Hoof Boot Knowledge Base

Horses in nature are designed to wander around 10 miles each day. If we ask them to travel further than that or at speed, or on abrasive surfaces, their hooves...

Horses shod with traditional steel shoes experience much higher concussion than unshod barefoot horses at the level of the hoof wall. Adding a polyurethane shoe which is attached to the...

Barefoot transitions can be simple, or take a while. We've gathered together the advice to help ensure that you're ready to support your horse as they adapt to barefoot hooves,...

Here's why Renegade® is the best hoof boot design. Renegade® Hoof Boots were created in the USA by a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner. Over 20+ Years the patented Renegade® hoof...

4 Easy steps to put your hoof boots on. Renegade® Hoof Boots are designed to be quick and easy to put on your horse - and even easier to take...

First step - check if your cables need to be adjusted! For optimal performance, they should look like this, with around 1" or just slightly more either side of the...

Discover why Renegade Hoof Boots, made in the USA, are trusted by endurance riders in dozens of countries. With top benefits like superior hoof protection, natural movement, and durability for...

Discover why Renegade Hoof Boots and barefoot hoof care are revolutionizing equine health. Learn how these durable, high-performance boots promote natural hoof function, protect against rugged terrain, and offer a...

How much will you save every year by ditching metal horse shoes and moving to a barefoot horse with hoof boots to protect them on rougher terrain? Find out here! 

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We spoke with an expert Barefoot Trimmer about helping a horse transition to barefoot hooves, and what he's learned about how hoof boots can help a barefoot transition go more...

The Viper™ Hoof Boot is the preferred choice of horse riders all around the world - and we wanted to share some of the reasons why. Your  Viper™ Hoof Boots...

Renegade® Hoof Boots were created to offer hoof protection for barefoot horses because we believe that barefoot hooves are better for the horse. Over the 17 years since our Hoof...

Renegade Hoof Boots: Shield vs. Vivid - Which is Right for Your Horse? Renegade offers two main types of hoof boots: Shield and Vivid. Both provide excellent protection and shock...

Pulling a horse's shoes reveals the true health of the hoof, potentially leading to some discomfort during the transition to barefoot hooves. The healthier the hooves, the quicker the barefoot...

For best longevity and durability of the hook and loop material, keep straps clean, free of debris, and in good condition, and wash frequently after use. Each strap includes rubber...

This handy video shows step by step how to replace a cable on a Renegade® Viper® hoof boot as well as the tools needed to replace a cable. Step-by-step to...

Get a quick tour of our hoof boots features and find out why we say 'no compromise'. Plus, these beauties are made right here in the USA.

Choosing the right hoof boot style - learn how Viper and Classic hoof boots are different. Hoof shape varies horse to horse and as long as you have a good regular trim...

These custom strap upgrades can be added to boots when ordering. You can purchase selected styles of certain custom printed straps anytime here. Spooky Pumpkins Star Hero Black-Silver Filigree Sunset...

The purpose of this page is to show proper versus improper heel captivator position. Positioning the heel captivator too low can cause excess pressure on the top edge of the captivator,...

Our factory-bonded, carbide-tipped traction studs for hoof boots provide exceptional grip on ice, snow, wet grass, gravel, and slick terrain, while remaining low-profile to prevent interference or tripping. The carbide...

Removing your Renegade® hoof boots should be swift and hassle free - and take just a few seconds! We really didn't need to make you a guide but as some...

The magic is in the heel captivator; the PIVOT™ hoof boot is guaranteed not to rub!  Pivoted heel captivator design eliminates rubbing. Won't rub the fetlock and heel bulb. Guaranteed!...

That is a very good question which can only be answered with another question, why shoe the horse? Man has been domesticating the horse for about seven thousand years and...

Here are two videos which talk you through the process of installing Pro-Comp Glue On Renegades.