dopeesophee
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im going to talk to my farrier about studs and holes etc, for when i want to start eventing and xc
just wondering what everyone else does
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just wondering what everyone else does
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stud holes
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tikino
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two holes in each foot one at each side keeps foot balanced
dopeesophee
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i know where they go, but im not sure what length etc
the eventers i groomed with only have one small stud on the outside of each foot
the eventers i groomed with only have one small stud on the outside of each foot
tikino
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it depends on the ground on the day of the event as there is diferent studs depending on ground coditions
dopeesophee
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ok
what lengths do people normally use, like i said the eventers only ever use small studs on the outside
and do you really need them?
what lengths do people normally use, like i said the eventers only ever use small studs on the outside
and do you really need them?
TS_
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Depends on the horse IMO. I just got back from PC camp where it didn't just rain, it poured! Ground was awful! I didn't have studs in and didn't slip much. That's on my skinny minny mare. However my friend on her big cob had studs in and she still slipped about. So I think you have to access the ground conditions on the day and know your horse.
tikino
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the studs do not stay in perminatly. when i go to a show/event i put studs in to suit the groung. you need to change them depending on ground or you could put as lot of strain on horses tenedons etc
suzysparkle
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Very personal choice re 1 or 2 per shoe. Personally I only use them behind ( I don't compete at a huge level so don't need them in front) but I do use 2 in each shoe. If I had a Horse that moved close behind then I'd only use them on the outside.
As for size, basically sharper ones for hard ground and fatter ones for soft ground. Usually use longer ones behind in deeper going. I have supastuds and have used the small conical ones the most. The bullet one is good for soft ground and the sharp one for very hard ground. I also have the maxi domes for if it's ever very deep but not needed them yet.
A lot depends on your Horse as well. Mine is a good old fashioned Irish type and he's pretty good at keeping his feet anyway. One of the reasons I've only used them behind. If I competed more I'd put holes in front but would only use them if it was really slippy. I used to have front holes but never used them.
As for size, basically sharper ones for hard ground and fatter ones for soft ground. Usually use longer ones behind in deeper going. I have supastuds and have used the small conical ones the most. The bullet one is good for soft ground and the sharp one for very hard ground. I also have the maxi domes for if it's ever very deep but not needed them yet.
A lot depends on your Horse as well. Mine is a good old fashioned Irish type and he's pretty good at keeping his feet anyway. One of the reasons I've only used them behind. If I competed more I'd put holes in front but would only use them if it was really slippy. I used to have front holes but never used them.
dopeesophee
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i understand why you use them and how...
i just wanted to find out what sort of lengths different people use and whether i would want to do what they do
i think its probably best to talk to my farrier...
suzysparkle, the advice re close back legs is v. helpful... farrier shoes differently to stop wilma catching herself behind as shes quite close
i just wanted to find out what sort of lengths different people use and whether i would want to do what they do
i think its probably best to talk to my farrier...
suzysparkle, the advice re close back legs is v. helpful... farrier shoes differently to stop wilma catching herself behind as shes quite close
suzysparkle
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If that's the case then I would either make sure you boot up well behind (with the boots extending up high inside) or don't use them inside. I used to work for a SJ'r and one of his Horses studded himself badly in front. Had he been wearing over-reach boots injury might not have happened (injury caused by other front foot).
Length depends enormously on the ground and how tight you want to turn. I saw several Horses fall at a CCI 3DE last year and all of them were when turning corners. A lot of SJ's at high levels in deep going use 3 studs behind and they are pretty long.
Farriers tend to have mixed opinions. I've spoken to a few and there's a 50/50 mix of using 1 or 2!! I would definately base that decision on how the Horse moved and of course your own farrier will assess this.
Length depends enormously on the ground and how tight you want to turn. I saw several Horses fall at a CCI 3DE last year and all of them were when turning corners. A lot of SJ's at high levels in deep going use 3 studs behind and they are pretty long.
Farriers tend to have mixed opinions. I've spoken to a few and there's a 50/50 mix of using 1 or 2!! I would definately base that decision on how the Horse moved and of course your own farrier will assess this.
dopeesophee
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thanks thats a great help
i dont even do flatwork without 4 brushing boots and overreaches :L
so dont worry, she will be booted up and i will get a stud guard if i need it
i dont even do flatwork without 4 brushing boots and overreaches :L
so dont worry, she will be booted up and i will get a stud guard if i need it
kerilli
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there are lots of posts about this in the past. i always use 2 in the front and either 1 or 2 in the back depending on whether the horse twists his hindfeet in the stance phase (many do) - if they do, they get 1 stud only, if not, 2.
imho it is dangerous to go xc without studs. you even feel the difference in the dressage, fwiw.
imho it is dangerous to go xc without studs. you even feel the difference in the dressage, fwiw.
Toby_Zaphod
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We use 2 studs in both front & back. Length of studs obviously depends on the conditions. Don't feel that you must use the same length of stud or shape of stud on both inside & outside of the shoe because you don't have to.
