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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | I know there's always people on the band wagon for PC, CE Legacy, Iconoclast, etc. But was wondering if anyone has had any luck with some of the more off brands? So for fun and curiosity on my part, what do you use and what do you like and dislike about them? |
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Location: CTX | I used to use the legacy but never got them to really fit right, so I tried the ventechs and now that is all I use.
I did buy a pair of RES-boots a while back (they where on sale... ) but they seem a bit big for my boy. Now maybe I need to use them on my big boned girl, but haven't tried them on her just yet.
So far, the ventechs fit everything I ride, so there will always be a pair (or 5   ) in my tackroom. |
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| Flow boots. |
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 Owner of a ratting catting machine
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| Veredus Carbon Gel. They're for jumping, but they've been way better than sports medicine boots. Lent them to a friend to make a run in, she's sold too. The fetlock boots are jam up and don't come off. |
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 It's not my fault I'm perfect
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | RES and Flowboots  |
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Location: Montana | I use CE Legacy. I just bough some Pro. Choice SMB3 boots, and I don't like them as well as my CE's...it may just be that I have used the CE's so long that they are what I'm used to. But I didn't think the SMB3's fit as well as my Classic equines. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | I used to be a polo wrap advocate... However, they are very time consuming when you haul multiple horses and usually have to run close together at jackpots. I tried CE and never felt like they got tight enough. I constantly had dirt inside them when I took them off. I now use iconoclast splint boots and LOVE THEM. They fit like a glove and are super easy to use. If I have something that runs in back boots, I will still wrap the hind legs, but nothing but iconoclast on the front. Well worth the money! |
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | spitzh - 2016-08-03 12:49 PM Flow boots.
I've always wondered about those...do those of you that use them use the breathable or reinforcement wraps over the foam boot? Do they hold up well?
I've just always been a tad paranoid of polos (or in this case - they wrap like polos so it gives me the same thought) as I watched a bad wreck when I was younger with one that came un-velcro'd and the horse got wrapped up. But I do love the support of polos... |
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It's not my fault I'm perfect
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Speedy Buckeye Girl - 2016-08-03 1:03 PM spitzh - 2016-08-03 12:49 PM Flow boots. I've always wondered about those...do those of you that use them use the breathable or reinforcement wraps over the foam boot? Do they hold up well?
I've just always been a tad paranoid of polos (or in this case - they wrap like polos so it gives me the same thought) as I watched a bad wreck when I was younger with one that came un-velcro'd and the horse got wrapped up. But I do love the support of polos...
I have the saratoga (breathable) and the regular wraps over them. Both are great and are holding up well! If you are worried about the velcro, throw some electrical tape over it. |
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | classicpotatochip - 2016-08-03 12:54 PM Veredus Carbon Gel. They're for jumping, but they've been way better than sports medicine boots. Lent them to a friend to make a run in, she's sold too. The fetlock boots are jam up and don't come off.
Funny you said that...sometime I look at my old Eskadrons and wonder if I shouldn't use them to work at home in since they are just collectiong dust these days  . The Veredus Carbons look really, really nice. |
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | SmokinGirlie - 2016-08-03 2:04 PM Speedy Buckeye Girl - 2016-08-03 1:03 PM spitzh - 2016-08-03 12:49 PM Flow boots. I've always wondered about those...do those of you that use them use the breathable or reinforcement wraps over the foam boot? Do they hold up well?
I've just always been a tad paranoid of polos (or in this case - they wrap like polos so it gives me the same thought) as I watched a bad wreck when I was younger with one that came un-velcro'd and the horse got wrapped up. But I do love the support of polos...
Thanks...good idea on the tape....I may just have to try a pair yet! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | Bar F from like the 80s. LOL I put boot covers on them. But they're pretty much indestructible.  |
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| I have used CE, SMBs and polo wraps but my favorite boots to use are Iconoclast. I have had horses with suspensory issues (high and low) and they really helped support them. I also really like how they fit (seem to let less dirt in). Sometimes Iconoclast will run a little small so be sure to measure your horse and refer to their chart before buying.
