The Easyboot Glue-On Cuff test is complete. The Glue-On Cuff adds a very unique application method to the Easyboot Glue-On shell and allows horses to remain barefoot and still have the benefits of a below the hairline boot. I'm excited about the possibilities and believe this will be one of EasyCare's biggest patents.
My trimmer is coming tonight so I decided to remove the "Cuffs" from Cyclone's front feet. The Cuffs have now been on for a touch over 4 weeks/30 days, and the bond is still exceptional. The first couple photos show the bond before I removed them.
I used a screw driver and a rubber mallet to remove the Cuffs. I started at the heel area and worked forward. The bond was still solid and it took a bit of effort. The Cuffs would have stayed in place for 2-3 weeks easy.
After removal the feet looked excellent. I was amazed to see the permanent marker outline I used to install the Cuffs still in place.
The Easyboot Glue-On Cuff experiment was a huge success. I think it has great potential in the boot/barefoot/horse world. I have a couple small tweaks to make but expect to see Team Easyboot Members testing them soon.
Can you put up a photo of the boot (part of the cuff system) that you used at the two rides so we can see how the screw hole in the boot moved position?
Posted by: Dunc | March 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Very exciting, Garrett!
I have a clients horse who is an ideal candidate for this system on his hind feet where he still loses boots. I am trying to convince his owner not to shoe him as I just KNOW the cuff will solve our issues.
Did you pack the soles just for the distance ride or while training as well?
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Moncur | March 16, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Hi Garrett
I have a couple of cuff questions. Firstly you are in a very dry area, how long do you think the cuff's are likely to stay on in an area of high rainfall?
And are the cuff's likely to be re-suable or would you need to replace them after each trim?
They look like a great alternative to glueing, especially for horses that rub in gaiters.
Megan
Posted by: Megan | March 19, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Wow, I would LOVE to try these out. Are the cuffs reusable? Any ideas on price yet? I can think of 4-5 clients that would definitely be interested, as well as horses that are "sensitive" to gaiters.
Posted by: Rebecca Wyatt | June 02, 2009 at 11:32 AM