Let me begin with bestowing credit where credit is due. Marina Bredda, my friend and barefoot trimmer, was instrumental in instilling the barefoot mindset in me. She thoroughly educated me about the benefits of the natural hoof and its proper employment and management. Marina is not the only reason I am sold on the natural hoof. The very positive response of my horse, Taz, is proof to me that the booted, natural hoof really works on the endurance trail. I also understand that you met Marina and rode with her on the Warner Springs ride. She is a top-notch endurance rider and a gem of a friend.  I hope that she can also be an advocate for you as well.

The demonstration of your Easyboot Gloves at the Death Valley Encounter ride gave me a first hand look at your new product line. I have used similar products before on rides and came away with serious doubts about the efficacy, ease and practicability of "boot products".  I thank you again for the opportunity to try out your Easyboot Gloves during the 4-day ride at Death Valley. That ride was a very worthy test of any product for horse or rider. Since I am tester of high-performance jet aircraft engines in my professional life, I have great faith in true and valid tests. I was elated with the opportunity to test the Easyboot Gloves and took the opportunity with no hesitation.

I was immediately struck by the ease of fitting my horse with the boots. This has been up until now the bane of boot products I have tried before. What first sold me was how easy they were to put on and how well they conformed to the shape of my horses hoof making them exceptionally snug. After 205 miles of rocks, sand, and hard surface riding, the boots were really put to the test. Besides providing the perfect mechanics for the natural movement, shock absorption, and protection of the hoof, they were very light weight and did not alter my horse's gait. I soon forgot that my horse had them on! But best of all, when I removed the boots at the completion of the ride, I was amazed to find that the boots showed very little signs of wear and that very little sand had accumulated inside the boots! Because of my positive experiences with these Gloves, I am convinced that these boots can help any horse feel better and be at the top of their game. They are now my "Glove of choice" and the new "tools" of my sport.

 

Catch you on the next ride!

 

Laurie Birch
& Scudd Run "Taz"