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$10,000 Easyboot Hoof Boot Contest

Today was the last day of the 2009 $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest.  Looks like it will be a close call between Terri Tinkham, Carla Richardson and Natalie Herman.  Together, the three top rides accumulated more than 3,725 miles of endurance events using Easyboots.  Dave Rabe is actually on the top of the list with over 1,960 miles but is not eligible for the money because we sponsor Dave with product. 

The 6th place rider "Kadee Felton" is a junior, how coo is that.  We may just have to double her cash and have her put half in a college fund. 

Looks like the 2009 contest will be our most successful ever.  We had more riders and more miles ridden than any year in the history of the contest.  The total miles for the 2009 contest will probably be over 19,500. 

Remember that we pay 10 places deep.  Turn in all your miles so we can get all the checks out and contribute to your holiday shopping cash. 

EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest

Quick update on the EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest.  We are now a bit over 4 months into the 2009 ride season and into our 5th season.  At the end of the year EasyCare will have given away over $50,000 to endurance riders we participate in hoof boots.  Here are the 2009 results to date. 

I've had some questions lately about the 2009 contest rules and the bonus cash.  We did a 2009 $10,00 Hoof Boot Contest press release early in the year with the 2009 changes.  Click here to view the 2009 changes. 

The questions I continue to receive revolve around the following.

1.  Question.  What is the difference if I use four EasyCare hoof boots or two EasyCare hoof boots? Answer.  Mileage will be counted at 50% for horses completing the entire distance wearing two EasyCare hoof boots.


2.  Question.  Can I use more than two horses?  Answer.  Yes, but riders will only be eligible to receive rewards based on their two highest mileage horses.

3.  Question.  What does the * mean next to a riders name.  Answer.  These are employees or affiliates of EasyCare and not eligible for awards. 

4.  Question.  When can riders collect bonus cash?  Answer.  Riders are eligible for bonus cash after completion of 300 miles (482 km): After 300 miles (482 km) riders will be paid $1.00 per mile in 100 mile increments. When a rider reaches 400 miles or 643 km in the contest they will receive $100.00 cash, at 500 miles or 804 km riders will receive an additional $100.00 cash, etc. There is no limit to the bonus cash. 2009 Bonus Miles: EasyCare will give riders the opportunity to earn bonus miles during the ride season. Bonus mileage will be given to completed events in new EasyCare hoof boot designs and to compete at certain events in EasyCare hoof boots.  Mileage will be counted at 50% for horses completing the entire distance wearing two EasyCare hoof boots.

5.  Question.  I've heard some riders in the contest have received free boots to test?  Answer.  This is correct.  One of the best things about endurance riders is the wear and tear they put on boots.  We love to have endurance riders test product.  If you are $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest and want to test product please let us know. 

6.  Question.  I don't think some of the rules are fair, what should I do? Answer.  The $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest is not a sanctioned contest, it's not part of AERC, and it has not been voted on or decided by a committee.  It's a fun contest developed by EasyCare to encourage riders to use hoof boots in endurance.  Riders sign up for the contest voluntarily.  EasyCare has developed the rules in order to gain the most bang from our $10,000 in cash.  In the end we get boots used in extreme conditions and by horse and rider teams who log big miles.  We then learn from the results and feedback and produce better boots for endurance riders and riders of all disciplines.  EasyCare reserves the right to change, further define or amend rules during the contest year.

Thanks for participating and helping EasyCare make better hoof boots!  Riders who are eligible for bonus cash will be receiving payments in the next week or two.

2008 $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest Results

Final results are in for the EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest.  Total miles ridden in the 2008 contest totaled 16,726.  See full contest results here. 

Congrats to Terri Tinkham and her wonderful horse Oliver Twist for an incredible 1,925 miles ridden.  An incredible accomplishment for both horse and rider. Natalie Herman had an impressive year with 1,440 miles ridden in EasyCare hoof boots.

