Protective Boots

[Anna Wolfe <awolfe@etsc.net>]

Dear fellow Ridecampers,

I have a question I've been meaning to ask for awhile, for I was 
somewhat confused at my last ride, and reading the rules didn't help 
clarify anything.  It is my understanding (ie, my sister told me) that 
while protective boots are allowed on endurance rides, if you choose to 
put them on your horse, you cannot stand him for best condition.  Horses 
were being presented who had gone with various boots.  Are they allowed? 
 What about bell boots?  Easyboots?  Also, if you are using Easyboots as 
extra protection instead of pads, do you put them on all four feet, or 
just in front.  I had them just in front on my mare at our last ride, 
but I'm still wondering if this is right.  They do get awfully slippery 
when it is wet.

Thanks for educating me.

Anna