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Storing Your Cavallo Hoof Boots

Storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots properly helps extend their life and maintain their performance. Whether you use them daily or just occasionally, proper storage prevents wear, damage, and odour. But with just a few simple habits, you can keep your boots in top condition between rides! In short, this guide covers everything you need to know about cleaning, drying, and storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots the right way.

Pre-Storage Considerations
Where to Store Your Cavallo Hoof Boots
Storing Cavallo Hoof Boots in an Appropriate Environment
Special Consideration: What Is Hydrolysis?
Cavallo Testimonials
Why Choose Cavallo Hoof Boots

Pre-Storage Considerations for Storing Your Cavallo Hoof Boots

Before storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots, always clean and dry them thoroughly to prevent damage. Mud, manure, and moisture trapped in the boots can damage the materials and increase the risk of hydrolysis, a chemical breakdown that weakens the sole’s structure over time.

Cavallo moulds its hoof boot soles from industrial-grade TPU (thermoplastic urethane), a durable material that can become vulnerable to hydrolysis when stored in humid, enclosed spaces for extended periods. After each use, rinse away dirt and debris with water. Use mild soap if needed. After that, allow the boots to air dry thoroughly in a shaded, well-ventilated area. Never dry them in the sun or near heat sources.

Store boots only when they’re clean and completely dry. This prevents odour, mold, and long-term deterioration from hydrolysis.

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Where to Store Your Cavallo Hoof Boots

When storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots for long-term use, a few smart tools and habits can make a significant difference. For example, use a breathable gear bag or ventilated tack box—never airtight containers. Proper Hoof Boot storage will help prevent moisture buildup and allow for constant airflow, subsequently reducing the risk of hydrolysis.

Further, Many Cavallo customers have reported using wire boxes, milk crates, and shoe organizers for storing their boots.

Boots used in wet conditions should be fully dry before being put away. Always close all Velcro panels before storage to prevent hair, hay, and dirt from entering.

Finally, be cautious when buying used or 2nd hand hoof boots. You may not know how long they have been stored or under what conditions. Proper care ensures your boots last for many years without damage.

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Storing Cavallo Hoof Boots in an Appropriate Environment

Choosing the proper environment is critical when storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots. Hot, humid, and poorly ventilated areas cause hydrolysis to occur more quickly. In other words, to prevent this, avoid barns or tack rooms with high humidity or poor air circulation. Never store your hoof boots in your horse trailer for extended periods, as the temperature can shift dramatically.

Instead, select a cool, dry space with airflow. Ideal conditions include temperatures under 40°C and humidity below 70%. Further, never store your boots in sealed containers. These trap moisture and limit ventilation – two major risk factors for hydrolysis.

Keep the Velcro straps closed to avoid debris buildup. Additionally, store your boots “closed and fastened”, as you would when on your horse’s hoof.

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Special Consideration: What Is Hydrolysis?

When storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots, it is essential to understand hydrolysis, a chemical reaction that can affect your boots over time. Firstly, Hydrolysis is the breakdown of bonds within materials like TPU (thermoplastic urethane), which is used to make Cavallo soles.

However, This breakdown doesn’t happen overnight. It typically occurs after two or more years of storage in hot, humid, or poorly ventilated conditions. Temperatures exceeding 40°c, combined with humidity above 70%, significantly increase the risk.

Hydrolysis primarily affects boots that are stored and unused for extended periods, especially when they are kept in airtight containers or areas with limited airflow. Used regularly and stored correctly, your boots are highly unlikely to ever experience this issue.

To avoid hydrolysis, store your boots in a cool, dry location with good ventilation. Never seal them in airtight boxes or plastic bags. Use them regularly or rotate their use if you own multiple pairs.

If you’re buying boots from a third-party seller, ask about their storage history. Poor storage conditions and age can compromise durability, even if the boots are new.

Understanding hydrolysis gives you more control over caring for your gear. With the right habits, storing your Cavallo Hoof Boots safely ensures they stay strong, reliable, and trail-ready for years to come.

Fantastic Boots and Customer Service from Cavallo!

“I recently bought a pair of your simple hoof boots. My horse has tender front feet. I had used shoes but after he pulled one two separate times I had them removed by my farrier – I found your boots at a horse tack store and was excited to try them. After getting the size I needed I went home to try them.

They fit perfectly and my horse appreciated them as much as I did. After three uses and about 25 miles I was surprised to see that the tongue was falling apart! Not only that the other two flaps had thread starting to ravel. I had read such good reviews so you can imagine my great disappointment. I noticed that in the material in the boot box it gave instructions to call Cavello’s.

There was an actual phone number and an actual person answered the phone.

I told her what happened with my boots and she asked me to send pictures. All this was done and she got back to me right away. I was told this is rare something called hydrolysis. She asked me to check inside each boot, for what looks like a dial and take a picture. This I did and sent it to her. Long and short of this is they were over ten years old!! The dial has a month and year on it. I did some investigating and found that the price of these boots I purchased had increased three times!

The company offered and has sent me a new pair of boots. They arrived yesterday. I can’t tell you how please I am with the way this was handle. How the people I was in contact with were kind and courteous. They listened and even though it was not there fault that that store owner never got rid of his old stock they stood by their promise. Thank you Cavallo. You have one more loyal satisfied customer!”

– Sally Abrams

Cavallo Hoof Boots Help Keep Older Mare Safe and Comfortable!

“This is Arrow, at Silver Bay Stables in SE Alaska ????????

I have a lame 29yr old mare. Has been lame over a month. 48hrs (with breaks) in your boots and she’s stopped limping and has her spunk back. Thank you! She has great stall mats and good sand to stand in and on – but the boots have made all the difference. ???????? Arrow is the best! Thanks again for caring enough to make boots for them!”