New Easyboot gaiter designs testing well

We have several new gaiter designs in the works that are testing well.  These gaiters are in the testing stage and won't be available for several months.

The goal of the new gaiter is

-Lower profile
-Adjustable in height
-More adjustable in pastern circumference
-Less bulk
-Less weight
-Removable and replaceable

Once the new design is perfected it will replace our gaiters on the Epic, Bare, Grip, Glove and Edge.

First picture is the current gaiter on the Easyboot Glove.  It's working great but one of my goals for 2009 is an improved gaiter.

Second picture is one of the new gaiter designs on the Easyboot Glove.  It's easy to see the lower height.  Sorry can't show you more at this time.

Comments

[Jacke Reynolds]

Garrett, honestly the old one looks more durable. If I were choosing between two boots...I'd pick that old fastening system hands down. Of course performance will be where it counts. Just wanted to offer my thoughts as a consumer.

Also wanted to tell you that I tested the Easyboot Gloves on the rear hooves of my horse at The Clark State Forest last weekend. At one point we got into a bog and my horse sunk almost to her hocks. I was thinking that was the end of my Easyboot Gloves, but when we got out I looked down and low and behold! The Gloves were still on there. The AERC held their National Competition at Clark 2008. It is a very challenging course, with a lot of elevation, and rock. I couldn't have been happier with the performance of the Easyboot Glove. My mare cantered 13 miles of the course. LOVE THE GLOVES!

Now if you guys will make some for the more upright hoof? I'd love to have them on the fronts as well. Her front hoof did not fit any of the shells as it is wider than it is long. ~Endurance Granny

[Sharon]

I'm with Granny, I like the looks of the old one much better... at least judging from that one picture.

[Susan Gill]

I think it's the back area (which you can't see) which is more important for strength and durability. The front is just the fastening - and even a narrow velcro strap usually stays closed on most things.
I had an "interesting" day recently where a combination of clumsy horse, tough terrain, and bad luck (?) meant I ended up busting 3 out of 4 boot-gaitors. 2 ripped at the stitching only so are reparable. Point is that although the gaitor might help keep a boot in position, if a boot is going to come off then a gaitor won't stop it - so it doesn't need to be super-strong or bulky. I actually like the "best is less" principle so love the Glove boots. And IMO they arent' nearly as "strong" as the other models, but work beautifully :)
Susan