The object of this study is to establish the groundwork for a new safety standard on stirrups, more specifically, by developing a foundation for a test procedure. There are many situations when a safety stirrup is needed, both immediate safety and proactive safety. However, most important is to set standards and reassure the immediate safety.

Many consumers do not know that today, there is no requirement to commercially label safety stirrups. Since riding is a dangerous sport, safety is important to protect from risks and injury. The rising awareness of safety in society, combined with the many new models on the stirrup market, can make the customer wonder what is really safe. '

Through a survey, observations, and interviews, this study has defined the concept of safety in the context of stirrups and when it is needed. It has been established that the risk of getting stuck and dragged behind the horse can lead to severe injuries and is the most important event that immediate safety in the stirrup should prevent. Therefore, the study has focused on immediate safety, and that should be the main focus when developing the standards around safety stirrup. The secondary is proactive safety, which should not be forgotten. Proactive safety is which gives the rider better balance and prevents falling off. From these findings, a comprehensive testing procedure is proposed to evaluate these safety functions effectively. The test procedure has three categories: basic test, robot test, and simple test. This protocol aims to lay the foundation for a standardised safety assessment in the design and evaluation of stirrups, ensuring both immediate and proactive safety for riders.