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Hi Lysane:  There is a trick to the up buckles.  First, if you
have some WD-40, spray that in the buckle to see if that helps it, and/or
clean it out in case there happens to be mud and debris in there. 
Here

is a link to a before and after shot of one of my boots with the
EasyUp buckle.  I just kept using it with the mud on it.  When
I want my boots clean I'll throw them in a bucket to soak then hose
down.  If that isn't enough, the top rack of the dishwasher also
works well.  

Here is the trick:  When adjusting for tightness, use one hand to
push the side of the boot in creating a bit of slack as you fold the
buckle up.  This will allow you to get the cable through at least
one additional groove.  Other advice would be to walk or ride the
horse around for a couple of minutes and then check the tightness again,
as things will loosen up a bit if everything is new.  If that
happens, pop the buckle down and then adjust to one or more tighter
settings.  (more important advice:  don't put these boots and
buckles on for the first time before an endurance ride and start off
without at least first checking the buckle tightness after a short period
of time)  Applying pressure on the side of the boot gives just
enough slack to get a really snug fit.  Sometimes I'll use my thumb
and rest of my fingers at the same time from the top down to squeeze both
sides of the boot at once, while folding the buckle up with the other
hand.  

If after you try those things and still have trouble with your buckle,
let me know.  

Karen