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Is There Help For Horses With Navicular Disease? Have you ever heard your veterinarian mention the phrase “Navicular Disease” when referring to your beloved horse? It feels like the end. A doom. A life-altering diagnosis. But can there be help for this common (but misunderstood) syndrome? Navicular Disease is also sometimes referred to as Navicular Syndrome and…
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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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Gravel. It Can Be a Problem for Any Horse. (Unless they have Cavallos!) Whether barefoot or shod, gravel can ruin your horse’s level of enjoyment and can even cause serious injury. While you can control the footing around your horse’s barn and known areas, there’s a common fear of arriving at a show, clinic, or…
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Cavallo Boots for Arthritic Hands – We’re Told they’re “the Bomb!” What your horse wears shouldn’t wear on your hands. When designing our Cavallo Boot styles, we made sure that the straps and buckles on your hoof boots are easy to apply and remove–especially if you’re a rider who has experienced the discomfort and limitations…
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Both Shod and Barefoot Horses LOVE Cavallo! According to Santa himself, our Trek Boot is topping Christmas lists for all horses this season! Whether shod or barefoot, Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots provide the traction and support to help all equines. Cavallos help them feel more comfortable on rough terrain, during trailer rides or while training…
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Hoof Boots 101 – Your Questions Answered Have you been too worried to try hoof boots on your horse? Confront your hoof boot concerns and replace them with facts. We designed Cavallo Boots to stay in place and protect your horse’s hooves while riding in any terrain, and once you know how to use them, that’s…
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Boot Up to Get your Older Horse Back Are you sure your horse is ready for retirement? Ageing equines often suffer from arthritis in their joints as well as age-related metabolic disorders that can affect their bones, joints, and hooves. Cavallo Hoof Boots offer older equines enhanced comfort as they move. The soles absorb shock, re-distribute…
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2021 – A Terrifying Year for Wildfires This year’s forest fires tore through land, homes, barns and displaced families–and their horses. At the start of October 2021, 46,500 wildfires had burned 5.9 million acres in the United States. Another 10.33 million acres burned in Canada, Wikipedia reports. We couldn’t just stand by and watch the…
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Here’s one for the long-eared crowd! Have you noticed mules rocking Cavallo Boots? We love that our Slim Sole option works so well for some mules to keep them comfortable and protected, whether packing, on trails or during turnout or in hoof rehab situations. Here’s a great question I received from a conscientious mule owner:…
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