StudFast

StudFast Studs

StudFast Studs are safer, kinder, and easier to put in, as they are made of a less punishing material than metal. The flip side of this is that while you're less likely to damage yourself, your horse, and the thread in your horseshoe, you are more likely to damage the studs themselves. Our patented polymer stud is less hard-wearing than the steel alternative, but there's no reason they can't last if you look after them as best you can.

Details of the Stud:

The longevity of StudFast studs depends on so many factors. The size and weight of your horse the intensity and demand of the activity and whether you ride over abrasive surfaces. To ensure your studs last longer, StudFast recommend avoiding abrasive and solid surfaces as much as possible. Not just because this will cause more wear to your StudFast studs but, as is the case with metal studs, it is also not great for your horse as it unbalances the natural footfall. If you must walk on such surfaces go slowly and dismount where possible, and you may find your StudFast stud wears more than a traditional metal stud. StudFast advise cleaning your studs after each use, as mud and grit might cause wear to the threads when you next try to apply them. Their suggestion is to use some warm soapy water. The good news is that it does not matter if they are left in a bucket of water for a week because there is no chance of rusting and you will not need to go through the messy process of oiling your studs before use. Their only warning is to be careful that your horse or pony does not confuse them for a small piece of carrot. Aside from being unimpressed by the taste, they don’t hold any nutritional value.

StudFast Studs

If the studs do not come into contact with abrasive surfaces and are threaded correctly in stud holes which have been cleaned out properly, your StudFast studs should last many of uses. After three years of testing their prototypes on a number of ground conditions, they estimate that they should last many uses. Unlike metal studs, they will not erode through rusting. And because of their vivid orange brand color identity, they are much easier to find when you drop them in the long grass or mud!

Whilst they have not experienced breakages in their trials, after frequent use, their technical expert tells us that they may be more prone to snapping at the base. In the unlikely event that a stud snaps on the first use then StudFast will offer a refund.

As well as saving horses and riders from pain and discomfort, they also pledge to save the planet. Their studs are recyclable, and use compostable and biodegradable packaging.

Fun Facts:

Nicky Hill got the fastest round in cross country using the Supa Studs. And also Lauren Innes used them in her round.