Take this quiz to test your knowledge on Fitting Studs
1. Which answer is NOT a type of stud?
2. Studs help prevent the horse slipping and improve their foothold.
3. What is the purpose of fitting road studs/nails?
4. A road stud is an ordinary horseshoe nail, with a tungsten carbide pin added into the head of the nail.
5. What is the purpose of fitting temporary studs?
6. Road studs/nails can help reduce the wear of the shoe.
7. What is required to enable a temporary stud to be fitted to the shoe?
8. The stud hole must be filled with cotton wool soaked in oil, or purpose stud plugs, when not in use to prevent damaging the thread.
9. Which discipline are temporary studs commonly used for?
10. The horse should wear boots and a stud girth when wearing studs on the front shoes.
11. Which type of surface should temporary studs NOT be used on?
12. There are different types of studs, and the correct stud must be fitted for the specific ground conditions.
13. What is the stud tap used for?
14. When fitting studs to the inside of the hoof it should be blunt to prevent injury to the opposite limb.
15. What is the spanner used for?
16. Cone-shaped jumping studs are used for grass or indoor surfaces.
17. What type of surface are short dome-topped studs used for?
18. Pointed jumping studs can be used for varying terrains.
19. What type of surface are slim pointed studs used for?
20. Thick, square studs are suitable for boggy or deep going.
21. Which answer is NOT a benefit of using studs?
22. Temporary studs may cause strains on the horse’s limbs if used incorrectly.
23. When using studs what is a potential danger for the rider?
24. Using temporary studs prevents the horse working over different soft terrains.
25. Which answer is a limitation of using temporary studs?
