Peacelily
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Quick opinions please
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Peacelily
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hmm its 50:50 so far - interesting...
Silverspring
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I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
stencilface
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I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
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Just to say though....
Some SJers will wear studs on a surface if its a speed class and they want extra grip on the turns. The studs they use for this are mahoosive.
This doesn't really apply to the 80cm SJer really, but just thought I'd point it out
I would associate them more with showjumping, because eventers would be smothering their horses in leather if they wore one, what with the martingale, 5 point breastplate (with fur).......
I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
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Just to say though....
Some SJers will wear studs on a surface if its a speed class and they want extra grip on the turns. The studs they use for this are mahoosive.
This doesn't really apply to the 80cm SJer really, but just thought I'd point it out
I would associate them more with showjumping, because eventers would be smothering their horses in leather if they wore one, what with the martingale, 5 point breastplate (with fur).......
Elle1085
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I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
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Sjers wear stud guards inside and on a surface outside cos quite a few horses (mine included) catch themselves without studs, its the mark of a very carefull front end, eventers are don't tend to be so careful so therfore are less likely to need a stud guard
. also we don't like to waste money buying different girths for every occassion
I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
In saying that plenty of eventers use them (correctly as a general rule) but it seems to be at a higher level. SJer start using them at 80cm, eventer seem to start using them at intermdiate which is about 4ft if I'm right? Bit if a difference IMO
Disclaimer
The view and opinions made in this post are completely my own. it's a total generalisation and is clearly meant to be offensive toward SJer and kiss eventer behinds.
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Sjers wear stud guards inside and on a surface outside cos quite a few horses (mine included) catch themselves without studs, its the mark of a very carefull front end, eventers are don't tend to be so careful so therfore are less likely to need a stud guard
Peacelily
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yeah i was under the same opinion, thought that most showjumpers wore them (but couldn't understand why) and yes it was the eventers who you might argue needed them most - but didn't tend to 'cos they're harder! 
again - total generalisation and wanted to find out what the general concensus was on the topic before just writing a general sweeping statement of "Stud gaurds are found more predominately in showjumping spheres..."
i was also thinking if there is a difference in the jumping technique as associate sj's with a snap up with their legs and tuck them in close to clear poles neatly whereas eventers tend to snap up for more forward to stretch over obstacles ...maybe i've spent far to loong at a computer thinking about it nad just watching it could be a bit more proactive..ho hummm
(hitting the boredom part of work!) lol!
again - total generalisation and wanted to find out what the general concensus was on the topic before just writing a general sweeping statement of "Stud gaurds are found more predominately in showjumping spheres..."
i was also thinking if there is a difference in the jumping technique as associate sj's with a snap up with their legs and tuck them in close to clear poles neatly whereas eventers tend to snap up for more forward to stretch over obstacles ...maybe i've spent far to loong at a computer thinking about it nad just watching it could be a bit more proactive..ho hummm
(hitting the boredom part of work!) lol!
stencilface
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i was also thinking if there is a difference in the jumping technique as associate sj's with a snap up with their legs and tuck them in close to clear poles neatly whereas eventers tend to snap up for more forward to stretch over obstacles ...maybe i've spent far to loong at a computer thinking about it nad just watching it could be a bit more proactive..ho hummm
(hitting the boredom part of work!) lol!
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TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
i was also thinking if there is a difference in the jumping technique as associate sj's with a snap up with their legs and tuck them in close to clear poles neatly whereas eventers tend to snap up for more forward to stretch over obstacles ...maybe i've spent far to loong at a computer thinking about it nad just watching it could be a bit more proactive..ho hummm
(hitting the boredom part of work!) lol!
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TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
Peacelily
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TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
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how can they do that when they've got their hooves over their eyes so they don't have to watch
TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
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how can they do that when they've got their hooves over their eyes so they don't have to watch
Silverspring
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TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
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Which is the way it should be! This whole snapping of legs malarky is a recent trend brought about by crossing lovely TB's that know taking off miles away and seeing what happens is the right thing to do with cold bloods that think they need to preserve energy for the winter. The outcome is a horse that will jump but want to do it sensibly and without over excertion. *wanders off mumbling stupid fancy horses with their leg snapping action...*
TBH, I don't think eventers ever 'snap up' their legs, just take off far away and pedal
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Which is the way it should be! This whole snapping of legs malarky is a recent trend brought about by crossing lovely TB's that know taking off miles away and seeing what happens is the right thing to do with cold bloods that think they need to preserve energy for the winter. The outcome is a horse that will jump but want to do it sensibly and without over excertion. *wanders off mumbling stupid fancy horses with their leg snapping action...*
Toby_Zaphod
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I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
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It's true that some owners put stud girths on their horses as a fashion statement, but I think that that's what happens with a lot of horse wear. There are others, my daughter being one, who puts a stud girth on her horses when they are jumping because it protects her horse. If you saw the damage to the stud guard you would understand why they are worn.
Although they are mainly for stud protection she jumped last night in our menage without studs & there was fresh damage on the guard so it does its job.
I believe they are predominantly used by show jumpers as they tend to jump through more doubles & combinations that require the snapping up of the front legs when stud to belly injuries could occur.
I went with SJing as they seem to wear them all the time whether they are jumping on grass or surface (and don't have stud in!) it seems to be a fashion statement in the SJing world and that's how I assocaite it.
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It's true that some owners put stud girths on their horses as a fashion statement, but I think that that's what happens with a lot of horse wear. There are others, my daughter being one, who puts a stud girth on her horses when they are jumping because it protects her horse. If you saw the damage to the stud guard you would understand why they are worn.
Although they are mainly for stud protection she jumped last night in our menage without studs & there was fresh damage on the guard so it does its job.
I believe they are predominantly used by show jumpers as they tend to jump through more doubles & combinations that require the snapping up of the front legs when stud to belly injuries could occur.
Jane_Lou
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We event and have been advised that we need to use a stud guard on our boy as he is very tidy in front, until now we have not used one but I baulked at using pointed studs on hard ground last weekend as I don't have one yet!