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Under the theory that someone else out there has the same issue... here's my
plan of attack (after all your responses and after calling Easy Care again).

First, some answers to my questions.

Easy Care's official story is that they will not accept boots for exchange if
they are not in totally new condition.  I wish I'd gotten that service rep's
name last night, because she said they WOULD.

There is a .25" difference in the interior width of a size 1 and a size 2.
There is a .44" difference in the interior length of a size 1 and a size 2.

OK, here's the plan:

1. Remove gaiter to get it completely out of the way so it doesn't slide under
the heel even a little.
2. Rasp a thorough mustang roll around the entire outside of the hoof, thereby
creating a smaller hoof.  (If the size 1 goes on this way, then by the time the
hoof grows out again the boot will be broken in.)
3. Soak the boot in hot water to soften the rubber.  (Don't soak  the gaiter, it
will show wear!!)
4. Try to put the boot on.
5. If it goes on, reinstall the gaiter ("training it" overnight first if
necessary), and then go ride... problem solved.
6. If it doesn't go on, take out the heel strap entirely (but do not let him
walk around).
7. Try to put the boot on.
8. If it goes on without a heel strap, order heel tapers to replace the strap.
(Cutting the strap leaves sharp edges, which may or may not cause a problem.)
9. If it still won't go on without a heel strap, order a size 2.

Hope this works...
-Sharon L. in Maine

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