Boots are used widely to aid in the transition period and for severe navicular, founder cases as well laminitic attacks and pedal osteitis The Boa boot (made by the makers of Easyboot) has been extensively researched and approved for use on barefoot horses by the AANHCP for rehabilitating lame horses. While the Boa Boot is a great boot to begin with, Easycare Inc. and the AANHCP are working closely together to make further improvements to this boot like the Easy boot Epic.

We have recently begun recommending the use of the Easyboot Epic with great results. The Easyboot Epic is a more close contact type of boot, which is a later version of the Easyboot with a Gaiter attached to it. This boot is great for high performance disciplines such endurance riding, show jumping, eventing etc. I have personally put both these and the Boa boots to the test and both models do not come off when properly fitted and applied, no matter what terrain and footing or what speed you’re travelling at!

As Canada’s first Natural Hoof Advisor to Easycare Inc., I am able to provide clients with any of the boots directly and will assist with sizing and fitting the boots as well. Please check out my services section, FAQs and my shop section for more information.

Benefits of Horse Boots in Transitioning to Barefoot

• Enable horses to get as much movement as possible

• Enable horses to get correct movement with heel first landing

• Correct movement induces repair of damaged internal tissue such as strengthening the digital cushion, stimulating frog growth and de-contraction of the hooves

• Allows horse and rider to transition from shoes to barefoot without interruption to riding

• Enables horses to move comfortably on any terrain including rocky, gravel areas

• Relieves pain and encourages healing from pedal osteitis, navicular, founder, thin soles, bruising and abscessing.

Please see the FAQ section for further information on hoof boots.