Stud

Eventers, Fox Hunters and Field Hunters Love Studs for horses who could slip or have trouble maintaining balance under saddle. These horses are usually working outside the riding arena, on roads, turf tracks, and natural terrain, like grass or mud.

In sports like cross country, jumping, and combined driving, riders turn to studs to help reduce slipping and improve their horse’s balance, especially while galloping or making tight turns in difficult conditions. Studs can be useful for providing traction when riding on wet grass or hard ground with poor cover, which can feel slick with morning dew or minimal rain as water might sit on the ground rather than soaking in.