The contest shows that horses wearing hoof boots can not only compete but they can compete at the highest levels of equine sports.  Booted horses are now competing side by side with shod horses without raising eyebrows.  It's becoming common place. 

The top ten riders with money earned are listed below.  We had a tie for 10th place and decided to pay both. 

1. Terri Tinkham riding Oliver Twist                                          1,925 Miles $3,000
2. Natalie Herman riding Cheyenne & Hoanna                          1,440 Miles $2,000
3. "Tinker" Hart riding Cinnamon Rose & Hat Trick                      925 Miles $1,000
4. Tracy Browne riding Feather & Adal Zurita                               815 Miles $850
5. Laney Humphrey riding Arrow Dynamic (Dino)                        800 Miles $750
6. Laura Frerking riding Tin Man & All Hearrt                                650 Miles $650
7. Joyce Stoffey riding B.R. Cathy                                                480 Miles  $550
8. Cindy Bell riding Take A Chance                                              465 Miles  $400
9. Sue Benson riding Rocky                                                         420 Miles  $400
10. Carol Layton riding Omani Mr. Squiggle                                 351 Miles  $400
10. Amy Bray riding Treasures Travis                                          351 Miles  $400

Picture on the left is First Place Winner Terri Tinkham and her horse Oliver Twist Photographer: Bobbie Lieberman

Pictured on the right is Second Place Winner Natalie Herman and her horse Cheyenne.

Exciting changes are coming for the 2009 contest.  New hoof boots and new incentives.  Full contest details will be posted soon. 

EasyCare's $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest!

EasyCare's 2008 $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest is coming to a close.  We had an excellent turn out this year and are already working on some exciting changes for the 2009 contest!

To date riders have logged 16,279 miles in EasyCare Hoof Boots.  And there is still a few rides left!  Teri Tinkham and her horse Oliver Twist have logged an incredible 1,770 miles and are in first place.  Way to go Teri!  Below are the top ten contenders for 2008. 

1. Teri Tinkham with 1,770 miles
2. Natalie Herman with 1,285 miles
3. Tinker Hart with 925 miles
4. Tracy Browne with 815 miles
5. Laney Humphrey with 800 miles
6. Laura Frerking with 765 miles
7. Joyce Stoffey with 650 miles
8. Cindy Bell with 480 miles
9. Sue Benson with 465 miles
10. Amy Bray with 420 miles

Check out our results page to see a full list of the current standings. 

Changes and updates for 2009 will include bonus miles and bonus cash. 

2009 Bonus Cash:

Riders are eligible for bonus cash after completion of 300 miles (482 km), after 300 miles (482 km) riders will be paid $1.00 per mile in 100 mile increments.  When a rider reaches 400 mile or 643km in the contest they will receive $100.00 cash, at 500 miles or 804 km riders will receive an additional $100.00 cash, etc.  There is no limit to the bonus cash.

2009 Bonus Miles:

EasyCare will give riders the opportunity to earn bonus miles during the ride season.  Bonus mileage will be given to complete events in new EasyCare hoof boot designs and to compete at certain events in EasyCare hoof boots. 

Final 2009 contest details will be posted soon. 

2009 Hoof Boot Contest

I'm working out the details for the EasyCare 2009 Hoof Boot Contest.  Although the overall concept will be very similar to the 2008 Hoof Boot Contest I'm thinking of adding the following changes.

1.  Add an additional award for placing in each AERC region.
2.  Bonus monthly payouts for each mile over 200 miles.
3.  Competitive Trail organizations will be added.
4.  Bonus payouts for best condition awards.

Let me know if you have ideas for the 2009 contest.

In addition to the hoof boot changes EasyCare is looking to partner with 1-2 riders in each AERC region.  We are looking for riders that plan to do 500+ yearly miles and have a good grasp of hoof boots and hoof boot fitting techniques.  We have 4 new hoof boots that will hit the market in 2009 and the selected regional riders will help EasyCare introduce the new designs in their region.  EasyCare will compensate the selected riders.  If you have any interest please respond.

Three riders in AERC top ten for 2007!

