My OTTB has transitioned to barefoot great! I am using a borrowed pair of Easyboot Gloves (older model). They work ok, but twist a bit. Looking at other options to purchase.
I really really like my Scoot Boots. But get a rep with a set of fitting shells to fit you if possible.
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I love my Renegades, get about 800 miles out of the main shell, I like that there are replacement pieces you don’t have to buy a whole new boot. BUT please measure your horses feet after a good trim, all 4 (as they can be different) and compare them to the boot manufactures charts (or fit kit, most brands have them). That will ensure best fit more than any recommendation.
It comes down to which boot fits your horse the best. Also, you need to maintain regular trims (at least every 4-6 weeks) so the boots fit correctly.
Renegades work well for my mare. I am afraid that Scoot Boots would twist on her but would like to try them for ease of application. FlexHoof boots also look good but there aren’t very many reps in the US. In the meantime, the Renegades work well and for our use, last a long time.
Susan
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I had Renegades previous to Scoots. I also liked them.
This. It is best if you can either borrow boots to try, or buy used ones and resell them. It really is trial and error in finding which ones work for your horse. And when you try them, really try them. Some seem great until a particularly rambunctious canter or a muddy spot on a hack.
Ditto on the best fit. I recommend to my clients that, the day I trim, put the hoof down on a smooth, level surface over a piece of cardboard or card stock and do a tight tracing. This permits better measurements.
I have had most of my clients rehab out of shoes via The Equine Fusion Jogging Shoe from www.comforthoofs.com - Decent price point, sold By The Boot (not the pair), with or without pads, etc.
I’ve had good luck with Cavallo Horse Boots. I had the farrier take measurements of my horses feet to make sure I got the right size.
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I’m a big fan of Scoots and Equine Fusions. For Scoots, a fit kit is a must or at the least working with a rep who will help you get the right size. They are not “forgiving” on fit, but if they work for your horse’s feet then they are great boots for both turnout and riding. I turnout without pads and ride with a very thin pad for better sole stimulation.
EFs are more flexible and forgiving of hoof distortions and overall fit. Also more accommodating of pads. A few of the models have a great breakover built in and the others it is possible to rasp one in if needed. The only downside I would say is that that hold water so if you need prolonged / turnout use a backup pair is a good idea.
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Triple the best fit comment; take pictures of your horse’s hooves, and share them with a rep to help you get the best fit you can… I’ve heard that the Scoots are limited in what they fit, but work great for the right hoof shape.
I have Easyboot Trails and love them. They work really well for our horses that are barefoot and sound in the paddock, but get a bit tender on shale/ledge (which is quite common here). I’ve only had the EB Trails come off once, and it was in deep muck.
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Another ditto on whatever fits best. If they are twisting, they don’t fit right- might the trim, might be the shape of the horse’s hoof, etc. I find that if you measure right after a proper trim, take those measurements and find the boot brand that most closely matches the size of the hoof (some brands are for more rounded hooves, some tend to be wider, while other tend to be longer- sort of like fitting a helmet lol).
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If they are twisting a bit, for now a couple of wraps of Mueller tape around the foot will help. Until you find some boots to fit.
I have EasyBoot Gloves and Scoot Boots and have had great luck with them.
Scribbler, pro’s and con’s on each of the boots?
The Scoots come in more sizes and so need more precise fitting. The Scoots will not twist if the hoof is a bit big/boot tight but will twist if the hoof is trimmed asymmetrical. The Scoots are a very simple design.
The Renegades come in fewer sizes and the cable system allows for tightening or loosening fit a bit. The Renegades have more moving parts but also you can replace components. My experience is the Renegades twist when the hoof is too big/ boot too tight, but not when the hoof is too short/ boot too loose.
”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹”‹My mare snubs off her front toes and is apparently the only horse in the world that wears right through the toes of Renegades (wear is also starting on the Scoots).
We have been able to gallop on gravel multi use park equestrian trails in both Scoots and Renegades. We have also done lots of rocky trails in the mountains.
Right now I have three pair of worn out Renegades 
with holes in the toe and Scoots for her front feet. I have been using the old Renegades on her hind feet as needed but not refurbishing them. So I remember that I liked my Renegades new but now I am dealing with worn-out pairs and my Scoots are the Shiny New Thing.
My friends who bought Renegades on my advice still have them and they are in great shape.
Both require a decent barefoot trim, no serious flare or heels run forward. Fit on both is helped also by you getting a rasp and taking off a bit of wall in week 3 or 4 of your trim cycle. Just a few millimeters taken off 3 days in a row will help them fit better if the hoof isn’t wearing down in turnout or ridung.
I really like the padded Heel Captivator on the Renegades but they do retain damp if you go through a puddle and make the heel bulbs a bit soft looking. I have however never had any rubs with either kind of boot.
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Scoot Boots for sure. My Haflinger gelding is barefoot and is fine on almost all terrain except gravel. With the Scoot Boots, gravel is no longer a problem. I took pictures of his hooves with a ruler to show size and sent those in to the company. Boots came and are perfect. My farrier is impressed by how they solved the problem and by their construction. And I’m riding on rough trails, lots of rocks, hills, and creek crossings — never a problem!
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Thank you all so much! Sooo many options. Yesterday I borrowed another pair of EB Gloves in a half size smaller than the ones I was using. Made all the difference in the world. MUCH better. No twisting. Not sure if it matters, but I am a dressage rider who also trail rides. Nothing intense on either side. Just want what works best for my guy.
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Another vote for Cavallos. Tough as nails, easy to get on and off, and I especially like the fact that you have a choice of round or narrow hoof shapes.
Easy Boot Cloud boots for turnout of my Cushing’s Paso, worked miracles. I don’t think you can ride in them though, but Easy Boot has lots of options for many widths and length combinations.
I also love my Renegades. But I have to rasp my horse’s feet between trims to maintain the fit.
