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Karen, if a horse wears a size 1 in the original EZ Boot, can he be expected 
to wear the same size in the Epics?

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen" <karen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:31 PM
Subject: [RC] [RC] re: Epics


> > I ride a barefoot Mustang that has really great feet, and don't want to 
> > put shoes on if I don't have to....some questions about the Epics; do you 
> > use the "Goo" that goes in the boots to fill the space? Also, if training 
> > 3-4 days a week, how long will a set of boots last? And (last question, I 
> > promise!) if I measure her feet correctly, are the sizes ordered "true to 
> > size" or is it better to get one size larger to make up for variations in 
> > hoof shape?  Thanks!
>
> I wouldn't advise using foam with the Epics -- you might never get them 
> off ;).  As far as how long the boots will last, that depends on a lot of 
> factors.  Some horses are easier on their boots and shoes than others.  It 
> will also depend on the type of terrain that you ride in.  I think the 
> most I've gotten out of a set of boots this year was 13 rides, which was 
> around 680 miles.  Lots of times I'll use the boots to do a 5 day ride in, 
> and then maybe another one or two days and then they get used for 
> conditioning boots, or spares.  The measurements usually work out pretty 
> well, if you measure and your horse fits within that measurement for a 
> certain boot size then that should work.  I always try to go with the 
> smallest size I can get on the foot, that way it stays put, and is less 
> cumbersome for the horse that way.  The new boots are more flexible that 
> way, I can get a size 1 on a horse that before I couldn't.  I can only do 
> that on the hind feet because I cut the heelstrap out though.  Karen
>
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