which studs for xc this weekend

[jumpsforfun]

Aside from the fact that I can't believe I'm having to stress about which studs to use for soft going in AUGUST, I need some advice please.

My horse is paranoid about his footing (not ideal for an eventer!). Normally, in the summer, I use medium sized conical studs which give grip when it's slippy and also penetrate into hard-ish ground. I tend not to jump him too early or late in the season as he loathes slipping when the ground is wet. I am out doing intro weekend and clearly it is going to be softer than I would normallly expect. Do I use a bigger conical stud ('precision response in deep going') or do you think an oval stud ('soft ground - good grip') would provide more stability?

Help - any advice welcome! Thanks.

 

[Fiona]

Would suggest a dome stud if the ground is definitely soft. It's just about perfect here though (NI) so if I was out this weekend would prob stick with the med conical studs which is what I tend to use all summer.
Fiona

 

[vic07]

where are you going? Firle? the ground is softer but not soft, I would put some big sharpish ones behind and then as small as possible in front depending on how slippy it is!

 

[jumpsforfun]

Thanks for your replies, much appreciated. I guess I will wait & see how slippy it is. Fingers crossed that the rain will all have soaked in and the going will be perfect!

 

[loopeepee]

Have you looked in this weeks horse and hound? There is a massive write up about different studs for different grounds or disiplines.