Studs? (20 Characters)?
So this weekend we had the final JDRP clinic with Becky Holder. It went really well- It was focused more on the long-format eventing, so we did Roads and Tracks, Steeplechase, and XC. Loads of fun.
But because of Steeplechase and the XC being in the woods (A little greasy) everyone who had holes drilled were using studs. However, there was a little dispute over what they used exactly that made me wonder what YOU guys have heard and the reasoning behind it.
I've always heard to put your business studs (Mud studs, Grass tips, ect.) on the outside, and road studs of the same size on the inside, just to even it out so not as much torque is created when the horse lands. I've also always heard to only stud the fronts when it's really bad, and when you do to not stud as heavily as the hinds because when you jump the horse needs to slip a little on landing, and having large studs prevent this, causing extra shock to the legs.
So, I had medium grass tips on the outside of his hinds, and medium road studs to the inside of his hinds. None on front.
But others did/said this:
- Put only one stud on the outside of all four feet; That way, if the horse takes a funny step, the hoof can still pivot.
- Put full grass tips behind.
-Put studs only on the outside; none on the inside.
So, what have you heard and what do you think? Becky recommended doing what I did, so I'm not worried about my methods, just curious.
Ooooookay then......This has been REALLY tough to go through, with ALL the answers, but I just haven't reached a conclusion yet....:P