It's always more helpful to visualize then just read. Thanks for sharing and your boy looks great. Hope Chase is doing well too. Miss seeing him.
I like the idea of those stirrups, but I think that by using them you are not really working on your balance as much as you would in normal stirrups I often lose stirrups in canter because I'm used to ride without a saddle more than with so I lift my ankles up (not heels) I feel like if I had magnetic stirrups it would make this issue more worse, because I wouldn't be even able to tell if i lift my ankles or not anymore Like i think the only good thing about those stirrups is that you are less likely gonna get your leg caught in it if you're falling
They can actually help you, you feel the weight of them a bit when you lift up like that and makes you more aware about doing that, I used to lift my left leg on days where my lower back hurt but I've stopped doing that now and I'm more stable in regular stirrups too. You can loose them just as easily as normal ones at least if you have the regular strenght magnet and normal sole thickness in your shoes. If you have thicker soles like in a lot of winter boots you need to have stable feet and with the regular strenght insole they will fall of just by lifting the foot a little bit. They now have an option with extra strong magnet insoles wich they recommend for para riders and thick soles I have not tried them so can't say how much stronger they are. When loosing them they are much easy to get on again, they are designed to stay out and not turn and lay against the horses belly.
You feel if you lift your legs up the stirrup Instead of losing it you feel it weight you down. They are heavier than standard stirrups so it's pretty significant feel
You should make a video of you jumping chase in them to see what it feels like jumping in them is really like to know as I feel I’d benefit from these but I want to know what they are like to jump in first x
I've had these for over half a year, and I LOVE them😍 I use them for literally everything, I'm a jumper myself so I just them mostly for that but also with dressage it's really nice cuz it's one less thing you have to think about it😂
I have been a rider for most of my life, a professional for 25 plus years. I ride with old style fillis irons. I have tried the wide irons, magnetic, angled and so on. My balance is not grounded as is with old style irons. Perhaps it is because that is what I am used to. I really don't like these short cuts to proper position. You must learn how to place and keep the iron on your feet. It's part of equitation which is not just for "show". Equitation keeps you grounded on your horse!
I think you are misunderstanding the point of these stirrups. They are not made to help you with being grounded, balance or anything like that. Its for safety. If you fall off your foot won't get stuck in the stirrup.
If you think a magnet is going to keep you on a horse it's simply not gonna happen. The only good might be to teach you at what angle the stirrup should be on your foot.
I totally agree, all the people who need these things really need to do lots of work with no stirrups instead which would be much more beneficial long term to their riding.
I bought them two years ago because my mare loves to make a 180 degree turn and go for a run whenever she fancies 😅 i LOVE them and would recommend to everyone! Helped me a lot and I didnt fall off anymore since I bought them. It's not that cheap but the quality is very good and I love them, so to me, it's worth the price! You can try them for 60 days and if you dont like them, you can return them for free :) If you turn your ankle to the outside, like make a 90 degree corner leg-foot, the stirrup will get loose, this is the easiest way to loose the stirrup. Only less positive thing i found out is that everything attaches to the magnet insole when you walk around in the stable. Nails and stuff 😅 but that's my only "complain" 😁
I have ophena stirrups since release I basically got second batch from preorder My first soles broke down, it turns out they improved the design and offered me free new pair. Shipping was free as well (Sweden to Poland) I jump in them on regular basis, I ride bucking horses in them I had awful accident before getting them and was dragged for few hundred meters by a stirrup. They are the only reason I still ride and I love them
Coming back from a ankle injury these stirrups helped when jumping till I got more flexibility in my ankle. To take your foot out its like riding a bike with your feet locked in to the peddles you rotate your heel outward like twisting your foot in the stirrups then you have less magnetic connection . I only use them now when jumping bigger jumps . The ankle is almost a 100% and I am not sure I will continue using them . I like to be able to slightly adjust my foot . But in the end they certainly did get me back on track jumping probably faster than without them . Take care
I never comment on your videos but this stirrup is so cool I’ve never seen anything like this and most barrel racers don’t wear things like that or bother wearing things that aren’t very good for them or their horses. You’re super cool and I look up to you as my favorite English rider bc you’re such a good rider and you’re a model and a equestrian I could never handle both.
They are ridiculously expensive and I’m not convinced the market would be there for us mere mortals. I watched Matt’s ankles and it definitely looked like his ankle was bent to the outside, which could cause issues for a lot of riders (I have weak ankles so I can appreciate this). I think the benefits would be incredible for para riders and can see them being a really great product for them.
I would only use them for safety when I fall from the horse I will loose the stirrups right away which isn’t given with normal stirrups. Did you already tried the safety stirrups without magnets?
