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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-17T11:32:56.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "There are calls for a standard for all stirrups, not just safety onesThere is real doubt about how safe “safety stirrups” are – but manufacturers have been urged to help work towards a safety standard. British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) executive director Claire Williams gave an overview of the situation, at the BETA safety conference on 21 April. “Please, whenever I say ‘safety stirrups’, think about inverted […]",
  "title": "How safe are ‘safety stirrups’? Why work must start on a standard"
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