Posted 2014-12-13 7:43 AM (#162047) Subject: Hoof boots
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I'm wanting to purchase hoof boots. I have shoes pulled in the winter and would like a pair for that occasional 2-3 hr ride on a sunny day. The Internet is full of opinions,it's hard to know what I should buy. They have to be easy to put on as I am not very strong. Any opinions from you trail riders out there would be great. Thank you.
Posted 2014-12-15 4:49 PM (#162070 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
We have been using the Renegade boots with relatively good success. Alot of our riding is in non-rocky areas where we ride barefoot, but when riding rocky trails, we will use the Renegade boots (made in the USA). A friend of ours had experince with other types of boots and found that the Renegades worked the best for her. These boots can still get sucked off when riding through a mud hole (we lost a boot this year) and they are NOT really easy to put on, but they seem to work well for us.
Posted 2014-12-23 7:22 AM (#162131 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Thank you for the response. I wondered about Easyboots because they are the ones I find along the trail, obviously came off the hoof while riding. The secret seems to be in getting the perfect fit. PAINTED HORSE, I marvel at the pics you post of riding in Utah. Riding there is on my "Bucket List," for sure. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Posted 2014-12-24 4:24 PM (#162155 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
When I loose boots. It's because we are moving at speed or doing lateral type of work. You can't chase a cow in boots. The fast lateral changes will leave a boot behind. I assume the same king of problem for Foxhunters or others that jump and run or change directions rapidly. Endurance riders seem to do well with them, But they mainly go in a straight line at modest speeds. And the boots work well for that if they are sized correctly.[IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/Painted-Horse/2014/IMG_3410.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 2015-01-18 5:31 AM (#162286 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 197 Location: AZ
I use both Renegades and EasyCare Old Macs. Renegades work best for low-healed horses, so make sure you find a boot for your horse's hoof shape. AZ is very rocky, though there are places that are sandy, and both of the boots types work great here. Some I know use Cavallos and they work great for them. EasyCare has a fit kit to measure your horse to leave the guessing out for size. I love the Old Mac's since they are very durable and have inner straps as well as outer straps for staying on. I have never lost either boot on the trail..though we do not have thick mud out here, I have ridden through lots of water crossings and they have stayed on. Happy Booting.
Posted 2015-01-18 6:48 AM (#162289 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Dear Azgrulla, Thank you for the info. Renegades seem to be the most recommended by riders. My Rocky Mountain mare has a big round hoof so I will take that into consideration. Happy Trails to you.
Posted 2015-01-21 12:05 AM (#162326 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Hi there,You commented that you are not very strong so you would want a boot that is easy to put on. I have tried almost all of them. For a 2-3 hour ride, a boot that WILL NOT come off.....the Cavallo Boot. These are bar none....the easiest boot you will EVER apply to a horses foot. They also have drainage holes at the side so that if you go through water, it will drain out. These boots also DO NOT come off the horses feet like the easy boots do. Do not get boots with cables as this is another PIA to deal with. This is coming from a person who has done 10 years of barefoot riding with hoof boots. And I do ride 30 miles some days or the occasional 5 miler. I would go with the newer Cavallo boot that is out now.
Posted 2015-01-24 1:55 PM (#162365 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 430 Location: TN
I've been using the Cavallo Simple Boots for about 3 years and have yet to lose one. I have been very pleasantly surprised. I have ridden through sucking mud, water deep and swift moving, and scads of other trail conditions. I was told by my trimmer that correct measurement and fit is key to them staying on.
Posted 2015-01-30 2:44 AM (#162409 - in reply to #162328) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 282 Location: southcentral pennsylvania
I agree with Cutter. I have had great success with Cavallo boots in a variety of conditions, and they are easy on, easy off. I purchased "The Hoof Geeks Guide to Measuring for Hoof Boots." Author is Debs Crosoer - www.hoofgeek.com. It gives pros and cons of various brands as well as specific measurement information........very helpful. I purchased my copy on Amazon for my Kindle. It is a quick, easy read. Note that the gel pad (optional) only last my horse for about 12 hours of riding.
Posted 2015-02-06 11:01 PM (#162483 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Well, I have tried A LOT of boots & they all have their problems. I never felt that I could truly count on them 100% to stay on when cantering.I finally settled on the Renegades. They seem to be the least problematic for my horses. It is hard to put insoles in them though if you need that.I now have shoes on my guy since barefoot did not work out for him.Keeping the Renegades in case I ever need them in the future though.Good luck!:)
Posted 2015-02-12 6:59 PM (#162552 - in reply to #162047) Subject: RE: Hoof boots
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Posts: 74 Location: NW
I had read that w/the Renegades, you have to trim your horses' heels low ... is that true? I do not want the heels sheered off on any of my horses but we would like to find a boot to use when it's not practical to keep shoes on them.
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