Easyboot Epic

The Easyboot Epic is one of my favorite boots. There are two options available - either with or without the gaitor. The photos shows it with the gaitor. I have been using them for the last three years and they perform very well. The gaitor-less version just goes by the name of "Easyboot". I use them with the gaitor as this makes them very secure on the hoof and much less likely to get lost especially if used for turnout. If you use them without the gaitor you need to make sure you get a really tight fit.

The gaitors don't last forever but you can get replacements and Easycare are good about replacing defective ones. (With the older style gaitors the stitching was a weak spot, but they have improved and reinforced the stitching in the new updated gaitors.)

The boots tighten using a cable and buckle system which allows numerous adjustments and the newer models have a stronger cable that resists fraying. The tread on the bottom of the boot is really durable and as all the parts on the boot can be replaced should they break that means you will get many miles out of the boot. I have a couple of pairs that are 3 years old and there is very little wear on the tread.

The breakover isn't bad but can be improved by rasping the toe between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.

Using pads in the boots helps stimulate the sole and frog and also helps secure the boot if it is a little loose on the hoof.

Easyboot Epic Sizing

Ideally, the width and length measurement will fit into the same boot size. If the width and length measurements indicate different boot sizes, select the larger Easyboot Epic size. If the width and length measurements are different by more than one size, EasyCare hoof boots are not recommended.

Size	Width	Length
Pony	3 3/16" - 3 3/8" (78-85mm)	3 3/8" - 3 5/8" (85-92mm)
000	3 3/8" - 3 13/16" (86-97mm)	3 5/8" - 4 3/16" (93-105mm)
00	3 13/16" - 4 3/8" (98-110mm)	4 3/16" - 4 5/8" (106-117mm)
0	4 3/8" - 4 9/16" (111-116mm)	4 5/8" - 4 15/16" (118-124mm)
1	4 9/16" - 4 7/8" (117-123mm)	4 15/16" - 5 1/8" (125-130mm)
2	4 7/8" - 5 1/8" (124-130mm)	5 1/8" - 5 9/16" (131-140mm)
3	5 1/8" - 5 1/2" (131-139mm)	5 9/16" - 5 15/16" (141-150mm)
4	5 1/2" - 5 15/16" (140-150mm)	5 15/16" - 6 7/16" (151-163mm)
5	5 15/16" - 6 7/16" (151-163mm)	6 7/16" - 6 7/8" (164-174mm)
6	6 7/16" - 6 7/8" (164-175mm)	6 7/8" - 7 7/16" (175-188mm)
7	6 7/8" - 7 9/16" (176-192mm)	7 7/16" - 7 3/4" (189-195mm)

Retail Cost

These boots normally retail for approx $75(US) each - sizes 3-7 are around $90 each.

For cheaper prices check out Horse Supplies at GregRobert - type in "easyboot" in the search box at the top left hand side of the page when you get there.

Alternatively Ebay often has some great bargains - see right hand sidebar for current deals.