If you are interested in purchasing the Easyboot Glove or Easyboot Glue-On, getting the EasyCare Fit Kit first will insure the boots will work for you and guarantee you have the right size/fit.
The EasyCare Fit Kit is for the Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On only. Sizing on both of these boots is different than other boots in the EasyCare line. If your horse wears a #1 Easyboot Epic the Easyboot Glove size will most likely be a #1, #1.5 or a #2. The Glove and Glue-On have totally different sizing.
The Fit Kit allows consumers to fit their horse’s feet in the Glue-On/Glove shell before ordering. Pre-fitting in the shell will assure a perfect fit in both the Easyboot Glove or Easyboot Glue-On hoof boot ranges. Because both new boots have no hardware or fastening systems, fit is more important.
How does the EasyCare Fit Kit work and how do I determine what size EasyCare Fit Kit to order?
a) Measure the width of the hoof across the bottom at the widest point.
b) Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. The buttress line is the farthest weight bearing point of the heel.
c) Compare your measurement with the Easyboot Glove/Easyboot Glue-On size chart below. Please note all Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On size charts are in millimeters only.
Boot Size Hoof Width mm Hoof Length mm
#00 96-99mm 106-109mm
#00.5 100-103mm 110-113mm
#0 104-107mm 114-117mm
#0.5 108-111mm 118-121mm
#1 112-115mm 122-125mm
#1.5 116-119mm 126-129mm
#2 120-123mm 130-133mm
#2.5 124-127mm 134-137mm
#3 128-131mm 138-141mm
d) Based on the measurements, select the proper boot size for your horse’s feet. If you are between sizes select size that matches the width the closest.
2) Next, If your horse’s front feet measurements call for a size #1.5, order a #1.5 EasyCare Fit Kit.
a) The majority of horse’s feet require larger boots on the front feet. You may need to order two EasyCare Fit Kits, one kit to accommodate front feet and one to accommodate the rear feet.
3) A #1.5 Fit kit comes with the following size shells #1, #1.5 and #2.
4) You will be charged a flat $8.50 postage fee for delivery of the EasyCare Fit Kt.
5) When the boots arrive try the boots on the horse’s feet to determine the perfect boot size.
a) The perfect boot size can be pushed on the hoof.
b) The boot will be snug around the hoof wall and no gaps will appear. All portions of the shell will be below the hairline. (I will post a series of photos tomorrow showing good fitting boots and poor fitting boots)
c) The boot should fit snug and will be difficult to pull off even without glue.
d) Record the proper boot size.
e) If none of the boots in the Fit Kit fit the feet well, the Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On boots may not be right for your horse. We are working on molds to fit wide feet and fitting methods to fit non traditional feet.
6) If the boots become dirty or muddy, please rinse them off and dry them thoroughly (to avoid mold in shipping) as a courtesy to our staff.
7) Return the Fit Kit to EasyCare in the addressed postage paid envelope.
8) Then order the proper Easyboot Glove or Easyboot Glue-On products from an EasyCare dealer or online at www.easycareinc.com.
EasyCare Fit Kits containing all sizes will be available for dealers and hoof
care professionals. Dealers and hoof care professionals, contact your
dealer rep to learn more.
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