EasyCare Inc. EasyBoot Epic -- natural horse shoes.

About the Easyboot Epic Patents Pending, text copyright EasyCare Inc. Easyboots have been the industry’s leading horse boot for the last thirty years. During this time period, Easyboots have been used to win endurance races, complete mounted treks from 2,000-18,000 miles in length, provide traction to mounted police units, treat many hoof problems and ride a horse home after a lost shoe. Although the horse riding boot concept has continued to improve each year, in 2005 we introduced several enhancements to the Easyboot and the Easyboot Epic which incorporate testing and feedback from horsemen all over the world. Changes in technology nearly always occur after the original release of an item – think of the rapid evolution of most electronic toys we own. These changes do not mean you must give up your old boots--any generation Easyboot is a great Easyboot! EasyCare will continue to support, repair or replace any boots from the entire EasyCare horse boot line as set out in the EasyCare Horse Boot Return Policy ( you must contact EC directly). We carry all replacement parts as well.   Using Easyboots is a natural way to provide hoof protection, traction, treatment, cushioning and correction while allowing the horse to go barefoot at all other times. They fit snugly to the hoof, are lighter and last many times longer than standard steel plates. Properly fitted, they stay on as well as nailed-on shoes with an important advantage – if an Easyboot is pulled off, the rider can put it right back on. As of 2005, all Easyboots and Easyboot Epics have 20% more tread! Overview   The Easyboot Epic horse riding boot is ideal for the barefoot horse, muddy conditions or for a horse who is difficult to keep booted.     The attached Gaiter provides extra protection to the hoof as well as keeps excess dirt and debris from getting into Easyboots. It also helps keep the boot on during extreme conditions such as mud, snow, and water crossings.   This is an excellent boot for long distance riding! The Easyboot Gaiter is an accessory for the Easyboot horse boot. The Easyboot Gaiter can be purchased as an accessory for 2005 or later Easyboots, or comes packaged and assembled on the Easyboot Epic.   Take a closer look: low profile comfort strap  cable and buckle system offers numerous adjustments beveled toe provides natural breakover removable gaiter secures the boot Need tapers? They allow the back of the boot to go strapless! The Easyboot Epic in Action There really are Easyboot Epics under all of that mud! Easyboot Epic took on the challenge of the 155 mile Mt. Carmel endurance ride May 7-9, 2005 and came out triumphant despite the rough and muddy terrain! "We had a hose in camp, so each day I just hosed him off before taking the boots off. That worked well, and underneath everything was always clean. Then I just finished hosing off the boots and everything looked good with the boots and horse each day." -Karen Although the 155 miles was very muddy and rocky, the Easyboot Epics stayed on and did not rub. EasySoaker Sizing   How to get the correct size boot for your horse:   To determine the proper size boot for your horse, measure the width of the affected hoof, across the bottom at the widest point and from toe to heel. Choose from the recommended EasySoaker size charts below Size Width in inches Length in inches   Size Width in mm Length in mm Pony 3 3/16"- 3 3/8" 3 3/8"- 3 5/8"   Pony 78-85mm 85-92mm 000 3 3/8"- 3 13/16" 3 5/8"- 4 3/16"   000 86-97mm 93-105mm 00 3 13/16"- 4 3/8" 4 3/16"- 4 5/8"   00 98-110mm 106-117mm 0 4 3/8"- 4 9/16" 4 5/8"- 4 15/16"   0 111-116mm 118-124mm 1 4 9/16"- 4 7/8" 4 15/16"- 5 1/8"   1 117-123mm 125-130mm 2 4 7/8"- 5 1/8" 5 1/8"- 5 9/16"   2 124-130mm 131-140mm 3 5 1/8"- 5 1/2" 5 9/16"- 5 15/16"   3 131-139mm 141-150mm 4 5 1/2"- 5 15/16" 5 15/16"- 6 7/16"   4 140-150mm 151-163mm 5 5 15/16"- 6 7/16" 6 7/16"- 6 7/8"   5 151-163mm 164-174mm 6 6 7/16"- 6 7/8" 6 7/8"- 7 7/16"   6 164-175mm 175-188mm 7 6 7/8"- 7 9/16" 7 7/16"- 7 3/4"   7 176-192mm 189-195mm Click here for a hoof measuring log with Easyboot Epic size chart. Click here for a template of Easyboot Epic sizing. FAQ

