How to choose a boot style
People's shoes come in a multitude of varieties for different uses and must fit well to be useful and provide comfort. Hoof boots should be thought of in the same way.The most important factor in boot success is FIT. Choose the boot that fits most closely to your horse's dimensions: a tight fit is crucial.
Application Instructions for the Easyboot Glove
- Fully open the Cordura® cover ensuring that no Velcro® areas are touching and that the cover is pulled completely forward.
- Facing the rear of your horse, pick up the hoof and slip it into the boot TOE FIRST. Place the sole of the hoof firmly down into the sole of the Easyboot Trail - pulling the heel of the boot over the heel bulb. Place the hoof on the ground to a weight-bearing position.
- Starting at the front, push both side flaps against the hoof wall in a downward direction. The collar of the boot should be snug around the pastern bone. Secure the cover at the rear by pulling both ends firmly around the heel, overlapping the double Velcro® flaps evenly.
- The Easyboot Trail is now securely in place. Confirm that the middle of the four rivets on the front of the boot is aligned through the center line of the hoof and pastern bone.
How to measure for the Easyboot Glove:
- After a fresh trim, measure the width of the hoof across the bottom at the widest point.
- Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. The buttress line is the farthest weight bearing point of the heel where the hoof wall ends. Do not include the heel bulbs in the measurement.
- Compare your measurement with the size chart below. Please note that while most of our other boots have their own unique size charts, all of the new 2009 boots all use the same size chart.
- Ideally, the length and width measurement will fit into the same size. If the length and width measurements indicate different sizes, select the larger size. If the width and length measurements are different by more than one size, your selected boot style is not recommended. Be sure to check your measurements against an alternative boot in the EasyCare line-another style may accommodate your horse's hoof shape better.
Size Chart
| Size |
Width in inches |
Length in inches |
| 3 |
4-1/2" - 4-3/4" |
4-3/4" - 4-15/16" |
| 4 |
4-3/4" - 4-15/16" |
4-15/16" - 5-1/8" |
| 5 |
4-15/16" - 5-1/8" |
5-1/8" - 5-5/16" |
| 6 |
5-1/8" - 5-5/16" |
5-5/16" - 5-1/2" |
| 7 |
5-5/16" - 5-1/2" |
5-1/2" - 5-11/16" |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Easyboot Trail used for?
A: The Easyboot Trail has been designed specifically for the pleasure and trail rider.
Q: Can I use the Easyboot Trail for endurance?
A: The Easyboot Trail is designed specifically for light and medium mileage riders who ride up to 25 miles per week.
Q: Why only 25 miles per week?
A: It is impossible to determine a one-size-fits-all mileage threshold because every horse is different, and so is every trail. So the 25-mile designation is not a scientific one. But just as you would not run a marathon in hiking boots, it does not mean that the hiking boots will always hurt your feet. Their size, shape and weight are simply designed for a different purpose. This is also true with the Easyboot Trail, which is designed specifically for the pleasure and trail rider.
Q: Am I going to be able to put the Easyboot Trail on my horse on my own?
A: It's quick and easy to apply and requires no strength or force.
Q: Where can I ride with the Easyboot Trail?
A: The closure system keeps boots secure even in the toughest of trail conditions.
Q: Can I use the Easyboot Trail as a treatment boot?
A: The Easyboot Trail also doubles as a therapy boot. Help your horse recover from abscesses, hoof injuries, founder, navicular disease, punctures and sole bruises. This boot cannot be used as a soaking boot.
Q: Is the Easyboot Trail comfortable for my horse?
A: The sole shape is slightly longer than wide: this is an important feature that will allow more horses to wear the boots comfortably and securely.
Q: What are the features of the Easyboot Trail?
A:
Features:
- Sold in singles
- Quick and easy to apply; no strength or force required
- Available in 11 sizes to fit most breeds
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Drainage holes built into the sole
Q: Are the Easyboot Trail boots left or right specific?
A: No, the Easyboot Trail fits on both the left and the right hoof.
Q: Do I need to gradually break my horse into the Easyboot Trail?
A: Give your horse time to adjust to wearing the Easyboot Trail boots. The first time you fit your horse with the Easyboot Trail, start by just walking out. Gradually increase the duration and distance of rides wearing Easyboot Trail boots. Too much too soon can lead to chafing.
Q: Can I turn my horse out wearing the Easyboot Trail?
A: Yes, you can turn your horse out in the Easyboot Trail either to get him used to wearing or breaking in the boots or to provide protection.
Q: Can I ride my horse with the Easyboot Trail over metal shoes?
A: Yes. If you intend to use the Easyboot Trail over metal shoes, take the hoof measurements after the horse is newly shod to ensure a correct size. Using our hoof boots over metal shoes voids the 90-day repair/replacement warranty.
Q: Are the Easyboot Trail boots worn on all four feet?
A: That is really personal preference. It depends on distance covered and type of terrain.
Q: Do I require the same size Easyboot Trail on the front and rears?
A: Not necessarily. Always take hoof measurements as soon as possible after a fresh trim and measure each hoof separately. Correct size selection and proper fitting are very important and will ensure maximum performance from Easyboot Trail hoof boots.
Q: Can the Easyboot Trail boot get waterlogged?
A: No, there are drainage holes built into the sole of the boot.
Q: Does the Easyboot Trail offer good traction?
A: The Easyboot Trail offers superb traction on all surfaces including aggressive mountain terrain, creek beds, asphalt and loose gravel where horses can lose their footing.
Q: Is there a warranty on the Easyboot Trail?
A: EasyCare offers a 90 day repair or replacement warranty for all hoof boots purchased as new.
Q: What does the Easyboot Trail weigh?
A: The Easyboot Trail weighs from approximately 14 to approximately 26 ounces depending on the boot size.
Q: How does the Easyboot Trail make contact with the horse's leg?
A: The boot makes contact with the pastern in a more concentrated area than a gaitered boot does.
Q: How is the Break-Over on the Easyboot Trail compared to other boots?
A: The break-over is further forward than on more streamlined boots like the Glove. | 
 "EasyCare Easyboot Trail")
This is the consummate boot for trail riders of barefoot horses ridden less than 25 miles per week. Boot opens completely to easily slip on and off over most hoof shapes and sizes. Hefty and durable, yet lightweight, this boot has a polyurethane sole with deep treads, a Cordura top side, and Velcro attachments for superior fit. It's the perfect boot for the pleasure rider or for back country riding at medium distances - that is, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours per day. Drainage holes are built right into the sole of the boot, so no worries if you ride in wet conditions.
