Here is a photo album with photos from all four days and 200 miles of the Death Valley Encounter. You'll see lots of the scenery and the footing. There are also many photos of the new Easyboot Edge boots. I used dome comfort pads in them all four days and used four Edge's on Chief (he is the one in the grey ear-cam shots), and two Edges on Tig (the bay pictured here w/ the blue and black tack). Two of the Edges I used did all four days and 200 miles and two did two days and 100 miles. They held up really well, never once came off, and did not cause any rubbing on either horse. I used no vetwrap and made no modifications to the boots.
We had perfect weather for the entire ride. It was great this year! It definitely seemed a lot easier than the previous year - that's what happens when your comfort level is raised a bit. ;) Next year the ride will be even better and will be run in reverse. That will allow us to have a nicer place for the New Year's Party.
I love the slide show, it looks like a terrific trip. It must have been an interesting ride. Great pictures!!
Posted by: Arlene | January 02, 2008 at 07:34 PM
I like the photos two. the new boots look cool. You like to take a lot of pictures. well I like it wel you thake a lot of pictures. It gives everyone a good idea what the ride was like.
Posted by: Sabrina | January 06, 2008 at 03:48 PM
okay, i just typed a comment about the colored easyboots. i think the edges would look great in these colors. i like the colors idea.it would made the new boots and any of the other easycare boots stand out from other brands of boots.
(look at what i posted on the colors)
Posted by: sabrina | January 07, 2008 at 11:37 PM