Easyboots

The Easyboot is the ultimate in hoof protection and one of the most important items you should carry with you on any ride. Prevent lameness and frustration when you lose a shoe far from home and still finish your ride without compromising the health and safety of your horse. Easyboots can also be worn in place of steel shoes or even over steel shoes for additional protection, traction and cushioning on rocks and hard ground. These boots are ideal for horses with laminitis, founder, abscesses and other hoof-related medical problems. Made from durable urethane and in sizes to fit most horses, these boots will outlast any steel shoe!

Overview

In 1970 when Dr. Neel Glass, a nuclear physicist at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories, found his horse suffering from navicular disease, he began work on an idea that would prove to be a revolution in hoof care for horses.He developed the tough, durable polyurethane Easyboot. The boot is now used for correction and treatment of founder, navicular, nail punctures, abscesses, bruises, contracted heels and other impact caused injuries. It provides excellent hoof protection for both occasional and long distance riding and gives a secure fit for traction on rocks, pavement, snow and ice.Most endurance riders use Easyboots as a shoeing alternative, protection over shoes or as a spare tire when a horse loses a shoe.

The Easyboot has been the industry’s leading horse boot for the last thirty years. During this time period, Easyboots have been used to win endurance races, complete mounted treks from 2,000-18,000 miles in length, provide traction to mounted police units, treat many hoof problems and ride a horse home after a lost shoe. Although the Easyboot concept has continued to improve each year, in 2005 we introduced several enhancements which incorporate testing and feedback from horsemen all over the world.

Changes and Improvements

20% more tread for long wear and great traction!

The optional Easyboot Gaiter attachment is the largest change for 2005. This new gaiter attachment is an accessory that can be added to all boots manufactured after January 2005. The Easyboot Gaiter is ideal for the barefoot horse, muddy conditions or for a horse who is difficult to keep booted. The Easyboot Gaiter can be purchased as an accessory for the Easyboot, or comes packaged and assembled on the Easyboot Epic.

The two vertical "folds" or gussets on the front of the boot (adjacent to the entry/exit holes for the cable) are now open, allowing the front and sides of the boot to flex for easier installation on the hoof and a better fit.

The side clips are now integrated with the inside back strap. Side clip covers, to be optionally snapped over the face of the "teeth," are also included with each boot. When used, these covers reduce the aggressiveness of the Easyboot’s attachment to the hoof wall. This would be suitable when the hardness (moisture content) of your horse’s hoof wall is less than optimum.

The Easyboot buckle is now drilled to accept a locking pin. The buckle can now be locked into place after the boot is installed.

The inside-sole "nubs" are gone, allowing a more natural contact of the hoof’s sole to the surface of the boot.

The front buckle rivets are now recessed and will not touch the hoof wall.

Easyboot sizing has been fine-tuned. Be sure to measure the hoof and verify sizing from the new chart, before purchasing a new Easyboot. Even if your horse has always worn a particular size in the past, this is an important step to take in ensuring a perfect fit.

Easyboot Epic Also Available

The Easyboot with Easyboot Gaiter attached. The Easyboot is ideal for the barefoot horse, muddy conditions or for a horse who is difficult to keep booted. The Easyboot Gaiter can be purchased as an accessory for the Easyboot, or comes packaged and assembled on the Easyboot Epic (click here) .

Easyboot (EZ SB-EB)
Sizes Pony thru 2 - $ 40.90 each
Sizes 3 thru 7 - $ 51.90 each

Easyboot Accessories

	Easyboot Gaiter The patented Easyboot Gaiter can quickly be added to all Easyboots manufactured after January 2005. The Easyboot Gaiter has been designed to improve the performance of the Easyboot on barefoot horses and in muddy terrain. The Gaiter is also very helpful for keeping Easyboots on horses that have a tendency to lose hoof boots. Sold individually. (EZ SB-EASYGAIT) - $ 23.10 (each) Qty:
	Easyboot Buckle Pin The new Easyboot buckle pin is designed to lock down the front buckle of the Easyboot. These pins come in very handy in rocky terrain or on the back feet of horses that forge. The Easyboot buckle pin is available for boots manufactured after January 2005 only. (EZ SB-BUCKLEPIN) - $ 1.30 (10 pack) Qty:
	Easyboot Keeper Strap The keeper can be useful on trail rides or through water, mud, snow, etc., where a boot might be pulled off. The keeper strap is not recommended for fast going, flighty horses or unattended animals. The strap loops around Easyboot back strap and attaches around horse's pastern area. Keeper Straps should not be used in conjunction with the Easyboot Gaiter, as they could chafe. (EZ SB-KEEPER) - $3.85 each Qty:
	Easy Foam Kit This 2-part adhesive foam kit is formulated to keep the Easyboot secure through technical riding. When mixed and poured into an Easyboot before fitting, EasyFoam expands to make an exact fitting and flexible liner. It seals out all dirt and debris, cushions and protects the hoof and acts as an adhesive. EasyFoam is not waterproof, and should not be used in conjunction with the Easyboot Gaiter, as it will adhere to the Gaiter fabric. EasyFoam is recommended for horses used in extreme conditions such as competitive long distance events, deep mud or rocky terrain. (EZ SB-EASYFOAM) - $13.10 Qty:
	Easy Dirt Skirt This 1" thick urethane sheet foam can be cut to fit any size Easyboot. Helps keep sand and dirt out of the boot, as well as providing an absorbent material for application of liquid medication to the hoof sole. Available in boxes of 8. (EZ SB-DIRTSKRT) - $8.90 Qty:
	Easyboot Titanium-Coated Studs These durable studs are easily attached to the bottom of your Easyboot to provide traction on many different ground conditions such as ice, mud, grass and pavement (3 studs per boot is suggested). Available in sets of 12. (EZ SB-STUDEASY) - $8.60 (Package of 4) Qty:
	Cable/Buckle (Replacement kit) Replace worn or broken cables and buckles. Rivet gun required for attachment. Please indicate Easyboot size. For 2005 Easyboots (EZ SB-CABLE/05) - $8.50 Qty: For Easyboots prior to 2005 (EZ SB-CABLE) - $8.50 Qty:
	Easyboot Back Strap (Replacement) Easy to install with screwdriver. Comes with screws, nuts and washers. Please indicate Easyboot size. Back straps for Easyboots manufactured prior to 2005 are also available. (EZ SB-STRAP/05) - $6.80 Qty: For Easyboots prior to 2005 (EZ SB-STRAP) - $6.80 Qty:
	Easyboot Stowaway Bag This bag will hold up to two #2 Easyboots, plus has two extra compartments for small accessories. Has clip-on top with tie strings to attach anywhere on the saddle. Available in Black, Brown, Hunter Green, Royal Blue, Red, Navy, or Purple. (EZ P9-STEZB) - $14.30 Qty: