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  • Horse in the Snow
    Protecting Your Horse is Nature’s Job

    It’s been a long winter. We’ve done our best to keep our horses comfortable and cozy. In the Pacific Northwest, it’s been a wild one; pounding blustery rain storms, howling wind and hefty saturated snow. The dense white sludge glues itself to the branches of our 200-foot Cedar and Douglas Fir Trees. These trees are…

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  • Roberts Creek Beach
    We’re Famous!

    Cavallo Horse & Rider is located on the spectacular Sunshine Coast in BC, Canada.  It’s a small town (that’s quickly becoming a large one!). Our offices are here, in amongst the trees and pastures.  We – and our animals, feel very fortunate to live here. Cavallo Worldwide At the present, Cavallo Hoof Boots are sold…

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  • Carole Herder with her beloved dog, Danny Boy
    2018 – The Year of the Dog

    You know Greg is Australian and if you have met him, you know he delivers on almost every iconic “Ozzie” trait, especially the good, well it’s more “great” or “fantastic” sense of humour. This morning we were talking about the  Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog. As far as great loves go, our…

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  • Neon Heart
    Coming from the Heart

    I recently received an email that REALLY caught my attention.  As a woman AND as a maker of Cavallo Hoof Boots!  I wanted to share this with you, as many members of our Cavallo Community are women in this critical age range where heart heath is concerned.  Those who are not are welcome to pass…

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  • Assist Your Horse Through Season Change #4 – These Boots are Made for Riding

    Different weather patterns and vegetal growth have a significant impact on animals who live outside. Transitioning between seasons can be challenging, especially when conditions change dramatically. Properly managing some vital practices will provide your horse with the best chance for weathering these potentially severe fluctuations. Horses’ hoofs condition to tolerate the terrain of their habitat….

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  • A very toothy horse
    Assist your Horse Through Season Change #3 – Long in the Tooth

    Different weather patterns and vegetal growth have a significant impact on animals who live outside. Transitioning between seasons can be challenging, especially when conditions change dramatically. Properly managing some vital practices will provide your horse with the best chance for weathering these potentially severe fluctuations. In the wild, horses have access to hours of grazing…

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    Assist Your Horse Through Season Change #2 – Food and Medicine

    Different weather patterns and vegetal growth have a significant impact on animals who live outside. Transitioning between seasons can be challenging, especially when conditions change dramatically. Properly managing some vital practices will provide your horse with the best chance for weathering these potentially severe fluctuations. It’s important to select feed and quantities of food based…

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    Assist Your Horse Through Season Change #1 – Seasonally Affected

    Different weather patterns and vegetal growth have a significant impact on animals who live outside. Transitioning between seasons can be challenging, especially when conditions change dramatically. Properly managing some vital practices will provide your horse with the best chance for weathering these potentially severe fluctuations. Exposure to excessive wind, rain and sun can take a…

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  • Cavallo partners with Rocky Mountain Horse Association!

    Cavallo is NOW The Official Hoof Boot of the RMHA! Celebrating the Rocky Mountain Horse Breed We, at Cavallo, are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association!  I was recently re-introduced to the Rocky Mountain horse at Equine Affair in Ohio. This Breed is exceptionally easy on the eyes with their rich…

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