Listen in on a disccusion of Gin Szagola's incredible 3700 mile journey!

I used Renegade Vipers for my ocean-to-ocean ride across the United States with my mustang, Finley, and they were critical to our success. Long rides really test gear, and if something doesn't work, it's very obvious. My Renegade Vipers were tested over 3,700 miles, including varied terrain such as pavement, steep and rocky trails, and fields. The boots performed incredibly well through mud, snow, and even extreme cold.
The boots never caused chafing, and they did not slip unless the straps were not properly adjusted – which was my fault. Once, after Finley sank into mud, one of his boots was dislodged and he stepped on it, but it was still undamaged after it was righted.
I chose the Vipers for their aggressive tread, ease of use, and shock absorption, and they never caused moisture accumulation in Finley's frogs. The boots are thoughtfully designed, and each boot lasted 800 to 1000 miles.
For long riders, I always recommend carrying replacement parts –a spare cable lace or two, cable clamps, pastern and tension straps, set screws, pulley buttons, a pro hex driver, rubber keeper loops – to make any necessary repairs in the field. While this list may seem long, all of these pieces only weigh a few ounces and take up negligible space in one's saddle bags. You should also familiarize yourself with how to do repairs in advance, in case things ever go array while you’re in the remote wilderness without cellular service.

Another point I’d like to touch on is how much members of the public adored the sight of my Renegade Vipers while travelling. Especially with their bright, photogenic colors, I can’t tell you how many families would approach me to say hello and pet Finley, only for the biggest smile to break out on their faces when they saw him wearing his Renegades. “Look, that horse has ‘shoes on like a person’!” they’d exclaim. It always made me chuckle. “Why, yes, he does!”
Over the course of our journey from New Jersey to Oregon, Finley was never once lame, nor injured his hooves in any other way, as was confirmed by our routine vet checks. He remained confident and comfortable on all-terrain, especially gravel. A testament to the superior support and durability of our Renegade Vipers!
Finley remained comfortable and was never lame or injured during the trip, which I confirmed with routine vet checks. I plan to use Renegades for my next trip across Australia because I trust their quality and performance. Gin Szagola