I'm so glad you did this video, I've been looking at this product for about a year now, unfortunately they don't make western ones. Thanks for the review 🙂
@@milesmorgan7938 How hard is it for people to pick up their stirrups again. Point your toe and keep going it will basically swing back onto your foot if you have the right length
@@NoThankUBeQuiet huh? what's wrong with magnetic stirrups? are you expected to pickup your stirrup mid course when there is a jump approaching? what's wrong with using high quality, safe, magnetic stirrups?
@@NoThankUBeQuiet sure, it's easy to say point your toe and pick up your stirrup until you're cantering on the back of a horse with your stirrups flying left and right..
Maybe try them without the magnet insoles and add that to your review? Would be interesting to see how they compare to regular stirrups just from a safety point of view. Thanks!
It seems very scary to drive with this the feeling that your brace stays attached to your foot. I myself do not have a very stable foot, but I ride with safety bars but then the normal one with the rubber band. So this seems very strange to me I think you also get a different position of your foot on your bracket by the magnet. I think it would be cool to try someday but not to drive along
I have them and really like them, I got them when they were at a pre-sale price. I'm a bit scared of getting stuck my first fall of a pony I had gotten myself stuck in the stirrup (it was the regular safety stirrup with a rubber band) I ofc didn't have the best legs as a beginner and the pony got spooked during canter (some idiot slaming the door open and shouting) thankfully the pony stood still right after otherwise I would have been dragged. The stirrups felt a bit strange in the beginning, agree that they feel a bit restrictive, you can't shift your foot to an other position but got used to it pretty fast. I see that there are some misconceptions in the comments so hope to clear some up. 1 the normal magnet (they now have an extra strong option that I have not tested) is not strong enough to fix someone having trouble with loosing the stirrups, with regular sole thickness you just have to shake your feet a little bit to release them or if you have thin soles angle your foot a bit and lift the heal (ophena have a video showing that move) so the stirrups will come of if you tend to lift your feet during canter. However I have back problems and when it's really bad I used to loose the stirrups occasionally, but with ophena stirrups I got more aware of my feet and since I felt the weight a bit more when I started lifting the foot I could quickly push down in that stirrup and I got rid of that bad habit, and I have tried normal stirrups on some riding school lessons and I don't drop or slide around in them at all anymore. 2 Of course you can do a safety dismount, if you have time you can release them as normal or just swing your leg ower and dont care about the stirrups being attached they will get off, if you have really short leathers just stand a bit in the stirrups then get off, thankfully have not had a reason to try it myself yet. The father of my instructor just happened to do this the first time he tried them, he normally just get off and loose the stirrups in one go and well he did not think about the stirrups following him and that horse happens to be really sensitive so the horse spooked but none of them got harmed in the end. 3 I can't jump anymore thanks to my back but a lot of people use them for jumping, normally the ones that don't like them for jumping prefers something like sprengers flexible stirrups because those dampen the impacts better. 4 not a misconception but with the stronger magnet and not too thick shoes in the shoes they are indeed helpful to para riders. That got really long... hope it helped to answer some questions
I love the look of the stirrups, very stylish and modern. I've only ridden Western and some of the stirrups I used (way back in the day ) were so Clonky and huge. lol
I've been looking to get these for ages but yes a little on the pricey side when you can only use them for jumping here. Waiting on a sale, come on black Friday deals. Thanks for the review 🙂 P.S. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KEEP THEM, I'LL GLADLY LOOK AFTER THEM FOR YOU 😉
I have these stirrups I bought them after getting bucked off and dragged by a horse. I've had them for months and I love them so much, they are so safe.
Interesting! Thanku for reviewing. Added bonus to see how far your horse's training has progressed! He is looking 👌 Any chance you would be able to video a lesson or a full training session with Emporio. I'd really appreciate it 🙏 Thanks again for another informative vid
I’ve had some trouble keeping my ankles and feet at the girth when I trot or canter with normal stirrups and I thought with these stirrups it probably make it worse and my balance in the saddle will get worse and not improve. Another thought was what if the horse spooked and the rider can’t get off in time?
I absolutely LOVE my Ophenas! I feel a lot safer and actually think I get a better position with my feet and legs, maby because I can relax not having to worry about losing the stirrups. I also used to fiddle a lot with my feet in the stirrups before, so that felt pretty weird in the beginning but I quickly got used to it. And once you get the technique to get them of quickly it's possible to adjust the position of the foot a bit.
Thanks for doing the stirrup review. It’s an interesting product but what is the overall benefit to the Rider vs normal stirrups? Honestly, I don’t feel motivated to spend 300 euros + on these magnetic stirrups when my standard stirrups work perfectly well. You asked for other products to review. Since I have lots of dressage boots, spurs and dressage whips, it would be nice to see a review on one or more of that gear. Thank you! 😊
Very helpful video!! If anyone is looking for stirrups i HIGHLY recommend freejumps! The foot of the stirrup is quite wide theeefore you have a large base (idk how to put it🤣) for your foot therefore you feel extremely safe! They are super modern looking and come in multiple different colours😍I love mine and could never go back to metal stirrups!
