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RE: [RC] [RC] boots - Terry Banister

Most horses go well in them.
I just completed a 100 miler in 7th place, using the Epics on all four feet. I do use the cotter pin to keep the buckle from popping up- It works.
Heat is not a problem with the gaitors any more than splint boots.
Debris is not a problem. Only some fine silt gets in, so you don't need to take the boots off during the ride.

I like to put the boots on the night before the race, and leave the gaitors loose. Then in the morning, just eyeball everything and tighten the gaitors, and you're good to go. You should be able to complete a 50 or 100 miler without touching the boots again. Water and mud are not usually a problem. But sometimes, steep/slippery uphill footing after passing through water may cause the hind feet to blow out the back boots. If for some bad reason you lose a boot, don't mess with the one that came off, just exchange it for a spare that you carry in your cantle bag. I carry two, and it keeps the cantle bag balanced. You may not choose to use cotter pins then, depending on how many miles are left.

Every horse and rider have their own way of going, so you really need to try the boots and find out for yourself - preferrably for conditioning miles before competition. If a boot does come off, they now usually stay attached to the pastern, so your horse needs to get used to that experience. But it doesn't happen very often, unless the boots are too big.

There are no guarantees, but the Epics and Bares have been getting us through for several seasons now.

Terry
"May the Horse be with you"


From: "Marcia Nelson" <mnhorsin@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [RC]   boots
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:13:54 -0700

Anyone have experience with Easy Bare, Epics or just the keepers on the
boots with the cotter pin in the clip to keep it from getting popped up?
Also how do they work through water and mucky mud? Do you have to take them
off and clean them out periodically? It seems they would get too mucky
inside and then be uncomfortable for their sole? How about rubs or excessive
heat with the Epics or Bares?

mnhorsin


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