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You are correct. EasyCare did attempt to make the gaiters stronger, and in the
process, they became a little too rigid and the stitching at the top is 
causing
rubs. They are fixing the design, and the softer gaiters are to be available
soon!

Terry
"Free the feet!"

Quoting Linda Cowles <healthyhoof@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
> > i had a little rubbing as well. Do you pull up in the rubber
> > strap in the back?
> > I dont. I have considered getting a shorter backstrap, that
> > way the hoof should be moved more in front of the boot, and
> > away from the gaiter.
> >
> > JonB
>
> I don't think the heel strap has anything to do with my problem; this
> appears to be strictly rubbing.
>
> I'm a distributor for EasyCare and "shoe" barefoot horses with boots, so
> every time they come out with a new gimmick or modification, I try the new
> boots out. What's happened with the Epics is that the original gaiters
> worked fine but they wanted to make them more durable... But making them
> more durable resulted in the edging causing rubs on my tender Arabs legs.
>
> They're getting better, but Gabby still gets rubs. I've duct tape around the
> edge and it works but isn't reliable. So what I have now is regular silicone
> goop that I'm smearing a thick bead of on the gaiter. I'm going out this
> afternoon to test them on a short ride and will report back on the results.
>
> Most of my clients are okay with these boots the way they come, so it may be
> my horse or the distance I ride. I also tear off the cleat covers, collapse
> the cleats and use an epoxy calk to cover the edges so that they don't rub.
> I'll be posting a web page with pictures it works.
>
> BTW, EasyCare is very interested in feedback on stuff like this.
>
> Later! Linda
>
> Linda Cowles
> Certified Hoof Care Provider
> WWW.HealthyHoof.Com
> HealthyHoof@xxxxxxxxxxx
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