StudFast studs are made of a high-resistant polymer which is a more forgiving material than traditional metal studs, in a number of ways. The polymer thread is easier to apply to a metal shoe thread than that found on a metal stud. Put simply, plastic will glide more easily into a steel shoe, than ‘metal into metal’ which is more robust and can be prone to cross-threading.
We keep our studs as rounded and edge-free as possible in order to make them as low-risk as possible. In some levels of human sport such as football, metal studs are banned on account of presenting more risk to athletes than polymer studs- both in terms of lacerations and the jarring effect caused by metal which is less forgiving than polymer. Why should it be any different with our equine athletes?
- Our studs don’t rust
- Our studs are lighter than metal studs
- We think our orange studs look pretty cool but the objective is not just appearance, they are also easier to find in the grass when you’re studding up and drop one.
Made using the latest technology and advanced materials, our next-generation studs prioritize safety for horse and rider, efficiency in application and removal, as well as welfare and performance. Taking inspiration from the human sports world, our products reduce the chance of lacerations and injuries, therefore improving horse welfare but also rider and handler safety. These patented polymer studs are entirely metal free and therefore there is no risk of cross-threading or rusting. Our smart material is less jarring material than metal too, which should mean less damage to legs on impact, and all part of the StudFast objective to improve welfare without jeopardizing performance.
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 uses. After three years of testing on a number of ground conditions, we estimate that they should last up to 10 uses. Unlike metal studs, they don’t rust and owing to our vivid orange brand colour identity, they are much easier to find when you drop them in the long grass or mud!