I see that the magnet in the sole is not where the widest part of the foot is. According to Eckart Meynes you should put the widest part of your foot onto the stirrups, so your toes are loose and relaxed, and therefore your ankle and whole leg is so. If you put your toes on the stirrup, you must have tension in your toes when you put some weight into stirrups, the whole foot cannot relax, the ankle and so on. And you tend to lift the heel.
Im from sweden and i would love to try them 😍 a bit expensive and you are not allowed to compeet in them here (dressage) so i will keep on going with my classic stirrups 😂
These stirrups would be great for me as I have a left side weakness in my leg and don’t always keep a stirrup on that side. Thanks for the review. Have you ever done a review on a saddle, I would be interested to hear what you consider important when choosing a saddle.
I love the safety aspect of them. My sister had a terrible accident being caught in the stirrup and drug by the horse and getting kicked in the head. It left her with no sense of smell. I can see that these types of stirrups could prevent that sort of thing.
Your position I so beautiful. Your lines balance and seat is stunning. And your hands are so bloody kind its amazing to see. Awesome Matt and Jesse, we love you we really do but when you said electrocuted it made that love deeper. Keep up the funny comments cus the banter between you both is a huge part of your contents. Luv& light uk
I was wondering if these stirrups were for flat work only and if they’d make a pair for jumping. I can see the pros and cons of these stirrups but I would lean more towards buying them only because I normally train younger horses on the flat before I start teaching them to jump.
Matt thank you for the video. Could you review hoofboots/ "HORSE BOOTS" for us? (like explora or so) I am very curious about them Since not many people heard of them they are still such a mystery.
The kind the horse wears instead of shoes? My horse is barefoot, but goes on outrides in Scoot boots. We had a different kind before, but the older model, which didn't have a design that allowed water to drain out.
Something that would be good to address with these stirrups, they could be wonderful for people with certain disabilities. It could be very beneficial for them.
I have these because I have feet problems so have worked miracles for my riding. However the only thing I don't like about them is if you need to do a quick emergency dismount... You cant without taking the stirrups with your feet so makes that a bit difficult to do in my opinion in a bad situation could be fatal no? My opinion. Everything else is perfect.
I would think a less well trained rider would benefit from these magnetic stirrups. Someone of your level of riding expertise is much more sensitive to the placement of your foot in the stirrup. Love your honest critique of products. These stirrups seem very well made and durable. 💘 🐎 🐕 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
I Want those stirrups! I am a Barrel Racer and that is a huge balancing advantage act! It would teach me to use more leg and less mouth which is really important with gaming and Western riding. You have no choice but to learn how to stop readjusting in those puppies!
Can I also say this horse is one of thr most beautiful creatures I have ever seen. I have an ex racehorse retraining dressage but my next horse will 100% be a pre now
I'm on the fence still with them and like you, I readjust at times so indeed that's a concern, I'm curious what eventers have to say. Truthfully they are fierce however like anything you need to really get used to the product. I would definitely order and would like to try them
Hi Matt, cool video and thorough review. But did you realize you have the stirrups inside out? You should have the open side of the stirrup on the inside of your leg. You can check the pictures at the Ophena website. The balance will be different then, so maybe that will add positively to their feeling during riding?
"do you get electrocute when it rains?" has the same energy as "do we need water for the dryer?"
Giggle!!
Jesse,my man,having another "BLONDE MOMENT" LOL🙄🙄
I thought exactly the Same HAHA
Jesse, too cute.
"I’m not sponsored by them, don’t buy their products don’t buy this product " had me in tears😭😂🤣
same 😭😭
😂😂😂
Jesse: “will you get electrocuted?”
Matt: “I’ve lost all brain cells… ITS A MAGNET!”
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🤣🤣, I started laughing when I saw this comment.
Exactly what I was thinking! 🤣
to be fair as an electical engineering student... it could be an electrical magnet ... so
I'm a para rider and these stirrups have been my saviour! I should probably make a video about it!
Yes please do! Have you jumped with them on?
You definitely should!!
That sounds like a great perspective. The safety side could also be huge.
Those stirrups are SUPER safe. They dont compare to anything else on the market. If you fall off, theres nothing trapping your foot since the outer side of it is fully open, and the magnet will just drop once that force of the fall hits. So I definitely think they're worth it from that argument!
I get that point.. But what if you have to jump of in case of an "emergency".. You can't get your feet out straight away because of the magnet and having to reach down twice to hold the "stirrup strap" before being able to pull your feet out can make the difference between getting of clean or getting injured.. How does that work in a situation like that?
