The Easyboot Glue-On Cuff continues to move forward and we have made some mold and hardware modifications that will make application and removal very simple. For those of you that are not familiar with the Easyboot Glue-On Cuff, the "Cuff System" gives horse owners the ability to use Glue-On shells but gives them the ability to remove and apply them at any time. The unique Cuff System allows the horse to be barefoot at all times and the Easyboot Glue-On shell can be slipped on the hoof for riding. Slip the shells on before riding and then remove them and let the horse be barefoot when the ride is done. Application and removal of the shell when using the Cuff System is done is less than one minute per boot.
The Cuff System will be a huge step forward for all the people who have reservations about leaving a glue-on boot in place for extended periods of time. The low profile shell fits below the hairline and the system weighs almost half the weight of a standard iron shoe.
Here is a short video showing how easy it is to apply the shells once the Cuff has been applied to the hoof.
I've made a couple changes to the hardware that will allow users to do the application without a screw driver. The new thumb screw (pictured below) can be tightened and loosened with your fingers and the large head size eliminates the washer.
Couple photos of the new thumb screw.
The new hardware and molds are about done. Look for the Cuff System to be out late summer. Some of the Team Easyboot Members may have them at events in early July.
I've seen many cool hoof boot concepts over the years but this is one of my favorites!
Very, very impressive. You go EasyCare! I will give this a try for sure.
Posted by: Sharin | June 14, 2009 at 03:04 PM
I read some posts today from Karen C. Pretty disappointing and a bit sad. I guess she didn't listen to mom and dad "unless you have something positive to say don't say it at all"
Keep improving the EasyCare line and coming up with great ideas.
Abby
Posted by: Abby | June 14, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Abby- Thanks for the post.
We have some cool stuff in the works and can't wait to get them released.
No issues regarding Karen, she has her views. Her negative posts help push EasyCare to better boots, more R&D, more investment, etc.
Let bygones be bygones.
Garrett
Posted by: Garrett Ford | June 14, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Hey Garrett,
I'm still hanging in there on bended knee waitin' on these! :) I have tried out the Gorilla Glue/Tape option, and I am positive it will work for my 1 day slow 24's in NATRC. Not sure about 2 day events. But the application would allow me to just take off after day 1 then reapply! SIMPLE, which is what booting should be. Easycare continues to move forward for it's customers and help them do the best, yet keep it easy to do it right. FANTASTIC I have a 1 day event in Cuyamuca this coming weekend (June 20) and will be using the Glue On's. We'll see what kind of feedback the NATRC judges give me on that. So far it's been positive when I use the Foam/Bare combination.
Again--great goin. Just can't wait for the cuffs to come my way!!
Posted by: Denise | June 15, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Can you show how the cuff is put on.
Posted by: Marlene S. | June 15, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Is the cuff glued on? If so, is the cuff something that can be reused?
Posted by: Jennifer Weatherford | June 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Hi Garrett
Love the cuff idea, will certainly change things for us from gluing Glue Ons with foam. Looking forward to them arriving in Australia.
Posted by: Carol Layton | June 18, 2009 at 01:19 AM
I have been following these posts now and this looks like a great system. I will be eagerly waiting for these to come out. I guess I have the same question as everyone else. Are the cuffs reusable?
Posted by: Diane K. | October 22, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Mr. G:
Do you have to up a 1/2 size from normal glue size?
Posted by: Chris Martin | October 22, 2009 at 03:53 PM