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I have been competing barefoot horses in CTR and a couple of endurance
rides for 3 years now and have used Easy Boots when I think the terrain
is more than they are conditioned to. I have sort of a love-hate
relationship with them. When they work they are great but when they come
off they are a PITA! Mostly they stay on my horses just fine. I don't
really l9ke how they groove the wall at the quarters but it hasn't caused
any major problems. 
I just tried Boa Boots this weekend and they stayed on really well for a
fasy and very rocky 12 mile conditioning ride. My horse seemed
comfortable in them. I did have one major problem with them on this
particular horse. He is a very thin, sensitive skinned Arab and sand got
in behind the gaitors and irritated his skin so that he got a full blown
case of scratches by the next morning. I don't think they will work for
him. I'm sure that a tougher skinned horse should have no problem. 
I have tried Old Macs and was fairly happy with them until I rode a
faster, rough ride and the canvas ripped in the back. These boots only
had a couple hundred miles on them so if they can't hold up longer than
that they aren't worth the money for me.
Hope this information helps.
Nancy Sluys

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>EZ Boots, Old Macs, Boa Boots... What you like and why?
If you've tried different kinds, what were the pros and cons of >each,
in your opinion? Would it make any difference in your choice if the horse
were barefoot? Melissa

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