@@jhorvers If you were to throw yourself out of the saddle the stirrups would come off one way or another, even if it meant the leathers following above the saddle... I understand your concern but I have personally not heard about any situations like that where the rider used Ophena stirrups and got problems because of them. I guess you'll have to ask in a forum specific for ophena users to find an answer to your concerns.
@@jhorvers there is a movement to get them off your foot without having to use your hands you kind of tilt your foot outward until the magnet isn’t connected anymore and with some practice it is very easy and quick
I would say a cheaper and just a safe option would be toe cages, they only cost $30 I use them for trail riding also so that branches etc are less likely to go into the stirrup
@@jhorvers I've had emergency dismounts in these stirrups and they come off really easily. I got them after I got bucked and dragged by a horse resulting in a broken ankle. I refuse to use any other stirrup now.
My hips are cocked to an angle from years of carrying server trays. I have the worst time keeping my right stirrup because of it, but I also don't want to make the problem worse by shortening the leather more than the left foot. I'm super tempted to try these out. I do mounted archery so being able to keep my foot in the stirrup is super important since your hands are so busy.
I think they will be a great help for some people. The mounted archey sounds amazing! Like a Chinese saga
I wonder how the stirring would impact the jumping part of your riding. It was interesting and beneficial observing the dressage aspect of the stirrups would be which makes sense in your review. Now I wonder how the stirrups would be with you and Chase? That would be a good follow up/part 2 review
I have them, and I'm a jumper, they also work awesome with that as well.🥰
@@hpg.sporthorses8610 thank you for answer^^ I do wonder if there is sth about it you didn't knew before using them
@@suxe9021 my first time using them I accidentally put the left one on the right side😅 so then they don't work, but when I switched them it was much better obviously😂
@@suxe9021 it does really take time to get used to them tho, for me it took like two/three weeks I think before I really got used to them, now I couldn't go without 😅
Agreed! I'd love to see a video jumping just to see how beneficial they are. Really interested in buying them, but it's a lot of money, so a non sponsored opinion jumping would be awesome!
Emporio is looking gorgeous!!! He's maturing so beautifully, his movement is looking stunning but with a lot of ease. Fun to see him developing!
Thank you for the smell test. That's without a doubt one of the most important things when reviewing a product. 🤣 No matter how amazing the product is, if it smells bad, I don't want it anywhere near me. 😅
Perhaps the stirrups would be good for a para rider? You're such a good rider Matt, I love the way you and Jesse are with your horses!
Could you please try the wide stability stirrup leathers? they are supposed to stabilise the lower leg when jumping by increaseing the surface area in contact with the saddle
I LOVE mine. I have a slim version. No double leather under my leg. The close contact feel is amazing. Not to mention. No bulk from a buckle under your thigh
I think this would be more beneficial to the paraplegic riders maybe? Where they won’t have much leg control
They have two types. One made for Jumpers as it’s illegal in dressage and one with a stronger magnet design for paraplegic riders
@@lunamagicath1658 that is so awesome that they also thought of other riders needs and abilities ❤️
I've seen these EVERYWHERE! My trainer even has a set and loves them!
i got these a few months ago, and i LOVE them.. it took me a while to get used to not being able to move my feet in the stirrups but i feel much safer & secure when using these stirrups.
the price point is high - i agree with that but i honestly really love them and i put them on every horse i ride!
i’ve yet to jump with them but I imagine it would be pretty normal.
I usr them for jumping and there sooo good. When you get yeeted you still have your stirrup and personally has helped me keep my lower leg more stable! X
I would just like to add something that I didn't hear you say in your video.
But these are amazing for riders with disabilities who struggle keeping their feet in their stirrups. I know someone who uses them where previously she would use elastic bands to keep her foot in her stirrup.
This is a brilliant point! They get around the need for toe caps for fall safety and other attachment methods for keeping them steady. As an accessibility product, they look really really handy!
I have had them for nearly a year now. Wouldn’t use anything else. Honestly makes me feel so safe.
The older I get, the more I play out potential dangerous scenarios in my head 🤯 and I do often think of the getting dragged one! These new stirrups with side release I personally find so offensively ugly. And not sure why they need to have basically a cheese grater as grips 🥴
I think these are much more attractive. I’d like to hear the thoughts after a few weeks use .
Also emporio is looking amazing! He’s come on loads. Top job ⭐️
I have had these stirrups for almost 2 years now and I wouldn’t want any other stirrups anymore
I would love to see a second part of you trying it while jumping! This was a great test, but it would be interesting to see it with jumping.
I love how well Emporio listens to you. I have a Tennessee walking horse gelding, he doesn't listen the best, he is a very smart but lazy horse and likes to play get out of work games like rooting. He is just a pleasure horse walk, gait and just hang out together. He is a sweetheart on the ground tho, seeks me out, loves grooming, scratches, and baths, he doesn't trot and has the smoothest running walk, so he has his charms.
