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- Horseshoe studs help horses maintain grip and confidence especially on slippery or tricky ground conditions.
- Incorrect selection or prolonged use of large studs on firm ground can cause injuries such as vertical hoof fractures.
- Experts advise using studs in pairs placed according to horse type, movement, competition, and ground softness for optimal performance.
- Showjumper Holly Smith commented that some riders focus too heavily on blaming their studs instead of paying attention to their own riding skills.
- Proper stud use improves horse safety and performance but should not replace good riding or training, and studs should be removed after competition.
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Using horseshoe studs can improve your horse’s confidence, especially when competing on tricky going.
Using horseshoe studs can improve your horse’s confidence, especially when competing on tricky going. However, making the wrong choice can have disastrous consequences due to potential for injury through twists, strains and other injuries. From understanding when to use studs, to choosing the right stud for the going, our expert guide contains all you need to know. Why use horseshoe studs? Obviously in order to use studs, your horse needs to be …
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