I do a lot of jumping and require studs. How will I get that extra grip required without shoes?
Metal on grass or concrete is very slippery when under force or when wet hence the need for studs. Ever wondered what that crease is for around the edge of your horses shoe? This ridge is supposed to fill with dirt as dirt on dirt creates good traction. This same crease is found on a healthy shoeless horse foot and is called the junction of sole to golden line. The shape of the frog and bars are also designed to trap dirt for traction. The shoeless horse’s foot provides excellent traction, more so than shoes with studs do. Watch horses playing in the field. Ones with shoes tend to skid around when they slam the anchors on. Shoeless horses have a greater stopping ability!