I can say that if you’ve ever fallen off and your boot gets stuck in the stirrup and the stirrup bar doesn’t release as the horse is running (yes, that happened to me on a gravel road - horse spooked, jumped to the right and I went left) then I will say this is a true miracle device without ever putting a foot into it!
When I was learning to ride,the saddle was English,and my instructor told me the stirrups were safety stirrups. They would release,and drop,should I begin to fall off the horse.This never happened,however,it stuck with me all these years.I don't think I'll ever try these magnetic stirrups. Just saying.🙂🙃
As I mentioned, an English saddle has a release mechanism on the bar the stirrup leather goes through that is supposed to release the stirrup - it didn’t
Wow, I thought that was just a quick way to take your stirrup leathers off for cleaning. I'd never trust it to release if falling, that little bar is super stiff
@@lollywenzel7276 I mean why would you rely on that. It MIGHT release but I've never known anyone who doesn't keep them down. Just use the safety stirrups not these gimmicks
Ummmm, perhaps because I was 15 and my riding instructor told me that that’s why they were there? Perhaps you got better information - and good for you. I wasn’t so lucky and why not be open to new developments before automatically labeling them “gimmicks”
Emporio is maturing beautifully, good work!
Not sure I'd go there.
The horse appears to respond to your movement but if weight in the stirrup is important like for me, shifting or fiddling to find comfort could cause a reaction in my case I'd have a difficult time correcting.
I'm glad to see you back and appreciate the time to share the review.
It's always more helpful to visualize then just read.
Thanks for sharing and your boy looks great.
Hope Chase is doing well too. Miss seeing him.
Thank you Matt, appreciate your thorough 🧐reviews and updates from past ones, good to know. 7:18 and Jesse 😂😂 comments ~ Very satisfying video! ❣❣❣
I like the idea of those stirrups, but I think that by using them you are not really working on your balance as much as you would in normal stirrups
I often lose stirrups in canter because I'm used to ride without a saddle more than with so I lift my ankles up (not heels)
I feel like if I had magnetic stirrups it would make this issue more worse, because I wouldn't be even able to tell if i lift my ankles or not anymore
Like i think the only good thing about those stirrups is that you are less likely gonna get your leg caught in it if you're falling
And there are FAR cheaper options if you want that
They can actually help you, you feel the weight of them a bit when you lift up like that and makes you more aware about doing that, I used to lift my left leg on days where my lower back hurt but I've stopped doing that now and I'm more stable in regular stirrups too.
You can loose them just as easily as normal ones at least if you have the regular strenght magnet and normal sole thickness in your shoes. If you have thicker soles like in a lot of winter boots you need to have stable feet and with the regular strenght insole they will fall of just by lifting the foot a little bit. They now have an option with extra strong magnet insoles wich they recommend for para riders and thick soles I have not tried them so can't say how much stronger they are.
When loosing them they are much easy to get on again, they are designed to stay out and not turn and lay against the horses belly.
You feel if you lift your legs up the stirrup
Instead of losing it you feel it weight you down. They are heavier than standard stirrups so it's pretty significant feel
You can just ride stirrupless at least once a week to keep your legs strong. I have these and I ride stirrupless at least once a week.
Can we appreciate how stunning emporios tale is 😍
Emporio looks great! It's been a while since we have seen him ridden.
I absolutely love these product reviews!
Please do more videos like these! (: I’ve always wondered about these stirrups, thank you for sharing your thoughts
You should make a video of you jumping chase in them to see what it feels like jumping in them is really like to know as I feel I’d benefit from these but I want to know what they are like to jump in first x
I’d really like to know not is
I have the stirrups and I think they are wonderful also for jumping
Iv tried all brands of irons in 55yrs, these are by far the best. I purchased a pair last year. Love love love them 💯
I've had these for over half a year, and I LOVE them😍 I use them for literally everything, I'm a jumper myself so I just them mostly for that but also with dressage it's really nice cuz it's one less thing you have to think about it😂
I have been a rider for most of my life, a professional for 25 plus years. I ride with old style fillis irons. I have tried the wide irons, magnetic, angled and so on. My balance is not grounded as is with old style irons. Perhaps it is because that is what I am used to. I really don't like these short cuts to proper position. You must learn how to place and keep the iron on your feet. It's part of equitation which is not just for "show". Equitation keeps you grounded on your horse!
I think you are misunderstanding the point of these stirrups. They are not made to help you with being grounded, balance or anything like that. Its for safety. If you fall off your foot won't get stuck in the stirrup.
@@maja2143 Safety is the product of good equitation. That is my point.
If you think a magnet is going to keep you on a horse it's simply not gonna happen. The only good might be to teach you at what angle the stirrup should be on your foot.
