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Spread the boot at the sides as much as possible when first applying.
Then tap, tap, tap the toe of the boot with a rubber mallet (Usually only 
needed on new boots) Our 99-cent store sells rubber mallets.
Then put the foot down and let the horse step into it. This should stretch 
it a bit.
Then pick up foot and it should wiggle on with some light tugging.  But if 
not, set the foot down again and repeat.

Terry
"May the Horse be with you"

> From: "Terry Banister" <ebeyrider@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: greymare56@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, mitts_n@xxxxxxxxxxx, nicola_dsw@xxxxxxxxx, 
> ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [RC]   [RC] [RC] Putting on Easy Boots!!!
> Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:49:53 -0800
>
> 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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