I was contacted by the manufacturer of a new hoof boot last week. They are looking at a possible distribution partnership with EasyCare. We receive these type of contacts because I believe we have built a very solid distribution network with great partners.
I received a couple samples of the boot on Monday and did some fitting today. There are some cool concepts in this boot. It's very interesting to see different designs and how problems areas are addressed by other designers.
This hoof boot is designed to be worn over iron shoes and not on a bare foot hoof.
We've recently added a new tool to our website. You can now rate EasyCare's hoof boots. Each boot page now has a product rating on it. Just click on "Product Rating" to see what others have to say or to add a comment yourself.
It's that simple. So take some time to add your comments if you haven't already. We'd love to hear from you.
It's been a while since we've run a blog contest so we thought this is the perfect time to start a new one.
All you have to do is answer the below question correctly and you could win one of these Easyboot bags. These bags are great! They clip onto your saddle and can be used to store an extra Easyboot, Epic or Bare boot-- or you can stash your lunch or other goodies to carry with you on a ride.
Question: What EasyCare hoof boot is on the horse in our current national advertising? Our ad campaign runs in the following national magazines: Trail Rider, Trail Blazer, Horse and Rider, Horse Illustrated, Equus, Western Horseman, The Perfect Horse, Holistic Horse, Endurance News.
Email us the correct answer and you will be entered in the drawing to win. Limit of one entry per email address and household. Entry deadline: April 15, 2008. Winners will be announced May 1st, 2008.
The 2008 Hoof Boot Contest is off to a great start! So far riders have ridden a total of 2,535 miles with more mileage coming in frequently from recent rides. It's never too late to get started. Visit our hoof boot contest page to learn more about the contest, see the placing so far, and more...
This year brings us some revised rules so be sure to check them out!
Last years contest brought us 83 riders who rode 19,011 miles. Click here to see the final results. We're off to such a great start this year! Let's see if we can pass up the 2007 record. So be sure to join in the fun and enter EasyCare's 2008 Hoof Boot Contest!
We are making some progress on all three new EasyCare hoof boots. The next round of samples and test results will determine the exact date each boot will be ready for release.
The Easyboot Edge has been testing very well and had an impressive debut at the Death Valley Encounter 200 mile endurance event. Since the DVE test weekend we are making a couple small refinements and one major modification that I believe will be found in all hoof boots in the future. We will keep you posted on the progress here and at the Team Easyboot blog. The Edge is pictured below with the adjustment key.
The EasyCare Medical/Therapy boot continues to move forward. We are currently working on selecting a bottom compound that is durable, light weight and and has the correct shock absorbing qualities. This boot will end up being a cost effective treatment boot that will offer immediate comfort for many horses.
In addition to the Easyboot Edge and the Medical/Therapy Boot, we have been working on another new riding boot since June 2007. This new boot has some design features of the Dallmer Clog, Renegade Hoof Boot and Easyboot Edge. I'm currently riding in these boots and they are testing very well. Not sure how and when we will name this design but I have a couple ideas. Should be able to show better photos after we submit another round of patent work.
The new boot currently has the Easyboot Bare tread pattern for testing purposes. Our molds are set up so the tread plate can be changed independently of the mold upper.
When you're looking to purchase new hoof boots it is very important to get the proper size. Make sure you've measured your horses hooves accurately. Need a little help measuring? No problem! Be sure to visit our page on how to properly measure your horse.
If you're still unsure of what size boot you need after doing measurements or just want some confirmation, visit our Hoof Boot Calculator page. This new tool will help you select the proper boot size! You just need to plug in your horses measurements! So breathe easy and check it out today.
We're always adding new things to our website. So be sure to visit the EasyCare website often!
EasyCare has been working with Hufshop as our general importer for the German market for over 6 months. They have been a joy to deal with and have done an excellent job making the EasyCare range more available in both the German and European markets. Hufshop has just released a new blog to keep everyone up to date on the latest happenings. Take a look at the blog here and check back for the latest and greatest in hoof care products.
There is a great interview featuring Pete Ramey in December's issue of Horse and Rider Magazine. The article topic: The Benefits of Barefoot. Jennifer Forsberg Meyer chats with Pete about the benefits of a shoeless foot. Pete says, "it's not about the hoof alone; it's about improved overall health." He also says, "Since switching my focus to barefoot trimming and boot/pad use for dealing with pathological hooves, I've seen hundreds of foundered and 'navicluar type' horses return to health." We all want to make sure our horses have the best hooves they can possibly have.
Pete also discusses one of our favorite topics... hoof boots. He says that the newer designs are much easier to use than older models. Hoof boots give you the ability to vary your horse's tread pattern as conditions change. He also talks about how booted horses continue to take over the endurance world.
