Dear EasyCare Customer,

2010 was a milestone year for horse boots. We made the decision to focus on wilderness long-distance endurance events to showcase the durability of our products. The results were astonishing: endurance riders racked up more than 41,000 miles at events sanctioned by AERC – more than double the miles of the prior year. More people than ever are using horse hoof boots, and discovering the financial, physical and physiological benefits of alternative hoof protection.

What better momentum to build on for 2011? Team Easyboot is being re-launched and will allow a broad representation of boot users to train and purchase products at a reduced rate on-line in return for representing EasyCare in the field as ambassadors. If you're a former Team Easyboot member, watch your email for exciting news.

The recent changes in leg protection rules at NATRC and ECTRA sanctioned events mean that the $10,000 Hoof Boot Contest will now have a competitive trail category in addition to the existing endurance category.

The long-awaited wide version of the Easyboot Glove, known as the Easyboot Glove W, will hit the trails in early summer.

Our focus in 2011 will be on trail riders. So if you’re a boot user representing a backcountry horsemen's association, or if you’re a rider who just likes to get out every week and explore new trails with your horse, please consider applying to be part of Team Easyboot 2011. We think you’ll be glad you did.

From Garrett's Desk: Lets Make 2011 Better

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