Renegade Hoof Boots

Dusty1979 · 06-18-2008, 08:06 PM

I've become acquainted with a barefoot trimmer who would like me to give the Renegade hoof boots a try for riding on rocky terrain.

Please share your own experiences or successes/failures that you know of with this brand of boot.

Thanks.

AQHA Hunter · 06-19-2008, 06:12 AM

I have a friend who got them and likes them. She doesn't ride in any really rough terrain though. I am strongly considering a set for when my horse needs boots. They look really sturdy, and allow sand to fall out, unlike some of the other boots.

haunani · 06-19-2008, 06:23 AM

I'm a member of a few barefoot endurance groups and so far, the reviews of the boot have been extremely positive.

Dawn · 06-19-2008, 09:16 AM

Do you have a link to them? I don't believe I've ever seen that brand.

Dusty1979 · 06-19-2008, 09:41 AM

I couldn't find much info on them either. What I gathered is that they are purchased from a barefoot trimmer who helps you get correct fit.

Wasn't too keen on trying boots, but yesterday while riding my four year old the "I can't walk on those rocks so I'll take you through the trees" was getting rather old. Then he maneuvered up a small side hill and when bringing him back down he managed to go down on his nose. Not knowing whether he could bring both of us back up, I kicked out and bailed off. Landed on my back looking at his belly and hoping that he didn't step on my leg before I could roll away. Kids!

I've been maintaining him for almost two years now barefoot after having a farrier work on him the last time, making him so sore that he absolutely refused to walk across gravel. He's a truckin' fool on dirt, grass, and some gravel, but the rocks apparently don't feel well at all. Really don't want to go the shoe route. There's no one around here that can shoe correctly anyway.

I had a pair of the original Easy Boots for a mare that a farrier drew blood on, and didn't care for them at all. So, I'm a little hesitant to go this route again, but I seem to have to try something. Getting slapped in the face and scratched by prickly ash all day is not a walk in the park!

I didn't question this gal much because I really didn't intend to give them a try when she was here on Monday. I'll be in contact with her about giving the boots a try if she can get a good fit on this gelding. Wish me luck and thanks for your input.

haunani · 06-19-2008, 11:03 AM

http://www.renegadehoofboots.com/

They may not be the prettiest things, but those who have used them haven't had any rubbing issues and the open back allows for sand, water, dirt, etc. to 'drain' out of the boot.

The people who I talk to who like them used them hard and long (think 50+ mile endurance rides) and are quite happy.

Dawn · 06-19-2008, 03:22 PM

I'm currently using Easyboot epics and really like them. But I think these might be a better fit for my mare as the gaiter on the epic just doesn't quite fit the conformation of her leg making it difficult to get it on snug.

If they had purple, I'd be getting a pair today.

haunani · 06-19-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

If they had purple, I'd be getting a pair today.

I'd love it if they had a metallic navy color.

Then again, it would probably be harder to find it if got lost on the trail, in which case one of the brighter colors would be better (the joys of having lush, green, wooded trails).

Of the ones available, I really like the copper.

Dawn · 06-19-2008, 03:58 PM

I do like the copper too. I'm really considering these. So if anyone wants a pair of barely (worn maybe 3 times) used size 0 Easyboot Epics. Put your name in now, lol.

Dusty1979 · 06-19-2008, 06:54 PM

Thanks for your help everyone.

The gal that I'm working with lives about an hour south of me and she has a horse (an 18hh Shire/TB cross - you should see him!) at a trainer that is about an hour north of here. She's going up there on Sunday to ride him, so she is planning on stopping by late afternoon to do the fitting.

I'm really excited. I think this boot looks like something that might just work. This little gelding had no hoof care the first two years of his life, until I bought him. Then, the three times that I had farriers work on him, they pared his sole too thin making him almost refuse to even try and walk across gravel. Also thinking that by now he should be gravel/rock crunching hard footed, but may never be. So, have to try something. I've learned too much about maintaining a healthy foot to go back to steel shoes.

Yes, now to decide which color - just in case they get flipped into the brush. LOL Maybe we can start an HGS Renegade Club!

Maybe another question - Most people just boot the front feet, right? I would think at least start out with the fronts booted and go from there?

