Boot Camp, EasyCare, Inc. Dealer Blog

November Dealer Special

Save on our Easyboot line!

 

Purchase any combination of eight (8) Easyboots, Bares, Epics or Grips and get 10% off those boots and a FREE point of purchase display.  Sale runs through Nov 15, 2008. One order limit in November.  Domestic retail dealers only.

Inventory Update!

EasyCare just received in a large shipment of boots!  We have a strong inventory in Epic, Bare, Easyboot, Grip, and Old Mac's.   The Boa boots are currently back ordered in sizes #1, #2 and #5 and will be available in January.  Small, 1/2" Comfort Pads and Easygaiters are on the way and due in by the end of the month.  Please do not hesitate to call your dealer representative for more details. 

Christmas shoppers will be out and about before you know it. Stock up now on EasyCare's great selection of hoof boots, saddle packs, stirrups, sheepskins and much more!       

Tips for EasyGaiter Rubbing

Are any of your customers experiencing rubbing issues with the EasyGaiters? If so here are a few helpful ideas to pass on:

1. Use BodyGlide all around the fetlocks.
2. Loosen gaiters if you feel they are too tight (Usually they are tightened as much as possible per the Epic instructions).
3. Use vet wrap and/or knee high nylon stockings by  starting at the hoof and going up to the fetlock joint.
4. Wrapping duct tape around the pastern has also  helped with rubbing issues.

These are a few suggestions from EasyCare that we have either heard from our users or experienced ourselves. Click here for more helpful tips from Karen.

EasyCare Product Images

Updating your website?  Printing a new catalog?  If you need any EasyCare images for your website or for print ads you can find them on our website!  Just click here!   

Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

EasyCare's Grip and Easyboot Handle Vermont Snow And Ice With Ease

EasyCare Dealer, Jenny Bertrum owner of Cheyrock Tack in Benson, VT hasn't let a little snow slow her down.  Jenny recently sent this great picture of her mare Mirabella to us with a brief testimony.

Here is a photo of my eight-year old 1/2 Trakehner mare wearing her Easyboots with studs in the front and Grips with studs in the back.  We have done 12-mile drives, at about 8 mph, every weekend for the last three weeks with no problems with twisting or coming off without the gaiters.  I am thrilled, to say the least.  I know the picture isn't calendar worthy, but thought you might like it anyway.

Jenny

Three of the Top Ten AERC Riders Use EasyCare Hoof Boots

The year-end mileage results are in for the American Endurance Ride Conference.  Three of the top ten riders used EasyCare hoof boots over their horse's bare feet (Easyboots, Epics, and Bares ) for the entire ride season.  They are:

Karen Chaton and Granite Chief +/ (Arabian) 1370 miles

Dave Rave and Lightening Strike (Arabian) 1120 miles

Terri Tinkman and Oliver Twist (Tennessee Walker) with 1120 miles (pictured)

The results can be found here. 

Not only is this exciting because it is the first year that three barefoot and booted horses have made top ten, but there is a Tennessee Walker in the mix!  In addition, the riders in our hoof boot contest completed over 19,000 sanctioned miles in boots in 2007alone. 

After attending many consumer shows and talking to our dealers we know that there are still numerous people out there, in spite of our best efforts, that aren't convinced you can ride in hoof boots. Here is your ammunition!  And yes, they work on gaited horses. 

Congratulations Karen, Dave and Terri!

Easyboots, Epics, Bares, Grips, Old Mac's, G2's and Boa Horse Boots in use - photo albums available!

We have two photo albums that dealers are welcome to use.  You may use the entire albums as a slideshow, or use individual photos.  These albums were put together to show the great variety of things that can be done with EasyCare hoof boots. EasyCare boots have been used in so many ways - to help horses with hoof ailments, horses compete in endurance, policework, rodeo, barrel racing, hunter/jumper, parades, trail riding, driving and in many other equestrian activities. 

The first album is "EasyCare Hoof Boots In Use". Click on the link to view the album.  If you would like to download a zipped file of the album, click here .

The second album is "Easyboots In Action - Endurance Riding". Click on the link to view the album.  If you would like to download a zipped file of the album, click here .

We have a LOT of new and great photos from the last year that need to be added to these albums.  When we get them updated, we'll let you know.  In the meantime, if you have a photo that you would like included please email it to Karen.  Thanks!

