RE: Old Macs & Swiss Boot Info:

["Tracey Ritter" <Tracey_Ritter@yahoo.com>]

Lee,

 

Definately!  I have heard of (not so) Easy Boots  having a tendency to come off, and can be difficult to apply depending on the size and shape of your horse's hooves.  Then again, others have good success with them.  So, try riding a limited distance 10-15 mile training ride at first;  if they fall off during that time, it might be a good indication that you might have better luck with some of the other boots that are on the market.  Also look for signs of rubbing, etc.  Then you can increase your distance accordingly.  After all, nobody knows your horse as well as you do. 

 

And a last thought:  I have had others recommend to put some fluorescent hot pink paint on the easy boots if you have a feeling that they might be coming off... makes it soooo much easier to find when you're walking around looking for them!  :-)  I imagine the other colors (like yellow, green and orange) would be too easily camouflaged with the gorgeous fall colors out there.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Tracey Ritter

Portland, OR

-----Original Message-----
From: Vallonelee@aol.com [mailto:Vallonelee@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 1:57 PM
To: Trailrite@aol.com; Ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Old Macs & Swiss Boot Info:

On this subject, I was wondering about using the easyboots for the entire ride.    I have used the easy boots as a "spare tire" but never for the entire ride.  Wouldn't it be necessary to also train with them so the horse is accustomed to the different feel/weight factor?  Just curious as I am considering making that jump but not sure how to proceed.

Lee

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