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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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Do you Know a Horse with Metal Shoes Who Needs a Bit Extra? As an inventor and designer of horse hoof boots, there are always questions coming into my inbox. When I see big trends and the same questions asked again and again, I know there is a need that our boots are either addressing…
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Older Horses Face Unique Issues Ageing equines often suffer from arthritis, as well as age-related metabolic disorders that can affect their bones, joints, and hooves. All styles of Cavallo Boots offer senior equines enhanced comfort as they move. The thick Cavallo soles absorb shock, re-distribute weight and pressure, and help encourage blood circulation—all essential ingredients…
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Cavallo Hoof Boots Q&A: Important Points to Consider when Buying Hoof Boots As a designer/creator of horse hoof boots, I understand that buying hoof boots can be a daunting task. There’s a lot to learn, but learning about hoof boots is time well spent. The question below made me think deeply about the process of buying…
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Did you know we have a Cavallo YouTube channel? We sure do! You can connect with us here to learn how to measure, apply, and use your Cavallos for riding, driving, turnout, hoof rehab and more! This virtual learning tool gives you the instructions and helpful hints you need from the staff at Cavallo! Watch…
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No One Loves a Hoof Abscess With a hoof abscess, it’s a matter of getting your sore horse through the ordeal. Your Cavallos have two big roles to play here, and I am asked about this often. Here’s a question that came into our Customer Service department that I feel most of us have asked,…
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Looking for a Fresh Resource for Barefoot Horse Keeping or Booting Shod Horses? Thinking of taking your horse barefoot? Our continually updated Cavallo online learning library features over 30 articles and counting! I aim to help you in your transition to barefoot riding or support you in your journey if you’re already barefoot and booted….
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