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“My farrier is a barefoot advocate. A healthy hoof is one without nails. He gave me plenty of advice on keeping my horses hooves healthy. He recommended using boots for trail rides and sand arena work. My mare is a retired reining horse and prone to abscess. The first time I put the Trek hoof boot on…
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Sticking to the Grassy Sides on the Trail… I have a 25 year old retired ranch Quarter horse gelding who wore shoes half a year for his entire life. When I got him 3 years ago, I rode barefoot, but noticed he didn’t want to walk on the trail. He was more comfortable on the…
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Been Through it all… I have been using Cavallo Hoof Boots for four years now. I’m on my second pair for the fronts, having worn those out (they’re still usable in a pinch as the velcro is very durable). I live in Iowa where the terrain does not call for shoes, especially for horses with…
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My horses are barefoot since the beginning (9 years) and they are healthy and happy! I bought a new mare that had shoes. After removing them, she was slow and was looking for grass under her hooves. When I received her Cavallo Hoof Boots, I tried them just to see if they would fit and…
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Simple Boots did the Trick! I have been using Cavallo Simple Hoof Boots for about 3 years now and love them. My horse, Coco had thin walls and nailing shoes was causing abscesses. I bought my first pair for the fronts and went barefoot on the back, but found she was still getting abscesses on…
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Each month, beautiful letters arrive at Cavallo – messages brimming with heartfelt stories of rehabilitation, successful improvement and transformational vitality of beloved horses. Inspired to share – here’s a collection of Jenny’s Top Picks from February: X-Ray Results Everyone Wants to See I shall try to keep this short, but when miracles happen it needs…
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A Flat-Footed Friend in Need… Our older quarter horse has very flat feet. Prior to us getting him he had been metal-shod almost constantly, and had also been misdiagnosed with Laminitis. Using Cavallo ELBs on his front feet with Gel Pads during the daytime (off at night) took him from limping around and barely moving…
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Greg Giles, Cavallo Hoof Boots CEO, was recently approached by Chika at Equitana in Melbourne, Australia. Intrigued to find a true barefoot enthusiast from Japan, Greg asked how she came to her decisions about hoof boots. Barefoot and the use of hoof boots is not common practice in Japan. Chika said she never liked the idea…
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Good Morning? Yes, it was! We got this Facebook Review when we opened our computers this morning, and we don’t mind saying that we are very flattered! This is what we like to hear, here at Cavallo! Happy horses and happy people simply make US happy, too! A Great Review “Thin soles have been a…
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