Friday 5 July 2013

Avoiding Measuring Mishaps with Advice From Easycare and Trelawne Equine

EasyCare direct and Trelawne Equine, who stock Easycare boots often spend much of their day assisting customers with boot sizing. This is because there are many different factors that should be taken into account when fitting boots,particularly the accuracy of the measurements. Fit is easily the most important factor in selecting boots and should not be taken lightly, a bad fit can cause a variety of issues such as rubbing, boot loss, and product failure. Accurate hoof measurements are the essential first step in the fitting process. Easycare state that actually getting accurate hoof measurements is not that easy! So here is a useful guide to some measuring tips exclusively from Easycare Helpful Measuring Tips Follow the EasyCare measurement guide 1.) Measure after a fresh trim 2.) Measure to the heel buttress line, not the heel bulbs 3.) If possible, use a metric ruler since millimeters are more precise than inches. 4.) Do NOT trace for an accurate view after the event take pictures 5.) It also may be helpful to have someone else take measurements and compare them to your measurements Remember if you have any questions or queries you can always call the team at Trelawne, dedicated distributor of Easycare boots who are always happy to advise. For more information visit the website www.trelawneequine.co.uk or telephone a member of the team on Tel: 0844 257 8585