Remember that the EasyCare website also has a media page for dealers.  If you need images or charts and layouts of any of our products, you can find them here. 

Dome Pads are Here!

We are in the process of producing dome shaped comfort pads that fit inside Easyboots, Epics, Bares and Grips.  They have been in testing for quite some time, with some amazing results.  Unlike our flat comfort pads, the dome pad lends more support to the inner frog and sole areas for horses that have sufficient concavity in the foot. (These pads are not for flat footed horses.)  If a customer is in doubt about which pad to buy and you are unfamiliar with their various uses, you should continue to steer your customers to our flat comfort pads which are versatile for both riding and therapy. 

We currently have medium size dome pads in stock.  They fit into the size 1 and 2 boots.

We will be getting large and small dome pads in the next eight to ten weeks.  We are not currently making them for the Boa, Old Mac's or Soaker lines.  For more information please give us a call at 1-800-447-8836. 

Feedback on EasyCare Hoof Boots

Do you have feedback on any of our EasyCare hoof boots designs?  Ideas to make a product better?  Problems you are seeing or things that are working well for you?  We would love to have your feedback, both pro and con.  Feedback from our dealers and customers helps EasyCare to improve its products.

If you have feedback please click here.

Thank you for your continued support!

Do you have feedback on any of our EasyCare hoof boots designs?  Ideas to make a product better?  Problems you are seeing or things that are working well for you?  We would love to have your feedback, both pro and con.  Feedback from our dealers and customers helps EasyCare to improve its products.

If you have feedback please click here.

Thank you for your continued support!

2008 EasyCare Calendar

EasyCare is currently working on its 2008 Calendar.  Do you have, or know of someone who has, a cool picture for us to include?  Just email it to us for consideration.  We love seeing photos of our hoof boots in action!

EasyCare is currently working on its 2008 Calendar.  Do you have, or know of someone who has, a cool picture for us to include?  Just email it to us for consideration.  We love seeing photos of our hoof boots in action!

July EasyCare Dealer Special on EasyCare Hoof Boots!

Check out this fantastic sale (For EasyCare Dealers only) on our entire line of EasyCare hoof boots - now is the time to stock up on Boa Boots, EasySoakers, Easyboots, Epics, Bares, Grips and Old Mac's/Old Mac's G2!  Sale ends July 31, 2007.  Call us at 1-800-447-8836 with questions or for more information!   

EasyCare on the cover of Trail Blazer, Tack'n Togs AND Equestrian Retailer!

  EasyCare was featured on the cover of three different magazines - in the same month!  We have also printed a second addition of the EasyCare product catalog that has a photo from the same shoot as the cover of Trail Blazer.   Boa Horse Boots were featured on the cover of Equestrian Retailer magazine.  Inside the magazine is an article on hoof boots and many photos of EasyCare boots. Tack'nTogs has a great article about hoof boots and how the equine world has discovered the advantages of barefoot.

  EasyCare was featured on the cover of three different magazines - in the same month!  We have also printed a second addition of the EasyCare product catalog that has a photo from the same shoot as the cover of Trail Blazer.   Boa Horse Boots were featured on the cover of Equestrian Retailer magazine.  Inside the magazine is an article on hoof boots and many photos of EasyCare boots. Tack'nTogs has a great article about hoof boots and how the equine world has discovered the advantages of barefoot.

EasyCare Easyboot comfort strap

Our new comfort strap comes standard on the Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Bare and the Easyboot Grip. The comfort strap does not have metal teeth, is completely smooth against the hoof and has no sharp edges. Unlike the Easyboot shell, whose durability improves as it cures with age, the softer, more flexible material used in the backstraps can become cracked and brittle over time. Replace an old, cracked or torn comfort strap with a new, soft, pliable comfort strap anytime. No special tools (other than a screwdriver) required. Screws, washers and t-nuts included. Please specify Easyboot Bare or Easyboot Epic size when ordering. Not recommended for use in the Easyboot.  If you are not currently carrying our boot accessories, you may want to check into it, your customers will thank you.  All of our boots have replaceable parts, we don't make disposable products!

