I just received a bunch of e-mails and photos from Karen Chaton. The Death Valley Encounter is now over and the first major public test for the Easyboot Edge is complete. Not only did the Easyboot Edge pass but they were used by several horse and rider teams to complete every mile of the demanding trail. Take a look at these photos.
We have some small tweaks to make to the design but after 200 miles of this type of trail we are excited about the Edge and the testing results.
How do non padded and non booted horses do this type of trail for 200 miles?
I like Easyboots, have used and/or lost 6 pair (never worn any out) since 2000. I'm in Florida, always have used the original, simplest design, cut away the backs and cut down the heelstraps in the fashion of endurance riders. I like the look of the Edge and admire the simplicity. But why keep the lip on the bulb of the heels? Why even have gaiters? I prefer no boots on my horses except easyboots, because of the sand. What do the gaiters add in sand country? Are they required? removable?
Posted by: Richard McNelis | January 07, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Ditto on the gaiter thing. We have deep sand. The velcro getting full of burs is a problem too.
Posted by: Margaret | May 11, 2008 at 09:37 AM