Stud Research!

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Hello Everyone,

I am currently a 4th year mechanical engineering student at The University of Sheffield and my final year project is to investigate the traction effects of studs in horse shoes. No scientific research has ever actually been done to see where riders should place studs in different ground conditions, so I am hoping to set up a mechanical rig to mimic the action of horse shoes with different stud formations in various surfaces.
I have show-jumped most of my life so have a good background in the area but I have formulated a questionnaire to help get a better idea of how riders use studs in the wider equestrian world.
The questionnaire is only 6 short questions and shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. I have put the link below, and would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete it!

Thank you very much!

Kate Carson

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Xy8UXCPGk6SsKqypWWE9sw_3d_3d
 
Would be interested in any conclusions. Have completed survey.
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Thanks to everyone who's done the survey, getting flooded with results, and the comments are really interesting.

I'll keep the forum up to date with results, and hope to have a published paper at some point next year!

Kate
 
hi, my main use for studs is on on hard ground grass which has just been rained on (wouldn't use them on hard ground and only use back studs on medium wet ground - not sure your survey gives this option. would also like to know the results
 
Good idea for a study.

I am sure that stud use is a risk factor for certain injuries such as pastern fractures and fetlock injuries. Would be interesting if you could look at the forces placed through the lower limb during their use.
 
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