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By Carole Herder It is not a myth, these ‘gravel crunchers’ – horses who can go anywhere, do anything, on any terrain. These barefoot horses are more and more common, and NOT just in the back yard. Barefoot and booted equines can be seen in all sorts of disciplines, such as barrel racing, dressage, jumping…
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My poor little girl was in a home where she lost a ton of weight before I got her, and when her hooves grew out we had a summer of abscesses that the farrier and vet feel had a strong link to her history of malnutrition. There were 6 abscesses in all, one after the…
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I have been using and recommending your hoof boots for at least the last 5 years. The set I am riding in is coming into its 4th year. I ride for the Modesto Police Department Mounted Unit. I just want to reiterate how much I appreciate your product. They have been great for my horse…
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I want to thank Cavallo for such a wonderful hoof boot. I want to let you know that when I got my sweet Bella 4 years ago she came to me with already damaged hooves on her front, one was so bad she abscessed from every possible location and just when we thought it was…
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By Carole Herder Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc. was founded in 1993 by me, Carole Herder. I designed and developed the Total Comfort System Saddles Pads to address one of the “hot spots” for horses ridden under saddle – their sore backs. I believe that caring for horses’ naturally and keeping them barefoot is essential…
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Dear Cavallo, I went camping with my horse at the Double J Ranch over the Memorial Weekend. My horse, Hollywood, has laminitis issues and was wearing shoes on the front with pads. During our ride, a shoe came off on our first camping day. I was devastated. Too far from home to do anything about…
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I have found the Cavallo Hoof Boots to be an indispensably vital component to securing the safety, comfort and protection for transporting my competition horses. They provide increased traction, cushion, support and overall hoof protection during a trip. My horses arrive at their destination free from injuries to the coronet band or quarters, less fatigued…
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By Carole Herder Imagine your pasture covered with the glistening luminosity of the morning dew as your horse meanders through his grassy environment – his bare hoofs making direct connection to the earth. That’s right “connection” and also conductivity, especially with WET grass. We call this “grounding”. The transmission of electrical impulses from the earth…
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By Carole Herder Horses are timeless and adaptable. The earliest known horses existed 55 million years ago. Their early evolution was mostly as a response to changes in climate and therefore their living environments. As recent as 10 million years ago over a dozen horse species inhabited the Great Plains of North America. Some lived…
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