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I remember reading in different posts here on ridecamp that a number of people would bend the teeth down on the old version of Easyboots and vet wrap the hoof, so that the hoof does not get damaged. (right, so far?). Now on the new Easyboots, there is a plastic cover that goes over the teeth. So I'm wondering, is there ever any time that the teeth are useful? And do they really damage the hoof wall? I thought I remember reading on the Easyboot website that they don't. Are you still vet-wrapping the hoof even with the plastic cover over the teeth (Karen)?

I am soon going to be ordering Easyboots (the newer, but regular Easyboots) - I'll be using them eventually for ctr, so nothing above the coronet band is allowed.

 

Thanks for any info. you might have,
Lysane

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From: DreamWeaver
Subject: [RC] Epics after five days


At 10:12 PM 6/14/2005, you wrote:

Hi Pat -- if you get new Epics they should last as long as regular
Easyboots do. It all depends on the terrain, the horse, and how you
ride. I just got these boots right before the ride, so they are the newest
model. The plastic covers that go over the metal teeth are now built in,
or rather they are made so that they can't come off, and the gaiter
material is stronger. I think that the boots are going to work well now for
people because these did hold up so well for 5 days in conditions that I
know I have seldom experienced on most endurance rides. I can send anybody
the hi-res photos of the boots, if you want to look really close at the wear.

Karen

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