Easyboot Epic Fitting YouTube fitting video here Putting on the Easyboot Epic: Loop the 3/4" nylon webbing pull-strap around the back (heel) strap. Fold the gaiter over the back of the boot before fitting the boot over the toe. Pick up the horse’s leg and support it between your knees (as if you were picking the hoof) so that you can use two hands when applying the boot. Place the boot over the horse’s toe and using a slight back and forth twisting motion, slide the boot on the rest of the way keeping the Gaiter from bunching into the boot. Using the pull-strap: After the boot is on as far as it will go, use the nylon pull-strap (one included with each boot) for leverage to pull the boot the rest of the way on, as well as to pull the inside back strap out from under the sole of the hoof. Make sure the back strap is not pulled into the soft area of the heel bulbs. If you are applying the boot over steel shoes, make sure that the back strap is above the back of the shoe. Setting the heel: Put the foot down on the ground and allow the horse to put weight into it. From this position, you may have better leverage with the pull-strap. Remove the pull-strap after the boot has been successfully applied.  Fastening the Easyboot Gaiter: Pull the top of the Gaiter tight around the pastern. Fasten the hook and loop straps. The tighter the fit, the better the boot will perform. When fitted tightly, the gaiter makes it nearly impossible for the horse's heel to come out of the boot and eliminates rubbing. Due to their great deal of elasticity, gaiter straps cannot be overtightened. Overlap the velcro as much as needed to ensure a tight fit. This overlapping does not compromise the integrity of the gaiter. When properly tightened, it should be difficult to fit a finger between the pastern and the top of the gaiter. Locking the cable and buckle: After the boot is on, the inside back strap is in the correct position and the Gaiter is fastened, put the horse’s foot down and set the cable in the tightest position possible. Clamp the buckle down either (a)using the palm of your hand or (b)using your foot. When tight and closed correctly, the buckle should be difficult to open without the aid of a screwdriver or hoof pick. Although the buckle has three adjustments, additional cable tightness can be achieved with different cable wraps (see diagrams). Make sure to unclamp the buckle before adjusting cable.     Standard cable: This is the normal position of the cable at the top of the buckle. Loose cable wrap: If more slack is needed, adjust the cable into this position. Tight cable wrap: If the cable needs to be tightened, position the cable in this loop formation, around the top of the buckle. Incorrect cable wrap: Wrapping the cable in this way will result in frayed or broken wires. The buckle will also be more likely to pop up during use. Do NOT wrap the cable around the buckle clamp. Insert the Easyboot Buckle Pin: The Easyboot Buckle Pin can now be added to lock the buckle into place. The Easyboot Buckle Pin is recommended for rocky trails, endurance events or on horses who have a tendency to open the front Easyboot buckle. A properly applied Easyboot Epic: The back strap is designed to fit snugly, low around the quarters, below the hairline, and below the heel bulbs. If the horse has a very low heel, make sure the strap is not pulled out of its position, or in any way allowed to abrade a low heel.  Horses with low heels may require the back strap to be cut down a notch or two to avoid chafing near the heel bulbs.  Do not use the boot if any portion of the back strap is above the hairline or touching sensitive skin.   Important: The Easyboot Epic should fit tight around the hoof and the Gaiter snugly around the pastern. The Easyboot Epics should require effort to put on. After you fit the Easyboot Epic and the horse has had a chance to move around, make sure the Easyboot Epics are still fitted squarely and securely on the hoof. Make sure the Easyboot Epic has not twisted to the side. If the Easyboot Epic has twisted to the side it is either to large or needs to be tightened. Discontinue use if the boot continues to twist. Boots that twist can cause damage to the hoof wall. For flexibility in cold weather, keep the Easyboot Epic in a heated room or soak in hot water before fitting on hoof. Normal use of Easyboot Epics implies removal when not required. It is NOT recommended that the Epic be left on the hoof for more than 24 hours. Removing the Easyboot: The easiest way to remove a properly fitted Easyboot is to use a flat-head screwdriver. (a) Open the buckle with the screwdriver. If your Easyboot is fitted with a Gaiter, unhook the Gaiter straps. (b) Next, place the screwdriver inside the boot, between the boot and the hoof at the quarter. Wedge the screwdriver under the hoof to pry the boot off. You may have to work both sides of the boot for easier removal. If the boot is fitted over steel shoes, you will have to work the back strap over the back of the shoe for removal.

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