See the eBay listing to the right for cheaper deals. The manufacturer's recommended price is $87.50-$103 (US) each. If the width and length measurements are different by more than one size, Eas圜are hoof boots are not recommended. If the width and length measurements indicate different boot sizes, select the larger Easyboot Epic size. Ideally, the width and length measurement will fit into the same boot size.
I used to be a big fan of these boots (before the release of the Jogging Shoes) but towards the end I was frustrated as I was having to replace both the gaiter and the wires quite often which made them an expensive boot long-term. This also affects the ability of the boot (and hoof) to gain traction on uneven ground.Īll the parts on the boot can be replaced should they break but they are fiddly and time-consuming to replace. You can avoid this to some extent by adding a pad in the bottom of the boot but you still don't get the same stimulation as you would in a flexible-soled boot such as the Jogging Shoes. This means that the hoof wall then bears most of the weight which is not ideal. The tread on the bottom of the boot is really durable but the sole itself is very rigid and does not conform to the sole of the hoof or to the ground surface. The gaiter fastens around the fetlock using velcro. The boots tighten using a cable and buckle system which allows numerous adjustments. If you use them without the gaiter you need to make sure you get a really tight fit. The gaiter makes them much more secure on the hoof and less likely to fall off especially if used for turnout. The gaiter-less version just goes by the name of "Easyboot". The Easyboot Epic has been the boot of choice for endurance horses, until the recent launch of the Easyboot Glove, but continues to be favoured by many riders whose horses feet are the wrong size/shape for the precise fitting Glove.The Easyboot Epics are available in two options - with or without the gaiter.
The Easyboot Epic is often a more suitable boot for the potentially varied ground conditions in the UK than the original Easyboot.Īll hard portions of the boot fit below the hairline, an important design feature to help prevent any rubbing around the coronet, and also eliminating joint interference. It also helps to keep the boot on during extreme conditions such as mud, snow and water crossings. The fitted gaiter offers extra protection to the hoof as well as keeping excess dirt and grit from getting into the boot. The Easyboot Epic is the ideal boot for aggressive conditions or for a horse that is difficult to keep booted.
The Epic is ideal for the barefoot horse, and more suited to rigorous conditions and horses that are difficult to keep booted. The Easyboot Epic is the next step up from the original Easyboot, and one of the most popular boots in the Easycare range.
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