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Using Cavallo Hoof Boots Over Metal Horseshoes

Cavallo Hoof Boots are versatile, designed for both barefoot and shod horses. For horses wearing metal shoes, Cavallo Boots offer added protection, traction, and support. They’re ideal for trailering or shows, providing comfort and stability when horses stand on hard ground for extended periods, as well as for rehabilitation purposes. Cavallo Hoof Boots also excel on the trails, providing protection to horses when they need it most.

Cavallo Hoof Boots for Horses with shoes and shod horses

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Using Cavallo Hoof Boots over Metal Shoes
Stalling and Trailering with Hoof Boots
Cavallo Hoof Boots for Mounted Units
Cavallo Hoof Boots for Turnout Support
Cavallo Testimonials
Cavallo High-Tenacity Protection Pads for Shod Horses
Why Choose Cavallo Hoof Boots

What Are The Benefits of Using Cavallo Hoof Boots For Shod Horses?

Increased Traction – On rugged trails, hard ground, and pavement, metal shoes often slip, which increases the risk of discomfort or injury. Cavallo Hoof Boots provide a tough, durable sole with excellent traction, reducing the likelihood of slipping. This added grip ensures better stability and improves your horse’s confidence on challenging terrain. Whether navigating wet rocks, mud, or smooth pavement, Cavallo Hoof Boots help your horse move securely and comfortably.

Scientifically Proven Shock Absorption and Pressure Reduction – Cavallo Hoof Boots are scientifically proven to reduce pressure and absorb shock, making them especially beneficial for shod horses. An independent study by Western Kentucky University (WKU) used FujiFilm imaging to confirm that Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots significantly decrease hoof pressure and increase surface contact with the ground compared to traditional steel horseshoes. Since metal shoes concentrate pressure and limit natural shock absorption, Cavallo Hoof Boots act as a protective barrier—reducing impact, improving circulation, and enhancing comfort for shod horses. With a thick tread and advanced design, these boots help dissipate force on hard terrain, making them the ideal choice for protecting shod hooves and promoting overall hoof health.

Extra Sole Protection and Coverage – Cavallo Hoof Boots offer extra protection for shod horses, especially those with thin or sensitive soles. The full-coverage design shields the hoof and heel, reducing wear and guarding against sharp or uneven terrain. By preventing direct contact with hard ground or rocks, the boots help minimize bruising and hoof damage. Various padding options for inside the boots make them an excellent option for rehabilitative care or extended use.

Horse shoes for better protection over rocks, gravel, and rough terrain — Michelle-Simons

Cavallo Trek Boots for Trailering — Cheyenne Wimberley

Cavallo Hoof Boots for Shod Horses While Trailering and Stalled

When horses are on the road, they often endure long hours standing on hard trailer floors and navigating bumpy roads. This can lead to fatigue and discomfort, especially on extended journeys. With Metal Shoes on, this can become even more apparent! Cavallo Hoof Boots create a cushioned barrier that absorbs vibrations and minimizes impact from trailer floors. This keeps horses relaxed, reducing stiffness, and helps them arrive at their destination comfortable and ready to perform.

Cavallo Boots also enhance traction on trailer floors, decreasing the risk of slipping during turns, stops, and starts. This minimizes travel stress for you and your horse, by reducing the chance of injury.

When you arrive at your destination, show stalls often feature hard concrete or compacted dirt floors. This can cause discomfort for horses staying for extended periods. Outfitting shod horses with Cavallo Hoof Boots gives them a comfortable surface, relieving pressure on their hooves and joints. This benefit is particularly valuable for horses prone to stiffness after prolonged standing.

Cavallo Hoof Boots can also be used around the showground, helping your horse navigate rocky paths or arenas with ease. Knowing your horse is comfortable, with increased traction, cushioning, and pressure relief, makes Cavallo Hoof Boots a no-brainer for stalling and trailering!

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Cavallo Hoof Boots for Shod Horses – The Ultimate Choice for Mounted Units

Mounted units face demanding conditions, from navigating city streets to patrolling rugged landscapes. Cavallo Hoof Boots provide superior traction, protection, and comfort, ensuring horses perform at their best, even in challenging environments.

Superior Traction on Pavement & All Terrain – Cavallo Hoof Boots deliver exceptional grip on pavement, gravel, grass, and uneven ground, reducing the risk of slips and falls. Furthermore, their advanced tread design enhances stability on wet, icy, or slick surfaces, keeping mounted units secure in any setting.