It's great to read articles from people in the hoof care industry who are consistently improving the quality of life for our four legged friends.
Want to read more on this article? Pick a copy up for yourself! Happy reading!!!
Photos courtesy of Pete Ramey
Don't forget to check out the collection of hoof boots we have listed on eBay. The highest bid takes all 100 boots! The auction ends on Monday!
* Marquis: 4 boots
* Saber Sneakers: 2 boots
* Horse Moc: 2 boots
* Bosana: 2 boots
* Hoof Wings: 4 boots
* Davis: 39 boots
* Swiss: 24 boots
* Cavallo Simple: 23 boots
EasyCare recently released information on the 2008 Hoof Boot Contest. A couple of the rules have been changed compared to the 2007 Hoof Boot Contest. Do you know what TWO changes were made to the rules? Simply email us your answers. The entrants with the correct answers will be entered in a drawing at the end of the month for a free pair of Easyboots!
Limit of one entry per email address.
EasyCare had over 1,587 names submitted for our Name the New Hoof Boot Design Contest. Many great names were submitted and we are now working to edit the list and select a name for one of the designs. I personally really like the following names.
1. Easyboot Outlaw
2. Easyboot Revolution
3. Easyboot Dream
4. Easyboot Lite
I'm off to Asia on Friday to visit our factory and put the finishing touches on the new boots. I truly believe both boots are going to be an improvement to our current hoof boot line and each will be released in the near future. Exciting times for EasyCare and barefoot horses.
EasyCare is working on some creative marketing strategies to release each of the new hoof boot designs. The introduction of both boots will be different than in the past.
It's amazing how fast time passes by. We are now more than half way through 2007 and 2008 will be here before we know it. EasyCare hoof boots have accomplished some amazing things in the first 6 months of the year. Here is a short list of EasyCare hoof boot accomplishments for 2007.
1. In the first 6 months of the year riders in the $10,000 EasyCare Hoof Boot Contest have ridden 12,770.00 miles. We may end up with 20,000.00 miles by the end of the AERC ride season.
2. We have had several riders complete 5 day 250+ mile multi day events in EasyCare Hoof Boots. Karen Chaton's blog has some great info about these multi day events.
3. Old Mac's G2s were used in the opening ceremony at the Asian Games.
4. The Australians have been burning up the endurance events in Easyboot Epics and Easyboot Bares. Duncan McLaughlin and Rachel Reid finish first and second at the "The Rock" hundred miler.
5. Bernie and Polly are at it again. Bernie and Polly are now traveling from northern Canada to the southern USA on the Lost Sea Expedition. The team just crossed over the Canadian border into Montana. Polly is fitted with custom Easyboots.
6. The Horse Journal rated the Easyboot Epic
#1 after an independent study on hoof boots. After
using the majority of the hoof boots on the market this did not come as
a surprise to me. The Epic is a great riding boot, stays in place and
performs very well over long and difficult terrain.
Looks like another great year is unfolding. We will have some of our new hoof boot designs being used by EasyCare employees and select test riders very, very soon. We will keep you posted.
There's still time to send us your helpful tips about EasyCare hoofboots. So email us, and keep those tips coming in and you will be entered in a drawing to win the cool new EasyCare Gloves. We will be drawing the winners for EasyCare's Useful Tips contest on Monday.
Do you have a helpful tip about EasyCare hoofboots that you'd like to share? Just email us your tips and your name will be entered in a drawing to win the new EasyCare Gloves.
The EasyCare Hoof Boot Video Contest has begun! Get those creative juices flowing and warm up that video camera! You'll have the opportunity to submit your own "booting tips or commercials" to EasyCare via YouTube.com™ that depicts or illustrates how to use EasyCare Hoof Boots, or showing EasyCare Hoof Boots in action.
The contest will be running through the summer and ends on August 31, 2007. Click here for a complete list of contest rules and here to see the list of fabulous prizes that will be awarded!
We've even added an EasyCare Video Blog! That way you can follow the contest and check out the videos entered if you'd like:) You'll also be able to view them on youtube.com. Have fun! And ACTION!!!!
Click here
to check out this cool video of Barrel Racer C.J. Holdren and her horse Chuck. Notice... Chuck is sporting his Easyboot Epics! They finished with a race time of 16.514 seconds! Way to go C.J. and Chuck!
Do you have another brand of hoof boots but would like to
upgrade? Upgrading your hoof boots has
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send us the boots you are upgrading from and you can purchase new hoof boots
from us at a 50% discount. Now that’s a
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