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Stay Safe and Keep Your Balance with Toe Stoppers

Published on Thursday, June 14, 2012 in General

We should all be concerned about safety when riding, so be sure to check out Toe Stoppers, a device that attaches to your stirrup irons to give balance and prevent you from being dragged through a fall.

Riders lose their concentration when their feet slip forward, Toe Stoppers prevents this from happening. Leading riders and instructors claim that Toe Stoppers is the best product for keeping riders feet in the correctly balanced riding position, on the ball of the foot at all times.

Toe Stoppers are made of durable, lightweight material and attach easily to your stirrup with velcro, making for comfortable safe riding and dismounting. Apart from looking good and blending in with the riders boot, Toe Stoppers give riders a competitive advantage.

Amazingly, Toe Stoppers has won eight international awards, plus best invention 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Legendary jockey Peter Cook agreed with over 150 jockeys, who completed a health and safety trial, that Toe Stoppers gives riders a competitive advantage and should be made a compulsory safety device for all forms of riding.

Several top competitors use Toe Stoppers including eventer Megan Jones (pictured) who says, "The Universal Toe Stopper is something I will not jump without and I insist that all my staff use them as well. They have transformed many of my nervous clients into totally confident cross country riders." While showjumper Chris Chugg says, "Toe Stoppers are a fantastic safety item. I highly recommend them to all riders, in particular novice and young riders. I will not teach children without them. Not only are they safe but they help enforce the correct placement of the foot in the iron for better balance."

David Hayes, champion race horse trainer is also a fan, "Since June 2006, all riders employed by me have been using Toe Stoppers. They guarantee safety and eliminate the possibility of getting a foot caught in a stirrup iron in the case of a potential fall."

There’s no doubt that Toe Stoppers has many fans around the world, why not try them for yourself? It takes no time to incorporate them into your riding tack and you’ll notice the improvements in balance, comfort and riding position from day one. Toe Stoppers, the only proven product that riders say can prevent a fall.

Toe Stoppers are available throughout Australia, so ask for them at your nearest saddlery or contact Equine Performance Pty Ltd on 1300 886 968 for the stockist closest to you.


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