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| I'm trying to decide on my next pair of leg boots for my mare and I'm so lost. I've been out of barrel racing for awhile and have a new horse and I don't know what is the new standard of protection. |
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 1D Lawn Mower
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Location: Southeast, Texas | I have polo wraps, professional choice boots, classic equines, and I WANT a pair of iconoclast boots. [= I have to use wraps on one, classics don't fit another, the pro choice seems to be the most versatile at my house. The iconoclast seem to offer great protection, but seeing as I don't have any.... I can't tell you if they are as great as they claim! |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| I sold my professionals choice boots because I ALWAYS had dirt in them. Bugged me more than him probably but can't be comfortable.
I've had a pair of RES boots for a couple weeks now as ZERO dirt in them. So happy. I use polo's on the back when I run |
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Posts: 356
| Love my new Iconoclast boots, and love my Classic Equine Legacy boots too! Had one pair of Professional's Choice Elites, and HATED the way they fit. Polos are great as long as you know how to wrap them. |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | Classic Equine Legacy for front and back. |
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Location: Northeast, KS | I have beem using a brand call Pegesus and really like them. Needing to replace them though-the are a couple years old and the velcro is not what it used to be. Also noticing that more dirt is gettting inside them. I had used the Classic Equine Legacy in the past. Would like to hear everyones opions as well. |
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Location: Mississippi | I have been using Iconoclast and have been very pleased. Customer service is great also which makes a huge difference to me! I had a random incident where one got torn from a hoof strike and they offered me a discount for the replacement. I only wish that they came in a few more colors - I currently have black. |
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Location: Ohio | I've tried them all and really like the Iconoclast boots. Love polos but I don't trust my wrapping abilities, especially when I feel I have to rush. Elites seem to fall apart before I get my use out of them. I do like classic equines from time to time but they don't feel like they provide the support and protection of the Iconoclast boors. |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 356
| turtleaut - 2014-04-17 3:44 PM
I have been using Iconoclast and have been very pleased. Customer service is great also which makes a huge difference to me! I had a random incident where one got torn from a hoof strike and they offered me a discount for the replacement. I only wish that they came in a few more colors - I currently have black.
If you Google "dyeing Iconoclast boots" there are a few websites with directions to dye them ytourself! |
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 Georgia Peach
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Location: Georgia |
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The Advice Guru
Posts: 6419
| I have the ventech elite, love them as my horses legs don't heat up in them.
I have a set of the classic equine wanted to try as everyone loves them. I find they don't fit as well and heat up the leg more then the pro choice.
I had a pair of the iconoclast they heated up a little more then the pro choice but less then the classic equine. Someone wanted them more then me, as they were stolen 2 weeks ago. |
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Georgia Peach
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Location: Georgia | cheryl makofka - 2014-04-17 6:42 PM I have the ventech elite, love them as my horses legs don't heat up in them. I have a set of the classic equine wanted to try as everyone loves them. I find they don't fit as well and heat up the leg more then the pro choice. I had a pair of the iconoclast they heated up a little more then the pro choice but less then the classic equine. Someone wanted them more then me, as they were stolen 2 weeks ago.
I've always been under the impression that some heat is a good thing. It allows the tendons to become more elastic and prevents injury during strenuous exercise. |
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The Advice Guru
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| Runninbay - 2014-04-17 5:47 PM
cheryl makofka - 2014-04-17 6:42 PM I have the ventech elite, love them as my horses legs don't heat up in them. I have a set of the classic equine wanted to try as everyone loves them. I find they don't fit as well and heat up the leg more then the pro choice. I had a pair of the iconoclast they heated up a little more then the pro choice but less then the classic equine. Someone wanted them more then me, as they were stolen 2 weeks ago.
I've always been under the impression that some heat is a good thing. It allows the tendons to become more elastic and prevents injury during strenuous exercise.
I want my horses tendons nice and warm, but I don't want them sweating underneath their boots.
I'm talking in freezing or just above, after 45 min of warming up with the classic equine and iconoclast boots, my horses have sweat marks under their boots even though the horse is not sweating |
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Posts: 956
Location: Washington | I like the Pro Equine, but will switch over to the Relentless once mine wear out. I use those on front then polos on the back. |
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  Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | Classic Equine Legacys on front and back. |
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1D Lawn Mower
Posts: 1417
Location: Southeast, Texas | cheryl makofka - 2014-04-17 5:42 PM
I have the ventech elite, love them as my horses legs don't heat up in them.
I have a set of the classic equine wanted to try as everyone loves them. I find they don't fit as well and heat up the leg more then the pro choice.
I had a pair of the iconoclast they heated up a little more then the pro choice but less then the classic equine. Someone wanted them more then me, as they were stolen 2 weeks ago.
I hate sticky fingers!! Sorry someone got your boots! They aren't cheap! |
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The Advice Guru
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| ABroussard - 2014-04-17 7:40 PM
cheryl makofka - 2014-04-17 5:42 PM
I have the ventech elite, love them as my horses legs don't heat up in them.
I have a set of the classic equine wanted to try as everyone loves them. I find they don't fit as well and heat up the leg more then the pro choice.
I had a pair of the iconoclast they heated up a little more then the pro choice but less then the classic equine. Someone wanted them more then me, as they were stolen 2 weeks ago.
I hate sticky fingers!! Sorry someone got your boots! They aren't cheap!
Thanks, I was shocked they walked away. |
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The Advice Guru
Posts: 6419
| BarrelRacing4Christ - 2014-04-17 6:59 PM
Classic Equine Legacys on front and back.
Question, do your bottom velcro (the one that wraps around) do they overlap?
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Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | cheryl makofka - 2014-04-17 7:56 PM
BarrelRacing4Christ - 2014-04-17 6:59 PM
Classic Equine Legacys on front and back.
Question, do your bottom velcro (the one that wraps around ) do they overlap?
Not sure I understand exactly what you're asking. PMing you. |
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What do you use for leg protection???