These studs have been designed with an extra long point making them ideal for varying terrain, for example on cross country courses when the going is difficult to gauge. These studs will also provide extra grip when needed. The studs simply screw into a preformed hole within your horse’s shoe made by your farrier. All of our studs require a preformed hole of 3/8” Whitworth standard thread. We advise selecting the best stud based on ground going ¬– soft or hard – and secondly based on your requirement for performance. We advise you use a rounded head on the inner hoof edge to help prevent injury from strike by the opposite leg. Your stud kit should contain a variety of different shaped studs to suit your horse’s needs, a stud tap to clean the thread in the stud hole before use, an adjustable spanner and stud plugs. Add a magnet or Studstasher ( also available from us ) to help with handling studs whilst fitting or finding a lost stud on the grass. Stud holes should always be plugged when not in use to prevent stones and debris from entering or damaging the hole. We would advise that you check your stud holes the day before a competition to ensure the threads on the shoe are intact and the studs will apply correctly. After use, ensure you clean and store your studs in a dry place. We advise the use of stud plugs to ensure the preformed hole remains clear of debris. How to Apply the Stud Before applying the stud it is important to ensure the preformed hole is clear of debris. It may be helpful to use a stud tap to help clear away any excess dirt. Start by screwing the inner stud, turning it clockwise using your fingers, ensuring the thread of the stud neck enters the hole evenly. Once the stud base is in contact with the shoe we recommend using a spanner and giving the stud a final quarter turn to secure in place. These studs are available in 4 different lengths, small being the shortest length and XL being the longest length. These are the XL ( Extra Large) size. Imported Premier Equine Extra Large Studs, pointed for jumping and varying ground - Set of 4 | Elite Saddlery