Tips for Better Fit

If all horses were the same it would be so simple....but they are not, so we learn from each other and help each other find solutions to fitting boots on harder to fit horses.

Vet wrap or duct tape will keep the metal teeth in an Easyboot from gripping onto the hoof wall and can actually hold the boot on better.

The use of pads and/or cutting the top edge of an Easyboot, Epic, or Bare down can keep a boot from rubbing on the coronet band of low heeled horses.

Putting a smaller backstrap into an Easyboot, Epic, or Bare can shorten the length of the boot. (do not shorten more than one size though)

Changing a regular Backstrap (with teeth) out for a Comfort Strap (no teeth) can add width to an Epic. (just make sure the length is the right fit).

Comments

[Peter]

Hi,

Just after trimming we have measured the hoofs of our horse and one hoof has a size which is the maximum number of milimeters of a step in your size table.

The question is do we still go for the size of your table although we are already used the maximum space in the booth or is it better to go for the next size of you table?

If a next (bigger) size is recommended, do we have the possibility to capture/correct the surplus of space enough?

We are looking for the Easyboot Epic.

Thanks for you reply and advice.

[Alvin Grabill]

When triming a hoof for an easyboot, try to keep the hoof close to the maximum size for the boot. If necessary you can round the hoof wall like when doing a natural trim to cut the hoof size down to fit the boot.

[Helen Rauth]

I bought the easyboot epic for my mare when she is walking the boot is good when she starts running they come off easy what I'm I doing wrong I put the cable tighter still not okay Thanks