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  I have been testing Bosana boots on my horse recently, and while I 
have yet to do a 50 in them, I have done workouts of 15-20 miles in them 
and thought I would comment on them. I really like them, so far. They 
are a bit heavier than easyboots, but with practice, they are no more 
difficult to put on or remove than easyboots. They DO NOT come off. They 
are designed to be worn on a shod foot only, so they aren't an option 
for barefoot horses. They don't twist, as they use the nailed on shoe as 
their anchor. They don't come unbuckled or get loose with use. They 
don't seem to interfere with the coronet band or rub the horse's bulbs. 
My horse remains very sure footed in them, and does not trip. They don't 
overgrip the ground and seem to allow the foot to naturally slide as it 
hits the ground. They allow much less water or sand/dirt to get inside 
as compared to an easyboot. I don't have to wrap the foot with anything 
or do any preparatory work. Just pop them on and go. I use them instead 
of padding, as pads can soften and flatten the sole if left on too long. 
They only come off at the end of a ride or when the horse dies of old 
age. Whichever comes first.
  Garrett has told me that the easyboot isn't really designed to be 
worn on a shod foot, although I have used them that way. The Bosana, as 
it is designed only for a shod foot, doesn't wear out at the rear 
corners from the internal pressure of the shoe. They have a 180 day 
guarantee wherein they will replace the boot if you wear it out in that 
time. I am doing my damndest to test that guarantee. No luck so far. I 
will take them on their first 50 this weekend on our very rocky Man 
Against Horse ride here in Prescott. I will update my opinion after that 
ride for those who are interested. I know Steph is experimenting with 
them as well.  All for now.   Bruce Weary


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