And there are stirrups designed just for not getting stuck. Beginner peacock stirrups!
I totally agree, all the people who need these things really need to do lots of work with no stirrups instead which would be much more beneficial long term to their riding.
I bought them two years ago because my mare loves to make a 180 degree turn and go for a run whenever she fancies 😅 i LOVE them and would recommend to everyone! Helped me a lot and I didnt fall off anymore since I bought them. It's not that cheap but the quality is very good and I love them, so to me, it's worth the price! You can try them for 60 days and if you dont like them, you can return them for free :)
If you turn your ankle to the outside, like make a 90 degree corner leg-foot, the stirrup will get loose, this is the easiest way to loose the stirrup.
Only less positive thing i found out is that everything attaches to the magnet insole when you walk around in the stable. Nails and stuff 😅 but that's my only "complain" 😁
I have ophena stirrups since release
I basically got second batch from preorder
My first soles broke down, it turns out they improved the design and offered me free new pair. Shipping was free as well (Sweden to Poland)
I jump in them on regular basis, I ride bucking horses in them
I had awful accident before getting them and was dragged for few hundred meters by a stirrup. They are the only reason I still ride and I love them
i haven’t ridden a horse since i was in middle school but every time, without fail, i’m here.
I honestly think that the magnetic stirrup is more beneficial for serious trail riding
He is such a beautiful animal. He also appears to be well mannered and kind. Calm.
Coming back from a ankle injury these stirrups helped when jumping till I got more flexibility in my ankle. To take your foot out its like riding a bike with your feet locked in to the peddles you rotate your heel outward like twisting your foot in the stirrups then you have less magnetic connection . I only use them now when jumping bigger jumps . The ankle is almost a 100% and I am not sure I will continue using them . I like to be able to slightly adjust my foot . But in the end they certainly did get me back on track jumping probably faster than without them . Take care
I never comment on your videos but this stirrup is so cool I’ve never seen anything like this and most barrel racers don’t wear things like that or bother wearing things that aren’t very good for them or their horses.
You’re super cool and I look up to you as my favorite English rider bc you’re such a good rider and you’re a model and a equestrian I could never handle both.
They are ridiculously expensive and I’m not convinced the market would be there for us mere mortals. I watched Matt’s ankles and it definitely looked like his ankle was bent to the outside, which could cause issues for a lot of riders (I have weak ankles so I can appreciate this). I think the benefits would be incredible for para riders and can see them being a really great product for them.
I would only use them for safety when I fall from the horse I will loose the stirrups right away which isn’t given with normal stirrups.
Did you already tried the safety stirrups without magnets?
I'm so glad you did this video, I've been looking at this product for about a year now, unfortunately they don't make western ones. Thanks for the review 🙂
I use these for show jumping and I just love them😍. By the way, the note is given to everyone 🤣
Hi Matt ! Wonderful job as always !!
Would love to have your opinion on the i-Bride bits, I'm pretty sure it would be a product you might like
Emporio is working so beautifully Matt!
I'm a bit skeptical. I think I prefer old school stirrups. But I haven't tried them yet.
I don't like them. Especially for riders who are "cheating" with those so they don't loose their stirrups
@@franziskastacker3457 it's not cheating, every rider has access to these stirrups.
@@milesmorgan7938 How hard is it for people to pick up their stirrups again. Point your toe and keep going it will basically swing back onto your foot if you have the right length
@@NoThankUBeQuiet huh? what's wrong with magnetic stirrups? are you expected to pickup your stirrup mid course when there is a jump approaching? what's wrong with using high quality, safe, magnetic stirrups?
@@NoThankUBeQuiet sure, it's easy to say point your toe and pick up your stirrup until you're cantering on the back of a horse with your stirrups flying left and right..
Maybe try them without the magnet insoles and add that to your review? Would be interesting to see how they compare to regular stirrups just from a safety point of view. Thanks!
Omg the electricity muck out fork I rember at one love these strip I want a per
Nice boots, Matt! Love the suede. I'm curious about the product but am also concerned magnetic stirrups cld be a crutch that discourages improvement.
It seems very scary to drive with this the feeling that your brace stays attached to your foot. I myself do not have a very stable foot, but I ride with safety bars but then the normal one with the rubber band. So this seems very strange to me I think you also get a different position of your foot on your bracket by the magnet. I think it would be cool to try someday but not to drive along
I have them and really like them, I got them when they were at a pre-sale price. I'm a bit scared of getting stuck my first fall of a pony I had gotten myself stuck in the stirrup (it was the regular safety stirrup with a rubber band) I ofc didn't have the best legs as a beginner and the pony got spooked during canter (some idiot slaming the door open and shouting) thankfully the pony stood still right after otherwise I would have been dragged.
