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Customer Reviews for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup

MDC Sport Classic Stirrup

Based on an Italian design, the MDC Sport Line brings to the market a combination of features not currently available from any one stirrup manufacturer.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(8 Reviews) 8
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Rating breakdown 8 reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
7 of 8(88%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Review 1 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Too Heavy

January 30, 2013
ByKAL3
fromNew York, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"After using my Royal Rider T3 stirrups since 2008, I found these way too heavy."
Review 2 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Worth their "Weight"

September 25, 2012
ByWenda
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I've tried the Equiwings polymer and aluminum, and also the Herm Sprenger jointed stirrups but the MDC Sport Classic Stirrups are the very best. They combine the wide tread of the Equiwings with the weight of the Herm Sprengers. I am not a fan of the jointed stirrups - they seem to cause me to slip off the stirrup more easily - but I do appreciate the comfort and safety of the wider based treads. What I did not know however was how nice it would be to have a stirrup already turned to just the right place, so it is ready to slip your foot in as soon as you sit down in the saddle. Now as I ride, my trainer is much happier with my leg and foot position. The MDCs really do live up to their advertisements. No recommendations for durability because I haven't used them long enough :)"
 
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Review 3 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Pain free knee

September 3, 2012
BySassafrasFarm
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I used to ride in Sprenger System 4 stirrups (loved them), but I took a nasty fall and tore the ACL and medial meniscus in my left knee. I rode without stirrups for 2-3 months after surgery. Every time I tried to ride with stirrups there was a terrible torque pulling/twisting my knee and I was in pain for the rest of the day. I decided to try the MDC's and I've been super pleased ever since. I won't ride in any other stirrup now. I use the 90 degree rotation on my bad leg and 45 degrees on my good leg. I LOVE the wide footbed. My trainer has no joint issues and doesn't rotate the stirrups when she rides my horse, but now she prefers the MDC wide footbed to any other stirrup too."
Review 4 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Stirrup

May 15, 2012
BySouthJerseyRider
fromSteelmantown NJ
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Being new to riding and having to get all of the necessary tack, I assumed a stirrup was a stirrup. I couldn't have been more wrong. I had trouble with my foot slipping in the first one I purchased, so I decided to get the "sand paper" inserts. Well, they weren't much better. So then I decided to try the "cheese graters" inserts and they were no better. Finally I reallized that I may need to look to a quality stirrup and luckily I found it. I couldn't be happier with these. My foot is secure. I don't think anyone would be disappointed if they purchased these. I'm glad I did."
Review 5 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great stirrup

April 27, 2012
BySouthJerseyRider
fromSteelmantown NJ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Got these a few weeks ago and really like them a lot. No more slipping out of my stirrups. You won't be disappointed."
Review 6 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Problem Solving Stirrups

December 12, 2011
Byhugahorse
fromSanta Fe, NM
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"These angle-adjustable stirrups have allowed me to go back to riding my dressage saddle. They position my feet automatically on (all five) balls of each foot, and at the 90° angle are easy to pick up. I love them. They even have silver filigree and pink rhinestones on one end. Who cares if the foot pads are gray! A terrific investment for me."
Review 7 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Stirrups

September 21, 2011
ByNNdog
fromNortheast
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I love these stirrups. The MDC design has really helped with my knee pain and your feet literally do not move in the stirrup with this new design. They also do not pick up sand/dirt off your boots like my comfort iron pads used to. I also prefer the more traditional look to black stirrups. They run true to size."
Review 8 for MDC Sport Classic Stirrup
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

mdc stirrups

May 30, 2011
ByShalamar
fromwisconsin
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I'm happy with my stirrups. They are nice and wide and they turn to give my leg a more natural feel. The only thing that I think I'd change is for it to have a white rubber pad, cause it's more what I'm used to. (Also I sold my old Mdc ultimate stirrups to one of my friends, in order to buy these and they are very happy as well)."