Barefoot Horse Care

Start Here Barefoot Horse Care A barefoot horse is one kept and worked without metal shoes, relying on a naturally trimmed, conditioned hoof for traction and shock absorption. Barefoot… Read the Guide

October 2026 How Do Wild Horses Maintain Their Hooves? Wild horses never see a farrier. Learn how movement and terrain balance their hoof growth and wear, and what that means for your horse.
October 2026 Horse Hoof Trimming: What Does a Good Barefoot Trim Look Like? Learn the landmarks of a good barefoot trim, from hoof balance and frog health to the white line, and how often to trim.
April 2020 The Science Behind Cavallo Hoof Boots – Western Kentucky University The Science and Research Behind Cavallo Hoof Boots Western Kentucky University Research Recommends Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots for Hoof Protection, Traction, and Reduced Pressure…
August 2022 Barefoot & Booted Dressage Movement Reaches Olympic Level Did you know that Cavallo helps outfit top dressage horses as they travel to and around showgrounds at the highest performance levels? Professionals around…
October 2021 Cavallo – The Best Choice for Boots Over Metal Shoes Do you Know a Horse with Metal Shoes Who Needs a Bit Extra? As an inventor and designer of horse hoof boots, there are…
April 2018 What Has 160 Barefoot Hooves and Says NO to Bits? The Houston Mounted Police Patrol Unit is making international headlines these days and being recognized as a front-runner in the natural horse movement. The…
January 2016 All Things Barefoot If you are struggling with your horse’s bare feet, don’t give up. It is a huge commitment but it is one of the most…
March 2015 Toe First, Heel First or Flat…Which is Best? By Carole Herder I was wrong and Today is a Good Day. It’s always a good day when I learn something new. Today, I…
February 2015 Working With Your Horse’s Unique Personality By Carole Herder What sort of personality does your horse have? I blogged about anthropomorphism recently and human traits and characteristics are certainly something…
May 2014 Equine Ting Points By Carole Herder I spoke recently about how to get x-ray vision for your horse’s hooves, or rather how you can judge the quality…
January 2014 Dr. Robert Bowker talks Holistic Care By Carole Herder I found a great interview recently with Dr. Robert Bowker, one of the leading hoof research pioneers in our discipline. You…
October 2013 Herbs for Horses By Carole Herder An herb garden for your horse may sound a bit fanciful but there are plenty of things you can do to…
July 2013 Are You Treating Your Horse with Bubble Wrap? By Carole Herder When I think about physical protection for my horses I consider how they need a safe, adequately spacious, clean and dry…

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