If you are concerned about rubs, you can purchase Gaiters to protect the pastern area. The only time I observed a rub was on that second ride and it was because I had not properly broken the boots in. Since that first weekend I have ridden over 50 miles in the Trail averaging 5-10 miles per ride. After the ride, Cal was not at all sensitive at the site of the rub and the area was so small that it would not show up when I tried to take a picture of it. When I checked again at 6 miles the area had not changed. The second day, I checked at 4 miles and saw a rub the size of a pencil eraser. On the first day, I checked for rubs every 30 minutes and found none.

My first two rides were 5 and 7 miles over the course of a weekend. I decided to go against recommendations to see how they would perform if they weren’t broken in. Your first few rides should be thirty minutes to an hour of walking and light trotting/gaiting this is to ensure the fit is correct and there is no chafing. The Trail needs to be broken in, just as you would break in a new pair of hiking boots. The top concern I hear from prospective customers is if the Trail will cause rubs. Now I see what all the fuss is about the Easyboot Trail really is amazing! The Trails were a breeze to put on and I was absolutely amazed at how comfortable he was in them, even more so than when I rode him with Gloves on the front. Cal has always been a sensitive horse, the type that would gimp over rocks even when he had shoes on.

So for the past three months I have been using the Trails on Cal, my Tennessee Walking Horse cross. After becoming a customer service representative at Eas圜are, I knew I needed to ride in the Trails since they were our most popular boot in 2011. Although they are sleek for a boot, to me they looked downright clunky next to the Glove. Even though they are light, they aren’t as light as a Glove. I’ll admit when I saw the Easyboot Trail, I was skeptical and couldn’t help but compare them to my beloved Glove. I have used Easyboot Gloves since they were released and absolutely love their lightweight and sleek design. Cal wearing Easyboot Trails on fronts and Easyboot Gloves on hinds.

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