                                                                                             

The Grip Goes Rodeo

Pickup man and Hoof Care Practitioner Randy Hensley of Hensley Natural Hoof Care put the Easyboot Grip through its paces.  Randy (shown here) gets the job done this past weekend at at a Bad To The Bone Tour Rodeo in Peru, Iowa.  Randy is riding Frog his eleven year old Registered Quarter Horse gelding in the Easyboot Grip and EasyCare Comfort Pads.  Randy also added an inch of double sided tape between the boot and hoof wall under the buckle as extra insurance against twisting.  Randy said he couldn't be more pleased with the way the boots performed.  He said the boots drew quite a bit of interest and left that day with a few new potential clients!  Thank you Randy for this super testimony.

Debbie Schwiebert

Dome Pads Will Be Added to EasyCare's Product Line!

For the past few months EasyCare customers and dealers have been testing the Dome Pads, and providing us with great feedback on them.  The pads have been very well received! 

Good news! The New Dome Pads will soon be part of EasyCare's Comfort Pad product line! The pads will be available to our dealers very soon!  Watch for further details!

EasyCare, Inc. Return/Warranty Policies

Below you will find our End User Return Policy.  This policy lets your customers know that we stand behind our products, and if they have any warranty issues they need to contact us directly.  Please provide our toll free number (800-447-8836) and advise the customer to give us a call.  Have your staff familiarize themselves with our policies.

Download return_policy_end_user.pdf

Customer wants their money back?  Each retail store is encouraged to make their own Return Policy known to their customers.  EasyCare's policy states that if you should decide to return the products they must be in new, unused condition, free of dirt and wear marks.  Click on the link below for more information.

Download taking_care_of_customer_r_dealer_2.pdf

If you or any of your staff have questions about our products or policies, we are more than happy to provide answers! 

Which Boot is Right for You

As EasyCare's product line grows to accommodate different horse owner’s needs.  It is important that dealers have the tools they need to help their customer select the proper boots.  We have a "which boot is right for you?" area our or website, and if you click here you can view and print this chart to keep handy.  Check the EasyCare website regularly, as it is updated frequently.

EasyUp Buckle Tips

With the new EasyUp Buckle out on the market, you may have customers questioning how to install them, do they work good in mud?, etc.  Here is a link that has useful tips, videos and much more!  Can't find the information you are looking for, give us a call! 

EasyCare Hoof Boots in Use

We are always amazed when people ask us, "Can you really ride in those things (meaning our boots)" and then look at us like we have a third eye when we tell them yes.  We are then reminded to be grateful to our customers who have sent us so many great images of their horses in Boas, Old Mac's, Epics or whatever.  All we have to do is show our customers photos and our point is instantly made.  Check out our photo gallery of horses in boots and send us one of yours!

http://www.easycareinc.com/_System/Lib/Content/home/EasyCare%20boots/EasyCare%20boots.html

Easyboot Grip in Action!

Below is a photo of Sibylle Krieg and her horse Jack using the new Easyboot Grip.  Sibylle owns a company called Hoofgroove located in Switzerland.  Hoofgroove distributes the EasyCare hoof boots and is very knowledgeable about barefoot horses.  Take a look at Hoofgroove's website here.

Got Mud??

Got mud?  Get a grip!  As temperatures start to rise and the snow starts to melt you all know what that leaves... MUD.  For muddy, wet conditions stock a boot that can handle the elements; the grip.  New from EasyCare in 2007 this boot has unrivaled traction and has been tested by some of the toughest riders in the country. There is just a few days left in the month to stock them at the March special of 15% off!  Keep your customers riding through the worst of the muddy season with ease in the new Grips. 

Boot Sizing

When you have a customer who is ready to buy EasyCare boots it is so important that they get the proper measurements.  We have so many tools to help you and your customer get the right sized boots, remember happy horse=happy customer=happy dealer!  Check out he following links...

Boot Calculator

Easyboot, Epic and Bare measurements

Easyboot, Epic and Bare sizing template(make sure template size is 100%)

Boa measurements

Boa sizing template(make sure template size is 100%)

Old Mac measurements

Old Mac G2 measurements

Old Mac G2 template(make sure template is 100%)

EasySoaker measurements

New Online Catalog

EasyCare has launched a new interactive online catalog check it out, its pretty cool.

Upgrading to the EasyUp Buckles

With the addition of the EasyUp Cable/Buckle system I am sure you will have customers wanting to upgrade their boots.  Here are some tips you will want to give them, and questions you may need to ask them:

If they purchased boots made in 2005 or newer, they can upgrade their boots.  When they look inside the boot, is there a dog bone washer between the two screws (that hold the buckle in place)?  When the 2005 Easyboots and Epics first came out there were some boots manufactured that only had a recessed area for the screws and did not include a dog bone washer.  This is not a problem, they can still upgrade.   When they install the EasyUp Cable/Buckle they would not install the dog bone washer. 

