Renegade boots VS Easyboot Edge

[Frizzle]

[QUOTE=matryoshka;4670232]
I only use pads on the ones who are gimpy even in boots. Others say that pads supply a slight pressure to the sole, which is healthy, and that without pads, there is “peripheral loading.” I think boots flex enough that there isn’t a problem. Others disagree.

I believe it was Dr. Robert Bowker who stated that pads should be used with boots in order to avoid peripheral loading. As most people who have researched barefoot know, peripheral loading is to be avoided, as it is unhealty for the hoof. If you don’t want a big, bulky pad, Easycare now has 6mm pads (or, you could get the leather ones).

I have a barefoot horse and would love to get a pair of Edges for rides off-property, but the Edges only go up to a size 3 and I need a size 4. The Edges look superior, but I guess I’ll have to go with the Epics.

[rmh_rider]

Ok, I hate all and any of those boots.

I am a shoe girl.

Too much hassle to put on and off, and LOTS of money. Been there done that, was very disappointed.

To each their own.

[matryoshka]

@rmh_rider;4672643

To each their own.

Absolutely. I used to have mine shod when they needed protection, now I like boots. If I were to start showing again, though, I’d have to go back to shoes. CTR is difficult to use boots for, too, since keeping them on without a gaiter can be an issue. Got to use foam, glue, or prayer to keep them on in CTR.

On the whole, though, boots have been cheaper than shoes for me. One pair of boots is about the price of one shoeing. And I’ve still got boots I bought three years ago. For high mileage riders, though, the cost probably works out to be about even.

Funny thing is, it was a farrier who got me interested in using boots.

[paintedtrails]

matryoshka- Quick question. Do the gaiters on Easy Boots interfere with SMB’s? I don’t plan to use those every ride, but I just realized they might get in the way of eachother…
Like you know, i’ve decided on renegades, in which case it seems a non issue, but want to keep the bares as spares at least and try them…

[matryoshka]

Sorry, I can’t think of what “SMB’s” are. Brain not working well in all of this snow. All I see is white…

[paintedtrails]

SMBs

They are the front Sport Boots…sorry:)
example:
http://www.jeffersequine.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=1&pf_id=13688&cmkw=smb2

[BigHorseLittleHorse]

I don’t ride in SMBs, but eyeballing it, I think they might interfere. I guess it depends on the length of your horse’s pasterns. I ride in the Edge, and the front of the gaiter comes pretty close to the bottom of his fetlocks.

[paintedtrails]

ok, that is what I thought…just checking tho!

[matryoshka]

I think they would overlap. Not good.

You did the right thing by choosing Renegades, considering your needs. Keep us posted on how you like them, traction, ease of use, etc. I like to hear how people like different boots so I can tell my clients when they are interested in getting some. I can only speak from experience on the models I have used, so it is good to keep up with what other people are finding with different styles.

I’m not a boot dealer. I do modify boots for clients when asked, but I don’t sell them.

[kitten_Val]

[QUOTE=matryoshka;4677247]

I’m not a boot dealer. I do modify boots for clients when asked, but I don’t sell them.[/QUOTE]

Do you know people in MD with Renegades? I’d love to see those boots “in person”, but so far I couldn’t find anyone who has them.

[kitten_Val]

I’m thinking about selling brand new Edges (size 2) because of the wrong size, but can’t decide whether I should go with smaller Edges or Renegade. What hoof shape is the best for Renegades?

[paintedtrails]

here are a few pictures!
our first ride broke em good with mud! This past weekend was a little drier so you can actually see them! LOL

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5382341&l=d68eb3fd4d&id=660550131
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5382341&l=d68eb3fd4d&id=660550131

(the saddle we are using is not our ‘normal’ - it is home for cleaning!)

[matryoshka]

Sorry Kitten-val. I did not get on here for a few days and missed your question.

A friend of mine (fellow trimmer) was thinking of becoming a Renegade dealer, but she didn’t like them as much as she thought. She may have changed her mind since I last talked to her about it, so I’ll ask if she is still selling them. If so, I’ll send you a private message with her contact info. I need to call her and see how she weathered all the snow anyway. I’m finally starting to see patches of my lawn, but this snow is hanging on for an unusually long time!

I had wanted to try Renegades, but they just did not fit my horse’s hoof conformation. I only tried them on one horse, since I already have boots for everybody else.

[AHorseoffCourse]

In case anyone out there is still trying to make up their mind of whether Renegades really work…I just finished a 100 mile race in them last Saturday in the crappiest, muddiest, sandy footing you can imagine with hidden rocks everyone. The performed above my highest expectations. The full story is on my blog, but the summary is - in my opinion if you want a boot that is truly easy, will stay on, won’t rub etc, go with renegades.

[BEARCAT]

Is the hardware on the Edge any better than on regular Easyboots? I just don’t think they use very good components. Had cables + buckles break sfter just a few uses…

[matryoshka]

The Edge has no cables. The closure requires an allen wrench (come with a key).

These are what I’d have chosen for my tough-to-boot OTTB who had ambition to be an acrobat. He was very good at popping open clips and breaking wires. I ended up finding him another home when his antics finally had me thinking that a mother-of-two does not need to ride a horse who acts like that. Still miss him.

Renegades would not have fit his hoof form, and at the time, they didn’t make them large enough. Renegade boots have more options now and can serve a larger chunk of the horse population.