{"id":7684,"date":"2024-05-15T17:29:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=7684"},"modified":"2024-05-31T10:43:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T09:43:28","slug":"studfast-care-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/studfast-care-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"StudFast\u00ae Polymer Studs Care Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

StudFast\u00ae Patented Polymer Studs are a revolutionary solution for efficient, safe, and high-performance stud applications. Engineered with precision from patented polymers<\/strong>, these studs are entirely metal free<\/strong>, and are 7 times lighter<\/strong> than traditional studs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How should I care for my StudFast\u00ae studs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

StudFast\u00ae suggest that, where possible, you try to avoid abrasive surfaces<\/strong> 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\u00ae advise to go slowly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also advised to clean your studs after each use<\/strong>, 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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What surfaces can you use StudFast\u00ae Studs on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

StudFast\u00ae studs are suitable for most terrains<\/strong> including grass, mud and artificial surfaces used in arenas or on takeoff and landing spots. StudFast\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do they last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This depends on several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n