Big news for EasyCare, hoof boots, barefoot and AERC.  The AERC National Mileage Championship is complete for 2007.  Three of the top ten riders in the AERC National Mileage Championship used EasyCare hoof boots to complete the amazing mileage totals.  In addition to these riders placing well in their respective AERC divisions they were #1, #2 and #3 ranked in the $10,000 EasyCare Hoof Boot Contest.

Karen Chaton and Granite Chief were ranked #6 in the National Mileage Championship with 1,370 miles.  Karen now has 20,910 AERC miles and the majority of those miles have been ridden in EasyCare hoof boots.  As many people are aware, Karen is now part of the EasyCare team and an incredible asset to the company!  Karen is pictured below with Dave Rabe.                                                                                          

Dave Rabe and Lightening Strike logged 1,120 for the 2007 season and were ranked #10 in the National Mileage Championship.  Dave won the $10,000 EasyCare Hoof Boot contest with  1,625 miles.  Dave is pictured with Karen below. 

Terri Tinkham and her nice Tennessee Walking horse Oliver Twist ended the 2007 season with 1,120 and in a tie for 10th place in the National Mileage Championship.  Terri was 2nd in the  $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest with 1,170 miles.  Terri is pictured below logging some of her hard earned miles in rough conditions.

Easyboots were also part of Karl Phaler's success in 2007.  Karl and Bubba placed 3rd in the National Mileage Championship with 1,650 miles.

EasyCare 2007 Hoof Boot Contest

EasyCare's 2007 Hoof Boot Contest has come to an end.  We are proud to announce the top ten winners of this exciting contest. 

1    Dave Rabe with 1,625 miles
2    Terri Tinkham with 1,170 miles
3    Natalie Herman with 1,1070 miles
4    Sarah Martin with 830 miles
5    Cheri Briscoe with 820 miles
6    Lauren Horn with 730 miles
7    Sue Benson with 605 miles
8    Eva Yellowhair with 540 miles
9    Laura Frerking with 505 miles
10  Joyce Stoffey with 480 miles

In 2007 we had 81 riders complete more than 19,000 miles using Easyboots on barefoot horses! These riders have been competing successfully on bare-booted endurance horses in ride distances of 50 miles and up. Every distance ride has been completed by these riders, from single day 50’s, 75’s, 100’s, and up to five day 250 mile multiday rides.  Check out Karen's blog to read more about this years contest and also read what first place winner Dave Rabe has to say about his placing.  Congratulations to all of this years riders!

Enter today for your chance to win your share of prizes and awards! In 2008 the hoof boot contest is open to ALL horses using EasyCare hoof boots riding ALL distances! That means barefoot or shod, 25 miles and up! Check out our updated contest rules and entry form so you can join in too!!!  Happy riding!!!

 

$10,000 Hoof Boot Contest

The 2007 EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest is just about over.  The contest was a huge success and we believe it will be even bigger in 2008.  Here are a couple highlights from 2007.

1.  The number of participants increased from 19 horse and rider teams in 2006 to 81 horse and rider teams in 2007.

2.  18,911 miles were completed by contest riders in 2007 compared to 8,283 miles ridden by contest riders in 2006.  In 2005 contest riders logged 8,640 miles.  In three short years contest riders have accumulated 35,834 miles!

3.  All 35,834 miles were completed using EasyCare hoof boots.  The majority of the contest miles have been accomplished using the Easyboot Epic.

Hope you can join the contest for 2008.  Click here for details.

Pictured below is the 2007 second place finisher Terri Tinkham and Oliver, Fort Schellbourne, Day 3

$10,000 Hoof Boot Contest Update

The EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest continues to build momentum and the contest is now over 140 riders strong, with over 75 recording mileage.  To date the contestants have logged over 16,000 miles in various EasyCare hoof boots.  Click here to learn more.

I was actually the 75th rider to complete miles in the contest and have 100 miles on Cyclone and Spyder. If all goes well I'll try and fit in a couple more endurance competitions before year end.