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This page has photos and info on how I used to prepare the old model 
boots.  http://www.redwrench.com/ezboot/default.htm

Since the new boots are different, I have been using kitchen scissors which 
work great for cutting the back of the boot the rest of the way down, and 
cutting the heelstrap down without needing to remove it.  This makes it a 
lot easier!  With the new plastic cover over the metal teeth there is 
really no need to flatten the teeth down any longer.  If you are concerned 
about indentions on your hoofwall from that area, use a few layers of duct 
tape over that area to help smooth everything over.  (I have a hard time 
not using duct tape for something <g>)

I have not been vetwrapping around the hoof because the boots I am using 
are such a snug fit, I don't think I could get them on.  I don't really 
know, I haven't tried.

I have ridden Chief on training rides with 2 regular 2005 model easyboots 
on the front feet, and they have stayed on (over bare feet).  I don't know 
if I would trust them to stay on for a full 50 miles though, especially 
with lots of mud and water crossings.  For those times, I'll use the 
Epics.  I don't think I could have kept the old model boots on him over 
barefeet.  I really like the improvements they have made to the new boots.

Karen


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