I still have polos and SMBs around and I will use them from time to time for work boots or just to trot but Iconoclast are by far my 1st choice when really asking them to work or run. |
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Location: Cocoa, Florida | I liked the Pegasus boots when they first came out, don't seem to be as popular now but I have to say I love my iconoclast boots the best. I like legacys as well for an inexpensive pair. |
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| I ride in Olathe boots ... they are one of the few that still have spur ridges on under slug heels ... |
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Location: Kansas | I have Legacys, Elites, Ventech Elites, Tough 1s and a pair of Pro Equine sport boots. My favorites on Clifford are Elites. They seem to fit better and the hind boots are taller than the other brands. The Tough 1s fit smaller than Legacy or Elites so if you have a horse that's between a medium & a large, the large Tough 1s are a good knockoff of Elites. The Pro Equines let more dirt in than I like, but I got them cheap so I use them in the mud. lol. The Legacy boots are just shorter and I don't like that on my long-legged horses. I bought a pair of Iconoclast front boots once and was not a fan. They were way too small and felt really flimsy compared to my other sport boots.
Usually I use polos but Clifford burns through them (front and back) in 1-3 runs so I gave up and now I stalk the tack swap pages for bargain priced boots for him. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | Bar Fs mainly. I can't wear them out, so I can't throw them away, so I can't buy new ones. Those boots last forever. |
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Location: North Dakota | I sold every boot I had which included both CE and PC and purchased a set of flowboots. My mare is finally comfortable in her boots. She is one who will let you know when she is not liking something. She is happy and content in her flowboots and doesn't kick her back legs at her boots now that she wears flowboots. I'm not an expert wrapper but I put the flowboots on just fine. I do have a set of iconoclast I keep around if I need something quick to put on. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Classic Equine and Dynamic Edge |
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Location: "...way down south in the Everglades..." | rodeowithjoker - 2016-08-03 8:34 PM I have Legacys, Elites, Ventech Elites, Tough 1s and a pair of Pro Equine sport boots. My favorites on Clifford are Elites. They seem to fit better and the hind boots are taller than the other brands. The Tough 1s fit smaller than Legacy or Elites so if you have a horse that's between a medium & a large, the large Tough 1s are a good knockoff of Elites. The Pro Equines let more dirt in than I like, but I got them cheap so I use them in the mud. lol. The Legacy boots are just shorter and I don't like that on my long-legged horses. I bought a pair of Iconoclast front boots once and was not a fan. They were way too small and felt really flimsy compared to my other sport boots.
Usually I use polos but Clifford burns through them (front and back) in 1-3 runs so I gave up and now I stalk the tack swap pages for bargain priced boots for him.
I was really curious about the Tough 1's as a good work out boot for home at least...thanks for the input! |
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Location: Louisiana | I always go back to CE...to me, the elites just don't fit my horses great. The medium is a hair to small, and the large is way too big.
I wish the CE were taller, but they fit the best imo.
I really want to try flow boots. I just haven't forked over the $$$.
I like polos, but like someone else mentioned, both my horses burn through the back ones pretty quickly. But they're also cheap, soooo.
For anyone that like the elites or smb3s, I heard someone say that these off brand boots from Dennards fit almost exactly the same, for $20!! They come in several colors, I was thinking of ordering a black pair for muddy arenas lol. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | CanCan - 2016-08-03 8:54 PM Bar Fs mainly. I can't wear them out, so I can't throw them away, so I can't buy new ones. Those boots last forever.
AGREE. I've had hand me downs since I was a child that my dad bought for us back in the 80s. Still look brand new! |
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Location: Kansas | Professionals Choice 100%. I bought a pair of Classic Equine and could not get them to fit right for the life of me, and they had A LOT of dirt in them every time I took them off. Won't waste my money on another pair ever again. |
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Location: Phoenix | I use Relentless because we get them at wholesale prices. They fit really well and aren't bulky at all. HOWEVER, I prefer leather splint boots. So does my horse. |
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Location: MI | classicpotatochip - 2016-08-03 12:54 PM
Veredus Carbon Gel. They're for jumping, but they've been way better than sports medicine boots. Lent them to a friend to make a run in, she's sold too. The fetlock boots are jam up and don't come off.
