In this issue:

1. :: Hoof Boot Contest Winners
2. :: January Web Special
3. :: Discontinued Items
4. :: Enter our $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest!

It's a brand new year and we are back in full swing at EasyCare with some exciting new developments. We will be releasing four new boot designs in the next few months and we feel certain they are our best hoof boots yet. Testing is currently under way and we are seeing some amazing results! Visit Garrett Ford's blog From the Horse's Mouth to read and see the latest news about the Easyboot Edge, the Easyboot Glove, the Easyboot Glue-on and the Easyboot Rx. More details to follow in next month's newsletter. These boots are expected to be released to the public sometime this quarter.

If you have never tried our Nylon EZ Ride Stirrups, this month is the time to buy them. These are the most comfortable stirrups available for trail rides, endurance races and multi-day events! Our patented comfort top bar system, along with longer lasting pads means you will be riding comfortably in your stirrups for many years to come. (Photo: Tesing the Easyboot Glove in sand)

EasyCare Inc. Announces Winners of the 2008 $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest!

#1 - Terri Tinkham

#2 - Natalie Herman

The 2008 EasyCare $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest has come to an end and we are pleased to announce this year's winners. These riders have done well in every distance of rides from single day 50's and 100's to multi-day rides of 250 miles or more! Further proof that it is possible to ride incredible distances with EasyCare hoof boots.

EasyCare's Hoof Boot Contest continues to grow in popularity. This year we had 96 riders complete more than 16,725 miles using Easyboots over bare hooves. Top ten riders are being awarded a total of $10,000 in cash.

1. Terri Tinkham - 1,925 miles - $3000

2. Natalie Herman - 1,440 miles - $2000

3. Dublin "Tinker" - Hart 925 miles - $1000

4. Tracy Browne - 815 miles - $850

5. Laney Humphrey - 800 miles - $750

6. Laura Frerking - 650 miles - $650

7. Joyce Stoffey - 480 miles - $550

8. Cindy Bell - 465 miles - $400

9. Sue Benson - 420 miles - $400

10. Carol Layton - 351 miles - $400

10. Amy Bray - 351 miles - $400

First place winner Terri Tinkham and her horse Oliver Twist logged an incredible 1,925 miles this year. Terri is no stranger to the contest's top ten placing but this is her first time coming in first! Way to go Terri! Terri didn't start riding horses until her mid-50's. Ten year old Oliver Twist is a gaited Tennessee Walker/ Standardbred gelding. The team has been doing endurance since Oli was six. Terri light-heartedly describes Oli as a "scrappy little (14.2) 'pony' - he is not a real pony but certainly acts like one."

The 2008 contest may have come to a close but the 2009 contest has just begun! Click here for entry forms and more information about the contest.

January Web Special

15% off Nylon EZ Ride Stirrups

Applies to nylon stirrups, with and without cages. No limit.

Leather covered stirrups and tapaderos not included.

Sale runs Jan 5-31, 2009.

Enter promo code "EZ RIDES." Indicate color and top bar size when ordering. Click here for more stirrup info.

Just a reminder - discontinued items

EasyCare has discontinued several items in our line. This includes all Shear Comfort products (saddle covers, cinch ring protectors, etc), Ice Boots and Sponge Bags (including bags with sponges). Many products are still available while supplies last.

If you have any questions about our products feel free to call our friendly staff at 1-800-447-8836, e-mail: questions@easycareinc.com or visit our website at easycareinc.com.

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter! Please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions on how to make it better.
See you on the trail,

The Staff at EasyCare
EasyCare, Inc.
email: admin@easycareinc.com
phone: 800-447-8836
web: easycareinc.com