Filter by topic
By Carole Herder What sort of personality does your horse have? I blogged about anthropomorphism recently and human traits and characteristics are certainly something we all put upon our horses! Is he cheeky, quirky, stubborn, willful, lazy, or excitable? How many of us adjust the way we present ourselves based on who we are in…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder The French born fashion designer Coco Channel is one of my most respected business women. She was listed in Time Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people of the 20th century. One of her fabulous quotes comes to mind when I have a good look at various faces. She…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder So you think horse shoes are bad news? Try thinking about them in winter?!?! Mud, ice and snow packed onto the bottom of the hoof secured with the shoe. Freezing cold metal nailed onto your horse’s foot and banging onto the ground every time they take a step. Slipping and sliding on…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder Announcing Jennifer Mundell How Much do the People Around You Matter? “Community minded with a strong social conscience”, is the way Jenny describes herself. She adds that she quickly multi-tasks and has excellent communication skills. Jenny’s lovely personality combined with fast paced management skills and experience operating her own clothing business makes…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder Finally! One of my pet peeves has been analyzed through scientific study and the right answer has come about! Do horses prefer to be scratched or patted? In the grand scheme of things it is probably not a life-changing question, but it bothers me immensely when riders, particular top competitors on their…
Learn more about this article
I want to share my horse story with you. I am 40 yrs old and got my first horse a year and a half ago (after wanting one since I was 6). I got a 13 year old Appaloosa gelding who is the best horse in the world. His name is Max. The previous…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder Through an association that Cavallo has recently began sponsoring, we have learned of some disturbing facts. As of Feb 26, 1914 the Defense Department Reports that 51, 904 service members were wounded in action. 500,000 return from war zones with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or TBI (traumatic brain injury). 6799 members…
Learn more about this article
By Carole Herder Looking for something good to sink your teeth into? I’m not talking about a slice of chocolate cake! I’ve mentioned before that knowledge is power, and the best way to gain this is through reading, talking and experiencing. It’s often hard to know what books to buy or magazines to subscribe to…
Learn more about this article
I recently purchased and used the Cavallo Simple boots and absolutely love them! My horse is a 14 year old quarter horse gelding. Not long after I first purchased him about 3 years ago , he had laminitis. It was a very long process to get him in better health again and then riding. He…
Learn more about this article