Re: EZ boots/foam

[Tara Wheeler <harpy@io.com>]

Title: Re: EZ boots/foam

> Denise Johnson dollyjj@earthlink.net
> I'm new to using the foam with EZ boots.  I've foamed on all 4 for a
> training ride.
> On 2 the foam came out the tops, and back of the boots, and the other 2 no
> foam overflow (btw the foam was warm to touch).    One lightly foamed EZ came
> off.
>
> Yeppers.  Only time I've ever lost one on a ride was when I used too little foam.
>
>
> I called EZ Care and asked how much to use.   With one foam kit it is suppose to last through 14-16 boots (my kit at the above rate will only last for 8 boots).
>
> Hoo!  I'm using way too much!  So much for following the instructions on the bottles!
>
> The rep said you don't want the foam coming out the tops of the boots.
> Just enough to cover the bottom of the hoof and maybe coming up slightly
> on the sides.    Is this the way the 50 milers foam their boots on?  Or do
> you apply enough to come out the tops and backs of the boots?
>
> I haven't done any 50 milers yet, only official ride I've done with them was a NATRC twenty miler in extremely rough and rocky conditions.  Went through mud too.  Lost the only one that didn't foam over the top.
>
> I always have foam coming out the tops of the easyboots.  Apparently, I need to use less. . .
>
> Now to find a happy medium between too much and too little. . . 
>
>
> Are there any tips for using foamed on EZs on barefoot horses?

Dry, clean feet.  Failing that, dry-as-you-can, clean feet.  Have all your supplies ready and make sure the Easyboots fit on each hoof *before you put the foam in*!!!!