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You can also use large chanel-lock pliers to squeeze/smash the metal prongs 
without removing the rubber covers.
Terry
"May the Horse be with you"

> From: "Karen Sullivan" <greymare56@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Nancy Mitts" 
> <mitts_n@xxxxxxxxxxx>,<nicola_dsw@xxxxxxxxx>,<ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [RC]   [RC] Putting on Easy Boots!!!
> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:56:20 -0800
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nancy Mitts" <mitts_n@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> > I have seen other people have trouble with the pull strap.
> > VERY IMPORTANT: they come wrapped aroung the backstrap SO THEY WON'T  
> COME
> > OFF. This is important because if the boot is taken out of the box those
> > straps got lost.
>
> *Note on the epics....I just cut out the heel strap; remove clear covers,
> mash down the metal prongs and cover with a couple layers of Duct 
> tape..been
> using the epice since Nov. 05 with very good results.  Of course, there is 
> a
> wealth of info on Karen Chaton's easyboot pages..she has really tested out
> the epics (as well as Terry Bannister).
>
> Some problems can arise if the boots are sort of an inbetween size...we are
> using mesh inserts we cut out of an ULTI pad (National Bridle Shop) and
> Easycare also sells a foam insert....
>
> A Karen Chaton trick that helps to get them on is to wet the gaiter the
> night before and fold back to dry; so they are out of the way when you put
> them on...my trick is to put the boots in the sun for maybe 10 minutes; 
> they
> go on much better when warm. I also still like to tap them on with a hammer
> instead of twisting or pulling....
> Karen
>
>
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