Team Easyboot

Spring Season Kick-Off

On Saturday 58 huntsmen and women gathered at Gut Koppenzell, the home of the Bavarian foxhound pack, for the first hunt in the year. Perfect weather for at least one weak led to excellent turf conditions and with no clouds in the Bavarian sky, an awesome day of riding was lying ahead of us.

The hunt was made up of six runs and two longer cantor passages. On the 10Miles course about 20fences and one small ditch had to be negotiated. All fences from logs to brushes were very convenient and fun to jump. So beside one minor fall all huntsmen made it across.

The cat was set among the pigeons when after the break three young roe deer were flushed by the pack, but the master of hounds quickly managed to get the well trained pack together again, so that the roe deer could escape safely. Finally all riders, horses and hounds made it back home safely and after the traditional handshaking at the "Hallali" the hounds got their reward and the riders let came the day to an end with self baked cakes, coffee and the usual stories.

Even though they weren't quiet necessary due to excellent turf conditions I still made my horse to put on his Old Mac's. As always it worked out just perfect, good traction on all sorts of terrain and no problems during what so ever.

Best boots for beach runs?

Hi everyone!

I would like to hear people's opinions on their favorite boots (and why) for a week holiday of sandy beach riding. My horse won't tolerate bare front feet for any trail riding (he'd ouch on a tiny seashell), but backs can go either way. I usually have Epics for all 4, but the front are worn and still with winter studs until I decide what to try next. I'm looking at using my studs, grips, Old Macs G1, or more Epics for this trip. How is the traction of plain Epics or the possibility of sand collecting in the Old Macs and rubbing his coronets and pasterns raw? Too much traction? Too little?

What do others that do beach ride more often prefer? Are both front and rear boots needed? My horse is afraid of slippery footing, being from Spain. Security in dry sandy deep footed hills is important for him until some day he becomes more trail savvy and confident. I too know nothing of traction or lack of it needed for beach sand and dunes, being a land lover and afraid of water more than my horse. :-))

Thanks for the input!

Jen