If their boots have buckles that are riveted on (there may be some Epics with riveted buckles too), they may have an older model boot and the new EasyUp system WILL NOT WORK.  The boots do not have the recessed area for the screws.

March Specials

Get a Grip!                                     

15% off Easyboot Grips

The Easyboot Grip is essentially the Easyboot Epic with an aggressive sole and traction tread pattern. The Easyboot Grip is ideal for the barefoot horse ridden in soft muddy conditions or wet grass and snow surfaces. The aggressive traction pattern provides better grip on these surfaces but should never be used on dry surfaces or hard surfaces. The Grip should be used in soft soil conditions or soft wet grass and snow surfaces only! Although the Easyboot Grip provides increased traction in slippery conditions, riding horses in wet, muddy and soft conditions is dangerous and should be done at your own risk. Available in sizes 0, 1, 2 and 3 only. Sold individually.

Special must be mentioned at time of order. Offer expires March 31, 2007.  Limit 10 Grips per dealer.

New Comfort Pad System is Here!   

"A True Breakthrough In Healing"

Learn why renowned barefoot practitioner Pete Ramey calls hoof boots and pads "A True Breakthrough In Healing" in this interesting and educational article.

In March only, you can get this new revolutionary system for 15% off.

Special must be mentioned at time of order. Offer expires March 31, 2007. Limit 10 systems per dealer.

New Brochure

EasyCare has a new four-panel brochure that is available for you to hand out at special events and consumer shows.  It covers our entire line of boots and has room on the back to affix a sticker with your store or business information. 

The brochures are free and can be obtained by calling us on our toll free line at 1-800-447-8836 or by e-mailing us.   

Tell us what event you will attending, or if you are planning to give a clinic, and let us know how else we can help!

FILL YOUR TRUCK PROGRAM

 

THE FILL YOUR TRUCK PROGRAM HAS LAUNCHED!!! IF YOU ARE A HOOF CARE PRACTITIONER WATCH YOUR EMAIL OR PHONE THE OFFICE AND SPEAK TO DEBBIE at dschwiebert@easycareinc.com or 800-447-8836 x 2224 FOR ALL THE DETAILS.   

March Specials!

New Comfort Pad System is Here!

"A True Breakthrough In Healing"

Learn why renowned barefoot practitioner Pete Ramey calls hoof boots and pads "A True Breakthrough In Healing" in this interesting and educational article.

In March only, you can get this new revolutionary system for 15% off.

Special must be mentioned at time of order. Offer expires March 31, 2007. Limit 10 systems per dealer.

Get a Grip!

15% off Easyboot Grips

The Easyboot Grip is essentially the Easyboot Epic with an aggressive sole and traction tread pattern. The Easyboot Grip is ideal for the barefoot horse ridden in soft muddy conditions or wet grass and snow surfaces. The aggressive traction pattern provides better grip on these surfaces but should never be used on dry surfaces or hard surfaces. The Grip should be used in soft soil conditions or soft wet grass and snow surfaces only! Although the Easyboot Grip provides increased traction in slippery conditions, riding horses in wet, muddy and soft conditions is dangerous and should be done at your own risk. Available in sizes 0, 1, 2 and 3 only. Sold individually.

Special must be mentioned at time of order. Offer expires March 31, 2007.  Limit 10 Grips per dealer.

AERC

Karen, Cathie, Debbie, Chief and I had a very busy day at the AERC show yesterday.  If you are here in Reno come see us, we are in booth 327, 329 and 331.  Karen will be doing boot fitting clinics throughout the day. 

                              

Get a Grip!

 

…an Easyboot Grip that is! EasyCare recently held a contest to come up with a name for their new hoof boot design. More than 900 name suggestions were submitted. The winner of the Name the Boot Contest is Helen Elsner who will receive a $100 gift certificate from EasyCare and a set of four Easyboot Grip Boots.

The new Easyboot Grip hoof boot will have a more aggressive tread and is suited for use in wet conditions where a more aggressive tread pattern may be warranted including rain, mud, snow and wet grass.

Click here to learn more and see what our new boot looks like!