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Re: [RC] boots - Charlene StinnettLeah
I have a horse with a similar shaped foot-wider than longer-in fact I think the width measurement is the same. I went through the same problem, size 2 to fit width, but they were too big in front and often came off. I have a lot of experience with easyboots, and tried all kinds of ways to solve the problem, including gluing a piece of foam to the inside (behind the buckle) to take up that extra space. The foam I used was a cut up comfort pad. It actually worked really well and lasted longer than I thought--I just need better glue. I used liquid nails. Anyway, now I actually ride him in a size 1, the true size for the LENGTH of his hoof. I put a size 2 cable on this size 1 boot, so there was extra length to accomodate the width. It works perfectly, and stays on just as well as his rear boots. It will look a little different, there will be "exposed" cables on the sides, rather than the rubber closing in nice and tight around
the hoof...I don't have any advice on the overreach, other than an epic that fits right should stand up to that with no issues-there's nothing for him to catch that rear foot on if the hoof fits from front to back. GOOD LUCK!!!! Don't give up-barefoot is worth it! So much better for the horse.
Charlene Stinnett Graphic Design Artist 865.223.4043
In this snowy porcelain form, you find me timid and courageous, docile and ungovernable, hot-headed and phlegmatic, teachable and obtuse. I am called: Hollywood. From: "LEAHCHIRO@xxxxxxx" <LEAHCHIRO@xxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 7:45:26 AM Subject: [RC] boots My horse has been barefoot for around 4 months. I have tried BOAs size 1(did not fit the shape of his foot and they rubbed,size 2 were too big and twisted)), Easy boot bare(size2) (came off while galloping and the gaiters were shredded), and Easyboot Epic(size 2)(the 3rd time he wore it,he pulled one off at walk.He forged, I think. since all that was left was the ankle part of the gaiter. I never found the boot since we were riding in rough terrain,lots of downfall,etc). My friend that was riding with me was using a pair of Cavallo boots. They stayed on her horse but her horse did get a bad rub. The BOAS had rubbed my horse badly and I want to avoid rubs if possible since he has very sensitive skin, so I am not sure about trying Cavallo boots.
I do want to keep him barefoot since his heels were contracted from the shoes, and he had stress cracks on both front feet.His foot is 5 in Wide and the length is 4 5/8 so his foot is wide and short.
He only needs boots on the front, his back feet look great.
Any idea how to make the EPIC boot work if he forges? I would expect the boot to stay on in most conditions, since my horse has never forged and pulled a front shoe(he did wear bell boots).
I trail ride, some of the terrain is rocky and steep ish. Any suggestions? The people at Easy Care customer service have been great, and they have suggested changing the heel strap, using the cushion insoles,etc...
But having a boot fly off into nowhere and just leaving the ankle strap is extreme, and I am frustrated since the boots are expensive.
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