The stirrups felt a bit strange in the beginning, agree that they feel a bit restrictive, you can't shift your foot to an other position but got used to it pretty fast.
I see that there are some misconceptions in the comments so hope to clear some up.
1 the normal magnet (they now have an extra strong option that I have not tested) is not strong enough to fix someone having trouble with loosing the stirrups, with regular sole thickness you just have to shake your feet a little bit to release them or if you have thin soles angle your foot a bit and lift the heal (ophena have a video showing that move) so the stirrups will come of if you tend to lift your feet during canter. However I have back problems and when it's really bad I used to loose the stirrups occasionally, but with ophena stirrups I got more aware of my feet and since I felt the weight a bit more when I started lifting the foot I could quickly push down in that stirrup and I got rid of that bad habit, and I have tried normal stirrups on some riding school lessons and I don't drop or slide around in them at all anymore.
2 Of course you can do a safety dismount, if you have time you can release them as normal or just swing your leg ower and dont care about the stirrups being attached they will get off, if you have really short leathers just stand a bit in the stirrups then get off, thankfully have not had a reason to try it myself yet. The father of my instructor just happened to do this the first time he tried them, he normally just get off and loose the stirrups in one go and well he did not think about the stirrups following him and that horse happens to be really sensitive so the horse spooked but none of them got harmed in the end.
3 I can't jump anymore thanks to my back but a lot of people use them for jumping, normally the ones that don't like them for jumping prefers something like sprengers flexible stirrups because those dampen the impacts better.
4 not a misconception but with the stronger magnet and not too thick shoes in the shoes they are indeed helpful to para riders.
That got really long... hope it helped to answer some questions
He is just so beautiful and very connected to you Matt.
I love the look of the stirrups, very stylish and modern. I've only ridden Western and some of the stirrups I used (way back in the day ) were so Clonky and huge. lol
I've been looking to get these for ages but yes a little on the pricey side when you can only use them for jumping here. Waiting on a sale, come on black Friday deals. Thanks for the review 🙂
P.S. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KEEP THEM, I'LL GLADLY LOOK AFTER THEM FOR YOU 😉
I really enjoy watching your videos.
I would really love if you could do a video on what products you use on your horses tails, they look amazing 🖤🥰
I have these stirrups I bought them after getting bucked off and dragged by a horse. I've had them for months and I love them so much, they are so safe.
Emporio's tail stuck in the velcro makes my brain just shut off everything Matt's saying XD
Interesting! Thanku for reviewing. Added bonus to see how far your horse's training has progressed! He is looking 👌 Any chance you would be able to video a lesson or a full training session with Emporio. I'd really appreciate it 🙏 Thanks again for another informative vid
Does anybody actually find Matt really funny 😂 so many TH-camrs just boringly talk to the cameras, Matt has enough fun with his own thoughts 😂
I’ve had some trouble keeping my ankles and feet at the girth when I trot or canter with normal stirrups and I thought with these stirrups it probably make it worse and my balance in the saddle will get worse and not improve. Another thought was what if the horse spooked and the rider can’t get off in time?
I absolutely LOVE my Ophenas! I feel a lot safer and actually think I get a better position with my feet and legs, maby because I can relax not having to worry about losing the stirrups. I also used to fiddle a lot with my feet in the stirrups before, so that felt pretty weird in the beginning but I quickly got used to it. And once you get the technique to get them of quickly it's possible to adjust the position of the foot a bit.
Just a quick question. I c,Ickes on your link for equestrian stockholm and it doesn’t show any products??
I think they’re allowed for competing in jumping but not dressage.
Just when I think how mature you are for someone so young I see moments like 7.19 to 7.26 and I think ...ahhh there it is!
Thanks for doing the stirrup review. It’s an interesting product but what is the overall benefit to the Rider vs normal stirrups? Honestly, I don’t feel motivated to spend 300 euros + on these magnetic stirrups when my standard stirrups work perfectly well.
You asked for other products to review. Since I have lots of dressage boots, spurs and dressage whips, it would be nice to see a review on one or more of that gear. Thank you! 😊
And how far Emporio has come! Wow such a development!
Very helpful video!! If anyone is looking for stirrups i HIGHLY recommend freejumps! The foot of the stirrup is quite wide theeefore you have a large base (idk how to put it🤣) for your foot therefore you feel extremely safe! They are super modern looking and come in multiple different colours😍I love mine and could never go back to metal stirrups!
“I’ve lost all brain cells” ITS A MAGNET NOT ELECTRICITY. Jesse:👁👄👁
I see that the magnet in the sole is not where the widest part of the foot is. According to Eckart Meynes you should put the widest part of your foot onto the stirrups, so your toes are loose and relaxed, and therefore your ankle and whole leg is so. If you put your toes on the stirrup, you must have tension in your toes when you put some weight into stirrups, the whole foot cannot relax, the ankle and so on. And you tend to lift the heel.
