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Marta -- don't cut the heelstrap off completely unless you plan on foaming 
the boots on. It's better to cut the strap down so that it is narrower.  I 
have Easyboots 101 Instructions, Part 1 and 2 links posted below:

http://www.redwrench.com/ezboot/default.htm
http://www.redwrench.com/ezboot/easyboot101part2.html

Since your horse is barefoot, you may still need to pull the heelstrap up 
to keep the boots on.  You might try not pulling the strap up so far and 
see if the boots will stay on that way.  If not, then try using vetwrap or 
an old sock to add some protection in the heel area.  You can find 
instructions on doing that on the above links.

I also have a lot of instructions and info on the Epics, those links are 
near the top of my website at this 
link:  http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/    I'll be updating some of 
that info soon to show the new softer gaiter that so far (knocking on wood) 
has been working really well.  You might try the Epics on your horse if you 
continue to have problems with the heelstrap.  I've been riding with the 
heelstrap cut out of the Epics and it works really well.  So well that I 
think they'll be making the boots that way :).

Karen

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