Hi fellow horse lovers-
I just got back from 3 consecutive days of gathering cows on terrain that varied from sandy washes to sticky clay-like mud, to rocky tundra and everything in-between. Let me tell you, My Epics kept my horses' feet safe and sound, with nary a rub or sore spot. I booted all 4 the first day, then just booted his fronts on the last 2 days. I guess I got pretty lucky with the fit. The modifications I used were, I cut out the back strap, inserted dome pads, made some duct tape bulb protectors, and also used knee-high nylons to sort of keep everything together. I believe the nylons also help the boots to slide on easier. I also used cotter pins through the second hole of the buckle, just in case. We covered alot of ground in those 3 days, lots of steep ups and downs and narly, thick, chest-high brush and those boots endured the whole adventure quite well.
I was amused by the smart remarks from the other cowboys about my horse wearing "slippers" or "sneakers", especially at the end of the day when a few or their horses came up with stone bruises and lost steel shoes. My horse was still full of energy and giddy-up, and never took a bad step.
My horse is living proof that once you find the right combination of fit, pads and customization technique, you can go anywhere with them safely and comfortably.
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