Mackey Stud Hole Cleaner for Horse Shoes
Description
Mackey Stud Hole Cleaner for Horse Shoes
The Mackey Stud Hole Cleaner is a small yard tool used to clear packed mud, grit and bedding out of the threaded stud holes in horseshoes, and to cover the stud hole when studding up. It is best for riders, grooms and yard staff who stud regularly for eventing, showjumping, cross country, hunting or hacking on changeable going.
Keeping stud holes clear means studs thread in by hand quickly at the lorry, without wrestling with a blocked thread while the class is being called. Store it with your studs, tap and spanner as part of a complete studding kit.
Key Features
- Clears packed dirt and grit from stud holes in shoes
- Covers the stud when studding up
- Compact enough for a studding box, grooming kit or lorry locker
- Straightforward to use alongside a stud tap and stud spanner
- Suits horses and ponies of any size with stud-holed shoes
- From Mackey, a practical equestrian yard brand
Specifications
| Brand | Mackey |
|---|---|
| Product type | Stud hole cleaner |
| Primary use | Cleaning and covering horseshoe stud holes |
| Disciplines | Eventing, showjumping, cross country, hunting, hacking |
| Suitable for | Horse, pony, cob, warmblood — shoes fitted with stud holes |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
How to Use
- Pick out and brush the foot so you can see the shoe clearly.
- Locate the stud hole at the heel of the shoe.
- Work the cleaner into the hole to lift out packed mud, grit and bedding.
- Run a stud tap through the thread if it still feels tight.
- Thread the stud in by hand, then tighten with a stud spanner.
- After work, remove the studs and keep the hole covered so the thread stays clear.
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FAQ
What does a stud hole cleaner do?
It clears mud, grit and bedding out of the threaded stud hole in a horseshoe so studs can be fitted easily, and it covers the stud hole when you are studding up.
Do I still need a stud tap?
A cleaner removes loose packed dirt. If the thread itself is still tight or corroded, run a stud tap through afterwards to re-cut the thread.
Will it fit any stud hole?
It is intended for standard stud holes in shod horses and ponies. If a hole is damaged, badly worn or will not accept a stud, speak to your farrier.
How do I stop stud holes filling up between competitions?
Clear the hole after removing studs and keep it covered or plugged. Check and clean it again before your next studding session.
How do I care for the cleaner?
Wipe it clean after use, dry it thoroughly and store it with your studs, tap and spanner so the full kit stays together.
Is it suitable for ponies as well as horses?
Yes. It can be used on any shod horse or pony whose shoes have stud holes fitted.
About Mackey
Mackey supply practical equestrian equipment and yard accessories built around everyday use — the small, hard-working items riders, grooms and yard staff reach for at home and at competitions.