06-18-2008, 08:06 PM	#1
Dusty1979 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota (rural area) Posts: 545 Images: 7	Renegade Hoof Boots I've become acquainted with a barefoot trimmer who would like me to give the Renegade hoof boots a try for riding on rocky terrain. Please share your own experiences or successes/failures that you know of with this brand of boot. Thanks.

06-19-2008, 06:12 AM	#2
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,863 Images: 95	I have a friend who got them and likes them. She doesn't ride in any really rough terrain though. I am strongly considering a set for when my horse needs boots. They look really sturdy, and allow sand to fall out, unlike some of the other boots. __________________ Outer Banks (Obie) - 16.3 bay AQHA gelding HHR Tiny Echo - 13.3 bay AHA mare

06-19-2008, 06:23 AM	#3
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 3,106 Images: 231	I'm a member of a few barefoot endurance groups and so far, the reviews of the boot have been extremely positive. __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars Am I being smart with you? How would you know?

06-19-2008, 11:03 AM	#6
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 3,106 Images: 231	http://www.renegadehoofboots.com/ They may not be the prettiest things, but those who have used them haven't had any rubbing issues and the open back allows for sand, water, dirt, etc. to 'drain' out of the boot. The people who I talk to who like them used them hard and long (think 50+ mile endurance rides) and are quite happy. __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars Am I being smart with you? How would you know?

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06-19-2008, 09:16 AM	#4
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,612 Images: 1283	Do you have a link to them? I don't believe I've ever seen that brand.

06-19-2008, 09:41 AM	#5
Dusty1979 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota (rural area) Posts: 545 Images: 7	I couldn't find much info on them either. What I gathered is that they are purchased from a barefoot trimmer who helps you get correct fit. Wasn't too keen on trying boots, but yesterday while riding my four year old the "I can't walk on those rocks so I'll take you through the trees" was getting rather old. Then he maneuvered up a small side hill and when bringing him back down he managed to go down on his nose. Not knowing whether he could bring both of us back up, I kicked out and bailed off. Landed on my back looking at his belly and hoping that he didn't step on my leg before I could roll away. Kids! I've been maintaining him for almost two years now barefoot after having a farrier work on him the last time, making him so sore that he absolutely refused to walk across gravel. He's a truckin' fool on dirt, grass, and some gravel, but the rocks apparently don't feel well at all. Really don't want to go the shoe route. There's no one around here that can shoe correctly anyway. I had a pair of the original Easy Boots for a mare that a farrier drew blood on, and didn't care for them at all. So, I'm a little hesitant to go this route again, but I seem to have to try something. Getting slapped in the face and scratched by prickly ash all day is not a walk in the park! I didn't question this gal much because I really didn't intend to give them a try when she was here on Monday. I'll be in contact with her about giving the boots a try if she can get a good fit on this gelding. Wish me luck and thanks for your input.

06-19-2008, 03:22 PM	#7
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,612 Images: 1283	I'm currently using Easyboot epics and really like them. But I think these might be a better fit for my mare as the gaiter on the epic just doesn't quite fit the conformation of her leg making it difficult to get it on snug. If they had purple, I'd be getting a pair today.

06-19-2008, 03:58 PM	#9
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,612 Images: 1283	I do like the copper too. I'm really considering these. So if anyone wants a pair of barely (worn maybe 3 times) used size 0 Easyboot Epics. Put your name in now, lol.

06-19-2008, 06:54 PM	#10
Dusty1979 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota (rural area) Posts: 545 Images: 7	Thanks for your help everyone. The gal that I'm working with lives about an hour south of me and she has a horse (an 18hh Shire/TB cross - you should see him!) at a trainer that is about an hour north of here. She's going up there on Sunday to ride him, so she is planning on stopping by late afternoon to do the fitting. I'm really excited. I think this boot looks like something that might just work. This little gelding had no hoof care the first two years of his life, until I bought him. Then, the three times that I had farriers work on him, they pared his sole too thin making him almost refuse to even try and walk across gravel. Also thinking that by now he should be gravel/rock crunching hard footed, but may never be. So, have to try something. I've learned too much about maintaining a healthy foot to go back to steel shoes. Yes, now to decide which color - just in case they get flipped into the brush. LOL Maybe we can start an HGS Renegade Club! Maybe another question - Most people just boot the front feet, right? I would think at least start out with the fronts booted and go from there?