From The Horse's Mouth

Carol Layton and Sqig rack up the miles in different Easyboot hoof boot models

Rob and I are very pleased with how Sqig went in his EasyCare hoof boots in this challenging 80 km ride.  The ride is in a dry and rocky part of NSW in Australia with a lot of the course resembling a dry creek bed with large rocks everywhere.  I have been riding in Easyboot Gloves and was particularly impressed at the earlier ride, Kiwarrak where we came 1st Lightweight and BC but since we didn't have dome pads for the Gloves I went back to the good ole favorites for endurance - Epics and Bares, that is before the Gloves and Edges.  I've got Edges on order so hopefully I'll be one of the lucky first ones in Australia, the first shipment is about to arrive.   Sqig has now completed 2080 km, barefoot and booted in his endurance career over 3+ years. 

It was a beautiful day for riding at Tooraweenah with a light cool breeze and clear conditions.  Now if only I can talk the photographer into heading into the more scenic part of the course.

Photo 1 - Omani Mr Sqiggle and Carol Layton, 2nd Lightweight
Photo 2  - Warrumbungle ranges, NSW Australia

New EasyCare Comfort Pad for Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On

I just received a couple samples of a new dome comfort pad specifically made for the Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On.  I've designed the new pad so that the hoof will fit all the way into the boot as if the pad was not being used.  The low profile of the Glove and Glue-On shells just doesn't allow for our current styles of comfort pads to be used.

I'll get some test rides on the pad in the next couple days and post the results.  I think the results will be good but time will tell.

 

Frog Pressure and EasyCare Comfort Pads

I just had the opportunity to see a neat little video done by Ove Lind at the Swedish Hoof School.  Take a look at the video on the Swedish Hoof School website http://www.swedishhoofschool.com/Videoclips.htm.  The site has some great info!

EasyCare Comfort Pads are a great tool when used correctly.  Practitioners are seeing great results when used on hard to transition horses.

 

Black Heritage Riders Galloping with Easyboots in the Rain!

Miles Dean and his horse Sankofa in their "Easy Wear"; Old Mac G2's in the front and Easyboot Epics behind, all with Comfort Pads. Miles is riding across the country to bring awareness to the historic role of African Americans and horses in the development of our nation.  Click here to track their progress!

EasyCare Weekly Specials

The 53rd annual Tevis Cup 100 mile Endurance ride is this month.  To celebrate EasyCare will be having a new special for website orders every week during the month of July.

This week (July 15-21) we have a Two for One special - Buy a pair of EasyCare Comfort Pads and get the 2nd pair for free.  Offer limited to 6 and 12 mm black Comfort Pads (no Comfort Pad System pads).  Offer limited to ten pairs per person and are for website orders only   Be sure to check our home page each week to see what great special is available.

Here's a cool picture taken at Devil's Thumb during last years Tevis Cup.  Picture taken by Tinker Hart.

EasySoaker Promotion

EasyCare will be including a FREE pair of Dome Comfort Pads with each pair of EasySoaker boots purchased.  The pads will automatically be included in your purchase while supplies last. 

These pads are still in the testing phase and are not available for retail sale.  We have received a lot of great feed back from users.  If you like the results you get from using them, consider our regular EasyCare Comfort Pads.

Click here to read more about this great promotion.

EasyCare Comfort Pads

Pete Ramey and Dr Bowker have both stressed the importance of foam padding during the transition stage.  I'm excited about how the Comfort Pads are currently being used and the importance Ramey and Bowker are putting on the pads.

Take a look at this slide from Dr. Bowker's presentation.

Comfort Pad System

The Comfort Pad System was very well received at the WESA show.  We will be receiving our first shipment in a couple weeks and will be able to fill all orders.

Take a look at the Comfort Pad System here.  All the Patent work for the Comfort Pad System is complete and we are ready to go!

Comfort System

I have been working on a new comfort pad system after seeing how horse owners are using our Comfort Pads in different applications.  Many of these applications can be seen in the Pete Ramey article "Boots and Pads: A True Breakthrough in Healing"

I wanted to make a system that was both easier to use and was more adaptable to different types of hoof conditions.

The new Comfort Pad System will come with three pads.

1.  Frog Relief Pad.  The Frog Relief Pad will have a recessed area removed from frog area.  This pad will be molded in 4 different densities.  When used alone it will put pressure on the sole and no pressure on the frog area.  It fits snugly over the Frog Pressure Pad and the Frog Support Pad for different combinations.

2.  Frog Pressure Pad.  The Frog Pressure Pad has a frog area that is double the thickness of the standard comfort pad.  It can be used stand alone or in conjunction with the Frog Relief Pad.  This pad will be molded in 4 different densities, each density is a different color.

3.  Frog Support Pad.  The Frog Support Pad has a frog area that is the same thickness of the standard comfort pad.  It can be used stand alone or in conjunction with the Frog Relief Pad.  This pad will be molded in 4 different densities, each density is a different color.

The three pads are designed to work together and give the horse owner and practitioner many different options when trying to provide comfort.  The three pads, each molded in 4 different densities, provide many tools and numerous options.

We hope to have them available in the next month.  The photos below show how the system can work together.

Comfort Pad R&D

I've been playing with some new comfort pad styles and densities.  I think we will be able to offer some really cool combinations of densities and colors very soon.  I will keep you posted.

We are now offering a 6mm version of all comfort pads and have them available for purchase now.  The thinner version is great for riding and can be stacked on a 12mm version for extra comfort and therapeutic use.  The 6mm and 12mm versions will offer many possibilities.

EasyCare Comfort Pads

I have to apologize for our shortage of EasyCare Comfort Pads.  After working with Pete Ramey to develop a padding system that would provide immediate comfort for navicular horses, I personally misjudged the demand for this padding system and we immediately went into a back order situation.  We are catching up and hope to fill all back orders by mid May.

Hoof Care Professionals around the world are using the Comfort Pads to provide relief to horses in extreme pain.  Pete Ramey has written a detailed article on the use of these Comfort Pads and how they are helping horses.