Peacock Stirrups Safety Concerns

These stirrups have an elastic band on one side replacing the metal branch on the outside of the stirrup.
Peacock stirrups safety concerns. Only after the falling rider is actually caught in the peacock stirrup does the concept of safety come into play. Adults are rarely seen using them. If you teach adaptive riding lessons you have a unique factor that can cause potential safety issues when using peacock stirrups your volunteers. I do not have peacock stirrups but i do use the kwik out stirrup irons.
One simple thing you can do to prevent a hanging rider during dismounts. People tell of severe cuts requiring extensive stitches in the groin torso or legs. Peacock stirrups are one of the original safety stirrups and have been on the market for years. In this video learn.
The kwik out stirrups look just like regular stirrup irons. How to put the stirrups on the saddle correctly. Further its open hook design presents additional safety concerns. There have been some terrifying accidents as a result.
If you use peacock stirrups in your lesson as your safety stirrup of choice be aware of the nub and hook that can get hung up on volunteers arena equipment fencing etc. The me the peacock stirrups are for children. I have used my pair of kwik outs for 9 years and they still look great.