Description
Flex ice studs are designed to be used in winter conditions where the ground is slippery from ice and snow. Attaching ice studs to Flex Boots greatly improves the horse’s grip on slippery surfaces and makes them much more sure-footed. Flex Boots with ice studs can be used in exactly the same way as non-studded Flex Boots; they are suitable for all activities including turnout, groundwork, riding and carriage driving.
The ice studs are sold in packs of 24, which is enough for one pair of FlexHorse boots or for two pairs of small FlexPony boots. If you need ice studs for front and back boots for large ponies or any horse size boots, please order two packs.
Ice studs are attached to the boots with a special ice stud key which can be purchased from us separately and a drill or an electric screwdriver
Care instructions
To ensure the ice studs stay on the boots as securely as possible, we recommend that ice studs are applied only once. You can purchase boots for the winter, apply the ice studs on them and then remove the studs in the spring and keep those boots as summer boots going forward. Or if you purchase boots for the summer, you can apply ice studs on them come winter, however you need to check how much the sole has worn before doing so. If the sole thickness doesn't allow for studs to be attached, it's a better idea to purchase separate boots for winter use.
If you know you will need studded boots every winter, our recommendation is to purchase one set for winter and leave the ice studs on them permanently, and another set for summer use.
Blog: The functionality of ice studs.
*the above guide for studs per boot also applies to the WIDE fit boots (e.g. a 120 WIDE boot needs 10 - 12 studs per boot.
Things to keep in mind when using studs...
- Make sure your boots fit well and your horse is acclimated to wearing them before you apply studs
- Always apply studs to both boots for proper balance
- Do not turn horses out wearing studded boots, as a horse could injure themselves and others with studded boots.
- When drilling, make sure the stud does not extend past the sole of the foot. This can especially be a problem on older boots with worn soles as it can cause pressure points on the inside of the boot.
- Use caution when installing studs in used boots, as the sole tread is thinner than when new. Studs may penetrate through older well-worn soles.
- Always use your best judgment when going out for a ride in slippery conditions. Hoof boots provide extra traction, but they do have their limits.
