I've been testing several different Easyboot Gaiter designs and I'm seeing some very good results. I'm currently testing gaiters on the Easyboot Glove (my favorite hoof boot) and plan to update the entire EasyCare hoof boot range after we decide on the new design.
One of the designs that is working very, very well is a new concept that has an internal liner. The liner is attached but moves independently of the outer gaiter. Carol Layton of Australia has been using an internal neoprene cuff with much success and her testing started me toward the new design.
Three new designs have passed the initial tests and after a couple more endurance events we will pick the new design. Photo of the gaiter pile waiting to be joined to a shell and tested.
Here are a couple photos of the design I like best. Notice the new contoured design. Notice the inner liner.
Man, Garrett, y'all are improving your boots so fast it's hard to keep up with you. :-) I just ordered Gloves but I wish I could have waited until you started shipping them with the reinforced toe and the better gaiter!! Next time I guess...
Posted by: Sharon | June 15, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Soooooo excited!! Thanks Garrett, these Gloves keep getting better and better- amazing!
Posted by: Amanda | June 15, 2009 at 07:38 AM
hmm..that is a cool concept! As always, my mare is great at testing anything that rubs (she'll rub in less than 5 miles, let alone on a 50)... now...what about heel bulb rubs? Some of us are still getting that from the back edge of the boot (that holds the gaiter on, otherwise I would just cut that down like we used to in OLD OLD style EBs)), esp on lower heeled horses...
Posted by: Natalie H. | June 15, 2009 at 08:01 AM
That design looks much better. I find the seam on the gaitor can rub a bit on the front of the pastern (although not badly) so a thinner seam and padding would sort that problem - great stuff
Posted by: George | June 15, 2009 at 01:05 PM
The Gloves have worked very well through 4 months of training rides, but now have started rubbing. I am looking forward to the new gaiter design so my horse can stay barefoot.
Posted by: Julie C | June 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM
good one
Posted by: LEO | July 27, 2009 at 03:10 PM