Re: [RC] Old Mac versus EasyBoots - Dream Weaver

Hi Charlene -- it sounds as if you may need a different size boot for
your horses hind hooves.  The biggest problem people have with boots
if getting them sized and fitted.  The gaiters are designed to rip
so that the boot will separate.  If you just purchased the boots
then they are covered under warranty.  Please contact Chris at
EasyCare on Monday (800-447-8836 ext. 225) to get replacements.  You
can print out this

template (good for Easyboots, Epics and Bares) and then trace your
horses hooves and hold up to see if the size you are using is
correct.  

I live at over 5500' elevation and have to deal with wet winters (mud,
snow, etc.).  That's why I have always cut the heelstraps down in my
regular Easyboots, and with the boots that come with gaiters I cut the
heelstrap out or order the boots with tapers.  Some horses need the
strap depending upon the shape of their foot to keep a good fit. 

At Bryce on the first day I used vetwrap on Zenos.  Then I didn't
bother after that and each of my horses did two more days after that
first day and I didn't have any rubbing on either of them.  The new
gaiters are better now, softer and more durable -- yet like I said they
are designed to come apart for safety reasons.  There are other
modifications that I make that allow me to get a really good fit with the
boots.  (see my blog if you are interested in learning more 
http://easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/ )  

Riders have completed rides of all distances using the boots,over
barefoot horses including 5 day multiday rides and the Tevis.  It
takes more effort to begin with to learn and get the experience needed to
do it without having any problems on actual endurance rides.  If you
need more help let me know.  

Karen