Protection from Hazardous Debris – Mounted patrols often encounter sharp objects such as glass, nails, and other metal debris, which can injure hooves. Cavallo Hoof Boots act as a protective barrier, shielding hooves from cuts, bruises, and other potential injuries.

Shock Absorption for Long Hours on Duty – Standing on hard pavement for extended periods strains a horse’s hooves, joints, and legs. Cavallo Hoof Boots are scientifically proven to reduce hoof pressure and absorb shock, subsequently easing fatigue and discomfort. The cushioned soles distribute weight evenly, helping prevent soreness and long-term joint stress. This is essential for horses that spend long hours on duty!

For mounted police and service horses, Cavallo Boots provide the traction, protection, and comfort needed for demanding work environments. Whether patrolling city streets, responding to emergencies, or navigating unpredictable terrain, these boots help keep horses safe, sound, and ready for duty.

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Mounted Police Units with Horses use Cavallo Hoof Boots for traction, protection, and comfort.

Cavallo Sport Boots for turnout, protection from rocks, gravel, and increased grip and traction on wet ground.

Cavallo Hoof Boots For Turnout with Shod Horse

Using Cavallo Hoof Boots over metal shoes during turnout enhances protection, traction, and overall hoof safety. These boots improve grip on wet grass, deep mud, and uneven terrain, reducing the risk of slips and falls. Their added stability benefits horses that move actively in the field, preventing unnecessary strain or injury.

Cavallo Hoof Boots also soften the impact of kicks and paddock injuries. The padded leather back helps prevent overreaching injuries and shields sensitive heel bulbs. Full hoof coverage reduces the risk of pulled shoes, protecting the hoof wall from damage and avoiding costly farrier visits. The tough, flexible sole guards against sharp rocks, minimizing the risk of bruising and soreness.

Beyond protection, Cavallo Hoof Boots absorb shock, reducing the harsh impact of metal shoes on hard ground. This helps improve circulation, relieve pressure, and enhance overall hoof comfort. Whether on grass, dirt, or rocky footing, Cavallo Hoof Boots provide superior protection, stability, and shock absorption for turnout.

Lost Shoes No Longer with Cavallo Hoof Boots!

“Hello, just wanted to let you know that we are so pleased with our Cavallo Trek Boots! Our horse used to throw a front shoe at least once or twice a month. We tried every bell boot available, to no avail. Last Winter, he wound up tearing off his shoe and clipping the heel of his front foot so badly that he needed daily bandaging and stall rest for two months. I spoke with Krystle at Cavallo and she suggested we try the Trek Boots.

They‘ve worked out perfectly; he has not thrown a shoe since. We use them for turnout. He’s gone through deep snow and thick, sticky mud, yet he always comes in from the paddock with his boots and, most importantly, his SHOES ON as well. I know the boots are advertised for horses without shoes; however we found them to be just as effective to use as an overboot on a shod horse. Love the quality of boots, durability through all conditions and the fantastic service we got from Cavallo. Would highly recommend the boots as an overboot for shod horses, certainly worked out well for us!”

– Diane V.

Mallory McKewen with Cavallo Horse Boots

Hoof Boots over Metal Horse Shoes? No Problem!

“5/5 customer service!! The boots are great, but I’m even more impressed by the company. I have one mare who is barefoot that seems to be much happier to move around on the hard winter ground when turned out in her Cavallo Treks. My gelding is shod, but plays pretty hard so has a tendency to pull shoes, and he likes to take bell boots off with his teeth. The Cavallos are not only the perfect solution to keeping his shoes on, but they also provide extra protection for his thin soles and make it such that I don’t need to have the farrier rig him up with corks and snow pads in the winter.

While purchasing the boots is a bit of an investment, it’s so nice to see my horses comfortable on hard ground. And it’s definitely going to help with the farrier bill for the shod horse.

Their customer care team will help you find the correct size if you send them photos of your horse’s feet with a tape measure. I highly recommend taking advantage of this service because fit is so important, and I’d accidentally bought a size big for both horses at first! All in all, I’ll be a long time customer and don’t think I’ll ever turn my horses out without a pair of Cavallos on again!”

– Mallory McKewen

Cavallo High-Tenacity Protection Pads

Protection Pads

Using your Cavallo Hoof Boots on a shod hoof? Check out our Cavallo High-Tenacity Protection Pads, an essential when using boots over shoes. Cavallo Protection Pads use a unique Kevlar material to protect boot soles from wear caused by metal shoes.

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