StudFast® Patented Polymer Studs are a revolutionary solution for efficient, safe, and high-performance stud applications. Engineered with precision from patented polymers, these studs are entirely metal free, and are 7 times lighter than traditional studs.
How should I care for my StudFast® studs?
StudFast® suggest that, where possible, you try to avoid abrasive surfaces like concrete, tarmac and gravel, as these will cause more wear to your studs. As is the case with metal studs, it is not great for your horse, it unbalances the natural footfall and they are more likely to slip. If you have no option but to go over abrasive ground, StudFast® advise to go slowly.
It is also advised to clean your studs after each use, as mud and grit might cause wear to the threads when you next try to apply them. The good news is that it does not matter if they are left in a bucket of water for a week because they can’t rust! When applying your studs, be careful not to over-tighten with a wrench as this could damage the thread and make it more prone to snapping or causing it to ‘spin’ in the hole. However, you need to make sure the stud is in correctly and flush to the shoe. An exposed thread could also weaken it. You don’t need oil to lubricate the holes or the studs either.
What surfaces can you use StudFast® Studs on?
StudFast® studs are suitable for most terrains including grass, mud and artificial surfaces used in arenas or on takeoff and landing spots. StudFast® also advise that you can use them to travel as they have seen no damage to rubber floors or ramps during there trials – perfect if you have a horse who is difficult to handle in a competition environment.
How long do they last?
This depends on several factors:
- The size and weight of your horse
- The abrasiveness of the surface you ride on
- How your horse is shod
Whatever studs you use, StudFast® recommend asking your farrier to ‘countersink’ your stud holes. The nature of polymer is that it is a softer and more malleable material than traditional studs. This makes it easier to apply but also less hard-wearing.
It isn’t possible to ‘cross-thread’ your stud holes by forcing in a StudFast® stud. Doing won’t damage the stud hole, but may cause un-ever wear on the thread of the stud. If this happens, StudFast® advise replacing the studs for competition use.
As with any stud, StudFast® recommend cleaning your stud holes out as well as you can, as this will protect the thread and mean more uses. However, if the studs do not come into contact with abrasive surfaces and are threaded correctly in stud holes that have been cleaned out properly, your StudFast® studs should last many uses.
Unlike metal studs, these studs don’t rust, and owing to their vivid orange brand colour identity, they are much easier to find when you drop them in the long grass or mud.
After three years of testing on a number of ground conditions, StudFast® estimate that their studs should last between two and six uses.
How are they sustainable if they don’t last as long as metal studs?
Protecting the planet is important to StudFast; totally British and made from scratch, their studs are manufactured 25 miles from their HQ near Southampton, and all their packaging is UK made and fully recyclable.
StudFast® studs are also biodegradable and they can also be recycled to make other products. When your StudFast® studs reach the end of their lifespan, they can be returned to us here at Redpost, where you’ll receive 10% off your next set as a thank you for being eco-kind.
- Either return your used studs to our Totnes Store, or post them to: Returns, Redpost Equestrian Ltd, Lillisford Stud, Littlehempston, Totnes, TQ9 6NG
- If returning your studs back via post, please ensure you include the following details: Full name, contact number and email address.
- In-store, customers returning used StudFast® studs will have the 10% discount applied to their next StudFast® purchase.
- Used StudFast® studs returned via post will be emailed an exclusive, one-time use code to use on their next StudFast® purchase.
For further information, please contact our team by calling 01803 812040, or emailing [email protected]
