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By Carole Herder There is a little discrepancy about how long man has interacted with and domesticated the horse, anywhere from 6 to 12 thousand years. Our involvement with them contributed to how they evolved. Horses were hunted for meat and got bigger and faster to survive. As their stature increased, humans used them for…
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Another nice testimonial received, with a hint of Italian flavor! Hi there. I recently went on a trail riding holiday in Italy. It was fabulous, for the most part. It was a family run business and we all ate together every day, including ‘the don’, as I called him, at the head of the table….
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Another use for the versatile Simple Boots! Cavallo hoof boots just made my day as I converted them into soaking boots. Covering the hoof with plastic, insert into boots add vinegar to all four at once and in 15 minutes you’re soaked! Just wanting to thank you for saving me the time and expense of…
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By Carole Herder Changing Farriers is often difficult. Many of us hesitate for various reasons. Wondering if someone else would be any different; not wanting to hurt feelings; concerned about doing the wrong thing – we delay the inevitable. One of the great parts of my job is that I get to hear some pretty…
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By Carole Herder During recent research in the UK, I was intrigued to travel to the quaint little village of Oakham, a couple of hours north of London. Here lies the Great Hall of Oakham Castle, built in around 1185. This was a time of fortresses, moats, drawbridges with iron chains, crusades and battles. Battles…
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A happy Cavallo customer with her horse ready to ride in Cavallo hoof boots and the Simple Ride Mask. Val Delana, pictured left, states, “I have Cavallo Hoof Boots for all my horses. I have a different color for every size, and have both the Sport and Simple Boots in my tack room. Whatever comes…
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By Carole Herder The complex flavour of multiculturalism flowed freely as fine wine throughout the evening, as Cavallo hosted our Worldwide Distributor gathering during the Spoga Equine Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany. We sang and danced and celebrated our community of Barefoot & Booted advocates. Changing the world one horse at a time, Greg and…
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By Carole Herder I’ve mentioned the following two associations in blogs before but here are their latest events, in case you are up for a new adventure! The Best of America By Horseback gang have two great rides coming up in October. One in the Leatherwood Mountains in North Carolina and then a beach ride…
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A wonderful testimonial submitted to Cavallo from Australia. Run free Flynn! I have had my horses barefoot for the last 10 -12 years. I have tried Old Mac boots, Cavallo and Easy Boots. Gotta say the Cavallo hoof boots are by far the easiest, most reliable and endurable boot. When I first got them I…
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