Im from sweden and i would love to try them 😍 a bit expensive and you are not allowed to compeet in them here (dressage) so i will keep on going with my classic stirrups 😂
I love my opheans, their perfect for the jumper round if you loose your stirrup and need to get it back without looking!
These stirrups would be great for me as I have a left side weakness in my leg and don’t always keep a stirrup on that side. Thanks for the review. Have you ever done a review on a saddle, I would be interested to hear what you consider important when choosing a saddle.
I love the safety aspect of them. My sister had a terrible accident being caught in the stirrup and drug by the horse and getting kicked in the head. It left her with no sense of smell. I can see that these types of stirrups could prevent that sort of thing.
They would be perfect for polocrosse. When you lean right over and lift opposite foot
I would get them of safety reasons. I ride alone a lot and I am so scared to get dragged after the horse in case of a fall
As I mentioned above, it DID happen to me and I wish I had had these stirrups
@@lollywenzel7276 Yeah absolutely when riding alone! But not for competing in dressage. I would like them as well as I ride alone a lot.
Your position I so beautiful. Your lines balance and seat is stunning. And your hands are so bloody kind its amazing to see. Awesome Matt and Jesse, we love you we really do but when you said electrocuted it made that love deeper. Keep up the funny comments cus the banter between you both is a huge part of your contents. Luv& light uk
OMG. What a fun video. :D I love when you do legit reviews.
I was wondering if these stirrups were for flat work only and if they’d make a pair for jumping. I can see the pros and cons of these stirrups but I would lean more towards buying them only because I normally train younger horses on the flat before I start teaching them to jump.
Oh i need these 😹 when my horse gets scared bc of plastic or something he jumps and turns around so fast.. i always lose one of my stirrups😭
Do you think this stirrup is better for dressage or jumping? Or are they about the same for both based off your quick experience with them
Hermès makes a stirrup like this for eventing. Not magnetic, but same shape for eventing.
Matt thank you for the video. Could you review hoofboots/ "HORSE BOOTS" for us? (like explora or so) I am very curious about them Since not many people heard of them they are still such a mystery.
The kind the horse wears instead of shoes? My horse is barefoot, but goes on outrides in Scoot boots. We had a different kind before, but the older model, which didn't have a design that allowed water to drain out.
There's always a moment in your videos when the two of you shine through😂 ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
Something that would be good to address with these stirrups, they could be wonderful for people with certain disabilities. It could be very beneficial for them.
Those are such a classy pair of stirrups; They are really cool 😎 !
I have these because I have feet problems so have worked miracles for my riding. However the only thing I don't like about them is if you need to do a quick emergency dismount... You cant without taking the stirrups with your feet so makes that a bit difficult to do in my opinion in a bad situation could be fatal no? My opinion. Everything else is perfect.
I would think a less well trained rider would benefit from these magnetic stirrups. Someone of your level of riding expertise is much more sensitive to the placement of your foot in the stirrup. Love your honest critique of products. These stirrups seem very well made and durable. 💘 🐎 🐕 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
I Want those stirrups! I am a Barrel Racer and that is a huge balancing advantage act! It would teach me to use more leg and less mouth which is really important with gaming and Western riding.
You have no choice but to learn how to stop readjusting in those puppies!
It looks like they are positioned a little high towards the toe. I wouldn't like not being able to shift my foot if I wanted to.
Can I also say this horse is one of thr most beautiful creatures I have ever seen. I have an ex racehorse retraining dressage but my next horse will 100% be a pre now
You should try them on your jump saddle!
Beautiful chill Emporio. He is foaming quite a bit though. Sometimes ist can be a teethissue.
I'm on the fence still with them and like you, I readjust at times so indeed that's a concern, I'm curious what eventers have to say. Truthfully they are fierce however like anything you need to really get used to the product. I would definitely order and would like to try them
Hi Matt, cool video and thorough review. But did you realize you have the stirrups inside out? You should have the open side of the stirrup on the inside of your leg. You can check the pictures at the Ophena website. The balance will be different then, so maybe that will add positively to their feeling during riding?
I wish I could attach a photo, but you’ll see on the website photos that they have it the way matt used it.
I’d love to see these in jumping! Also interested in the wide stirrups leathers
Please try these on Chase. It would be interesting to see how they work for showjumping :)
I want these so bad.
i know this is completely unrelated do the video, but where did you get the sweater you were wearing in the intro?? 😍
I want these so bad. I think they're more geared towards jumpers
Not at all! I’m a dressage rider and love mine
@@MaritvD not dressage legal though😭 at least in BD and DI anyway
I'm intruiged. Also as magnets are used for injuries would these help any foot\ ankle pain maybe?