We have been working on an improved version of the gaiter on the Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Bare and Easyboot Grip for several months. After many tweaks and miles of testing the gaiter is now complete and will be shipping on boots starting February 2008.
All provisional patent work is complete and we will be sending new gaiters to Team Easyboot Members in the near future.
The new gaiter design has four major improvements.
1. The new gaiter design as no internal stitching. All stitching on the inside of the gaiter has been removed making a softer and less abrasive surface for the horse.
2. All edges on the gaiter are now rolled. Top, bottom and sides.
3. The leather on the back of the gaiter has been replaced with a two way elastic. This two way elastic stretches and gives to accommodate different heel builds.
4. The elastic at the back of the gaiter also makes each boot much easier to apply. The gaiter can now be folded back over the boot out of the way during application.
Wow, these look great! Can't wait to put them to the test on our rough trails and hills. Wonder how they'll hold up going through briars and such...
Posted by: | December 26, 2007 at 09:17 PM
Can't wait to try them! Looks like they should hold up much better and make the boots easier to put on.
Posted by: Lynda Perry | December 27, 2007 at 07:37 PM
These sound like a great improvement! I just finished repairing the stitching on the inside of my own gaiters. My gaiters don't rub my horse at all, it's the other way around. LOL
Can't wait to see how the new ones are put together! A lot or gaiter wear will be saved just by making them easier to get on.
Posted by: Jennifer Martin | December 28, 2007 at 04:44 PM
The new gaiters sound great! The current gaiters rub my horse's heel bulbs but there is absolutely no room for me to wrap. Does anyone know if these gaiters will be available for individual purchase in Feb. or will they just be available on the new boots?
Posted by: Sarita | December 29, 2007 at 08:35 PM
My guess is YES
Posted by: Martha | December 30, 2007 at 07:16 AM