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  • Your Cavallo News! March 2023

    Aaaaand the Best Dressed Award at the Oscars Goes to… THIS Donkey! Photo from USA Today Article: The Adorable Donkey Who Showed Up During the Oscars, Explained “What are you Wearing Tonight, Miss?” “What are you wearing?” has been a much-criticized question on the red carpet these days, but we found ourselves yelling it out…

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  • Winter Laminitis helped by hoof boots
    A Winter Laminitis Saga

    Romeo’s Winter Troubles It happens every winter. When the snow and ice build up in the paddock, Romeo the pony suddenly doesn’t want to move. The usually playful and free-moving pony stiffens up, then stands still and squeals when his pasture-mate wants to play. Romeo’s hooves and body hurt. He has been diagnosed with Insulin…

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  • Your Cavallo News! January/February 2023

    A Valentine’s Day Gift for You & Your Equine We have a gift for you – a gift we hope you won’t need, but that we know will help if you do. Have you ever battled Laminitis, or is it something you worry could happen? Healing from Laminitis can be a tough journey for a…

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  • Your Cavallo News! January/February 2023

    A Valentine’s Day Gift for You & Your Equine We have a gift for you – a gift we hope you won’t need, but that we know will help if you do. Have you ever battled Laminitis, or is it something you worry could happen? Healing from Laminitis can be a tough journey for a…

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  • Cavallo Horse Hoof Boots in snow frozen mud
    Hoof Boots that Stay on in Thick Snow and Freezing Mud

    Because Snow and Freezing Mud is a Challenge Not all hoof boots stay on during heavy snow and the inevitable mud that follows. I took on this seasonal problem and designed our horse hoof boots to mimic the natural shape of horses’ hooves. The famous conical shape helps prevent well-fitted boots from coming off. Cavallo…

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  • Winterize your horse with Cavallo Hoof Boots & studs
    Winterize your Horse!

    Wonderful Winter Riding When we feel like Winter is coming, we winterize our houses, winterize our vehicles and we buy boots and jackets to Winterize ourselves. What about Winterizing our horses? Winter is the perfect time to pull off metal shoes and keep your horse moving through the colder season. Allow your horse’s hooves to…

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  • Western Kentucky university Hoof Boot Study - Cavallo low res
    The Science Behind Cavallo Hoof Boots

    Western Kentucky University Research Recommends Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots for Hoof Protection, Traction, and Reduced Pressure. Dr. Jennifer Gill and Gabriella Lynn of the Western Kentucky University Equine Science Department have just completed the first independent university study comparing hoof boots to traditional metal shoes. They chose their preferred boots, Cavallos, for this study. Results…

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    Hydrating Hooves in Dry, Hot Weather

    Q: What can I do to keep my horse’s hooves hydrated and healthy in hot, dry weather? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice…. A: Your horse’s hooves consist of living tissue and need extra care in the summer months. Just as with our own hair, nails and other cellular structures, nourishment is important. Cellular strength, wholeness and…

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  • White line disease hoof boot solution
    What is White Line Disease?

    What is White Line Disease and how can I help keep my horse’s hooves healthy? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice…. A: Without good hooves, horses do not survive. They are flight animals. If they can’t run away, they do not make it. You may think this is not applicable today while looking at…

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