May 2026 Cavallo Newsletter

After being abandoned and let down by a string of owners, Aquaman was seen wandering for a week, scared and alone, before he fell into a canal…

This poor donkey found himself trapped in the cold, rushing water of an Arizona canal, with walls too steep to climb and footing too slick. He fought so hard to free himself! He tried again and again to climb and haul himself out against the unforgiving concrete walls. His hooves scraped, slid, and wore down, each desperate attempt leaving him weaker than before. When rescuers arrived, they found him struggling, still trying, refusing to give up even as exhaustion set in…

He didn’t understand why he couldn’t escape – only that he had to keep trying. Firefighters worked carefully, using ropes and vehicles to guide him out, their experience with livestock turning a dangerous situation into a fragile chance at survival. And finally, he was pulled to solid ground, trembling but alive!

But the rescue was only the beginning. The damage had been done. His feet were painfully worn down. That’s where compassion stepped in. A kind woman named Haley Edington of HNE Horsemanship took him home. She reached out to us at Cavallo and asked for some of our LEB Donkey Boots, to give him the protection he needed to stand and move without pain – to leave the stall behind and walk again!

There’s a certain tone you hear when a seasoned farrier speaks. No ego, no salesmanship, just solid confidence and experience coming through.

You’ll notice this when Mark Sentzer talks about using Cavallo Hoof Boots. Standing there, chatting with Carole at Equine Affaire, he doesn’t oversell it—he explains it. From a professional who spends his days under horses, balancing hoof health, performance, and practicality, his message is clear: these boots work. Not as a gimmick, but as a tool, and one that fills a real gap between traditional shoeing and barefoot management.

We think you will agree… What stands out most about Mark is his respect for the horse. Here, Mark speaks about comfort, transition, and giving horses options, especially those that can’t tolerate rigid solutions or need support while healing. You can hear it in how he describes the fit, the ease of application, and the way Cavallo boots allow movement without compromising protection. This isn’t theory, it’s hands-on experience earned through years of trimming, shoeing, and solving problems horse owners bring to him every day.

Farriers like Mark Sentzer represent the backbone of the equine industry – skilled tradespeople who blend tradition with evolving tools. Through clinics, demonstrations, and continued education at events like Equine Affaire, professionals like Mark bridge the gap between old-school knowledge and modern innovation. And in his words, Cavallo Hoof Boots aren’t replacing good farriery…they’re ENHANCING it. Giving horses another chance at comfort, and giving owners another option they can trust.

Thanks again, Mark!

Listen closely to Georgiana tell the story of her beloved horse’s illness…and tell us what you notice most. Did you catch the point in the video when her voice cracks with the emotion of recounting how she saw her horse suffer and felt like nothing was working? We did. :(

Georgiana’s horse had contracted Lyme disease, and things escalated to the point of laminitis/founder, which is every horse owner’s nightmare. She did what you’re supposed to do: brought in vets, followed recommendations, tried to stay on track with the plan.

But despite all of that, her horse wasn’t improving. And that’s where things got really hard.

On paper, she was doing everything right! But in reality, she was watching her horse struggle, and she felt helpless.

You could tell that she didn’t take that lightly. It wasn’t about dismissing professional advice; it was more that she found the confidence to start listening to her instinct a bit more. Paying closer attention, questioning things, and eventually making some very different choices for her horse.

And it turned things right around.

Her horse came through it, and you can tell how much that whole experience shaped her. Not just relief, but a deeper trust in her own judgment as a horse owner. Georgiana reminded us that sometimes, even when you have guidance, you still have to stay tuned in to what your animal is asking of you.