I bought the fronts, love them and my gelding seems to as well. |
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| dashnlotti - 2016-08-04 9:54 AM
I always go back to CE...to me, the elites just don't fit my horses great. The medium is a hair to small, and the large is way too big.
I wish the CE were taller, but they fit the best imo.
I really want to try flow boots. I just haven't forked over the $$$.
I like polos, but like someone else mentioned, both my horses burn through the back ones pretty quickly. But they're also cheap, soooo.
For anyone that like the elites or smb3s, I heard someone say that these off brand boots from Dennards fit almost exactly the same, for $20!! They come in several colors, I was thinking of ordering a black pair for muddy arenas lol.
Do you like the Dennard's boots? Thinking about ordering some as practice boots. They are so cheap! |
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Location: Louisiana | abrad12 - 2016-08-08 11:17 AM
dashnlotti - 2016-08-04 9:54 AM
I always go back to CE...to me, the elites just don't fit my horses great. The medium is a hair to small, and the large is way too big.
I wish the CE were taller, but they fit the best imo.
I really want to try flow boots. I just haven't forked over the $$$.
I like polos, but like someone else mentioned, both my horses burn through the back ones pretty quickly. But they're also cheap, soooo.
For anyone that like the elites or smb3s, I heard someone say that these off brand boots from Dennards fit almost exactly the same, for $20!! They come in several colors, I was thinking of ordering a black pair for muddy arenas lol.
Do you like the Dennard's boots? Thinking about ordering some as practice boots. They are so cheap!
I haven't ordered any, but I saw a gal on FB who said she loves them. |
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Location: Michigan | Ridenrun4745 - 2016-08-06 10:56 PM
classicpotatochip - 2016-08-03 12:54 PM
Veredus Carbon Gel. They're for jumping, but they've been way better than sports medicine boots. Lent them to a friend to make a run in, she's sold too. The fetlock boots are jam up and don't come off.
I bought the fronts, love them and my gelding seems to as well.
I am really close to ordering a set of these to replace my old Ed Wright splint boots.
I just have a really hard time understanding how a flimsy neoprene sport boot can offer much of any support for a horses leg and the impact protection on most neo sport boots is pretty week. Just take your typical sport boot and put it on your forearm, then smack it with the edge of a horse shoe I am betting it still smarts quite a bit.
Out of all the neo boots I like the design of the iconoclasts the best but these boots just seem to fall apart after a year or so.
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Owner of a ratting catting machine
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| rcoe - 2016-08-09 8:58 AM
Ridenrun4745 - 2016-08-06 10:56 PM
classicpotatochip - 2016-08-03 12:54 PM
Veredus Carbon Gel. They're for jumping, but they've been way better than sports medicine boots. Lent them to a friend to make a run in, she's sold too. The fetlock boots are jam up and don't come off.
I bought the fronts, love them and my gelding seems to as well.
I am really close to ordering a set of these to replace my old Ed Wright splint boots.
I just have a really hard time understanding how a flimsy neoprene sport boot can offer much of any support for a horses leg and the impact protection on most neo sport boots is pretty week. Just take your typical sport boot and put it on your forearm, then smack it with the edge of a horse shoe I am betting it still smarts quite a bit.
Out of all the neo boots I like the design of the iconoclasts the best but these boots just seem to fall apart after a year or so.
We're all going to be trendsetters.
I think more and more people are finding out about these boots and will be trying them. Mine are a year old now and still going strong. Those Italians know what's up! I always see people looking at my boots, and have had a few curious folks ask me about them. The price can be a turn off, but honestly, they're cheaper than a trip to the vet, and they last and last. I'm keeping them. :) |
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