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  • Research Backs Cavallo

    Leading experts from around the world came together last month to report on the latest research in the field of small and large animal rehabilitation.  Auburn, Alabama was the setting for the 6th Symposium of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, from 4th to 7th August 2010.   As a Veterinary Physiotherapist and…

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  • Brumby Expert visits with Cavallo

    I (Carole Herder, Cavallo President) leaned down off my horse to give Brian Hampson a welcome hug when he arrived at our ranch. Even before I had corrected myself back in the saddle, Brian’s gaze had  focused on my horse’s hoofs. “Quarter horses do tend towards small feet,” he mused. “I should probably stop looking…

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  • Welcome to Cavallo’s New Blog!

    How would you like to hear some stories? Something funny, or maybe sad, could be kinda serious or just downright silly. But they will be horse related, that’s for sure. We won’t bore you with long stuff about how great we are and we won’t fill up your mail box everyday – maybe just one…

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  • Herman’s Helpful Hints

    Have a question about your horse? Need hoof advice? Ask an expert! Question about how to treat a hoof problem? Help with transitioning from wearing shoes? Dr. Geertsema can help.

    Please submit your question by clicking here – Submit a question to Dr. Geertsema

    About Dr. Geertsema

    Dr Geertsema graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (North America’s oldest veterinary collge) in 1994. He also holds an Animal Science degree from the Ontario Young Dr. Geertsma Agricultural College(1989).

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  • Success with Cavallo Hoof Boots

    As a Member of the Board of Directors for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (a 165+ mile trail, consisting of eight segments that encircle Lake Tahoe), I am frequently consulted for advice on riding the Trail by horseback. Having only hiked the entire Rim Trail by foot, I have made it my mission to ride…

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  • The Barefoot Horse

    Many of us are happy to allow our horses to ‘go barefoot’. We see the benefits of a more natural program. We don’t like pounding nails into the hoof every 6 weeks. We understand that metal may not be the best composite to secure live tissue. Shoeing is expensive and good farriers require excessive love…

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  • Where The Rubber Meets The Road: Alternatives to Metal Horseshoes

    Our purpose is to discuss the application of horse boots as an alternative to metal shoes. The idea that horses can be barefoot is not new. Horses have a long history of barefoot performance and have carried fully armoured, full sized men into battle. They have been used for fieldwork, war and performance in their…

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  • New Cavallo Sports Chair

    New Cavallo Sports Chair with Side Table The new Cavallo lightweight aluminum frame Sports Chair with attached side table and convenient adjustable shoulder strap is portable and easy to take along on your trips. The whole chair, including the convenient compact side table, folds in for packing up and storage. When you get to your…

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  • You’re not going to believe this!

    You’re not gonna believe this !! Visit www.actha.us for more details As if $5000 per region rider awards wasn?t enough !! Cavallo Doubles the Winners Pot !!!!!!!!!!!!!! There was $25,000 up for grabs in the ACTHA Regional High Point Awards, and now thanks to Cavallo, there’s a bunch more cash .$50,000 to be exact ! Not only…

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