The Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On shells have been intentionally kept very thin so they fit on the hoof like a second skin. The flexible uppers of these shells stretch and adapt to different hoof conformations and shapes.
Although the shells have been working and fitting extremely well, we will be adding some thickness to the first 10mm of the shell wall. This is the area where the toe of the hoof contacts the inside of the shell. We have found that horses who drag their toes need this extra thickness and the extra thickness will increase the life of the shell.
I just received the size #1 modified shells for both the Glove and Easyboot Glue-On, they look and feel awesome. The upper of the shells are still very thin and none of the flexibility has been lost. The majority of you will never be able to tell the difference but the people with toe dragging horses will see much more life.
I marked on the shell in white the approximate area where the extra thickness has been added. Shells with this added thickness will start shipping in mid July.
that's fantastic news Garrett!
The Gloves have become my favourite type boots for grip, fit and weight but I've had to save them for competitions only as he wore through his first pair of gloves in no time at all.
So it's like he wears gumboots (Bares) for training and runners for competing - which might not be such a bad training strategy...
Susan :)
btw it's great getting the "Horse's Mouth" coming straight into my InBox!
Posted by: Susan Gill | June 06, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Great one Garrett,
This was my only concern, my good horse is a toe scuffer.
About the Elastoplast tape , I like you have decided to use Vettec glue when I compete in 80 kl rides . Especially in wet conditions. But I will continue to train with the tape as a cost effective way to keep the glue on's on, under most conditions on the endurance trail.As this I think Endurance would be the most difficult sport for the glue on Elastoplast tape combination, I'm sure this application would be perfect for most other equine sports. Saving the owner all the trouble of gluing, & clean up after.
Regards Duncan Satchell
Posted by: Duncan Satchell | June 06, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Darn. I have a toe dragger, but I'm ordering Gloves THIS week, I can't wait until July. *sigh* I don't suppose I can do an even trade in July??? Haha
Posted by: Sharon | June 08, 2009 at 07:27 AM