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Your Cavallo News – June 2024
Ground-Breaking Research by Barefoot Horse Researcher, Sarah Albanozzo
Sarah Albanozzo is a Cavallo Hoof Boot lover and a passionate believer in barefoot and booted lifestyle for optimal horse health.
She is a Research Project Manager at the University of Malta and a part-time student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Sarah is also an independent researcher on equine hoof morphology and has been a devout equestrian for 42 years.
Sarah has shown us that the hooves of barefoot-kept horses are capable of walking over hard ground due to their physiology. Since the results showed accelerated sole growth and since there is no information documented in equine veterinary literature, she compared the horse’s foot to the human foot, focusing on a particular mechanoreceptor that is responsible for promoting sole growth. The success of this study, however, was also due to frequent non-invasive trimming cycles (keeping hoof walls level with the sole and toes short) and the fact that the animals were on a 100% forage-based diet with 24/7 turnout, roaming over varied terrain. When comparing locomotion in barefoot and booted horses versus shod horses, the difference is very evident, as noted in the published study below.
The peer-reviewed and published paper, Hoof Capability of Barefoot-Kept Horses and Ponies Walking over Artificial Environments: An Anatomical and Radiological Study, is a joint collaboration with Prof. Robert M Bowker (VMD PhD), Dr Louis Borg (DVM), and Prof. Liberato Camilleri. We’re so proud to share Sarah’s important study with YOU, our Cavallo community.
View the Difference in Hoof Landing Barefoot, Booted Vs. Shod
A Message to You From Sarah:
“My intention is not only to present you with the results of this unusual study but also to show you WHY there was accelerated sole growth on such hard surfaces. Once you gain insight into the internal hoof anatomy, including the location and function of certain sensory structures, you will understand how this is very much connected to locomotion.
I would like to thank Prof Dr. Robert Bowker, Dr. Tomas Teskey and Yvonne Welz (The Horse’s Hoof), for allowing me to use their images in order to explain what happened during the study. Thanks also to Silvio Schembri, for allowing me to document the gait of his racehorses. A HUGE thank you goes to the SEA-EU team for granting the opportunity to present our results.”
Congratulations to Carole
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Regional Finalist!
For the past 30 years, Ernst & Young (EY) has organized The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, a prestigious global program that recognizes and celebrates entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
For three decades, they’ve shone the spotlight on thousands of visionary worldwide entrepreneurs who are changing what’s possible for our world. And guess what…Carole is one of them. She was just named a Pacific Regional Winner! Regional winners often go on to compete at the global level, where ONE entrepreneur is named the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year. Let’s all root for Carole!
More to come…we will keep you posted!
WE ARE HERD – Join Us to Help Better the Lives of Horses
Your favourite barefoot horse loving vet, Tomas G. Teskey, DVM, is inviting you to take part in a unique historic event!
Welcome to one of your biggest opportunities to help BE OF SERVICE to horses! The organization We Are Herd was founded by Dr. Tomas Teskey, Dr. Penny Lloyd, Tej Steiner and Gillian Shaw. They recognize your struggle to have your voice heard above the noise of mainstream “doing it this way because this is how it has always been”.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! By joining together, we amplify the brilliance that you already contribute. Maximize your impact to create real and lasting change. Together we unite our voices to become one force to be reckoned with.
Today, the Declaration of Interdependence was unveiled. You will soon be given the chance to sign this important document and join a global movement with a unified voice calling for change. Please stay tuned!
Sue Grice Shows Just How Versatile Her Cavallos Are!
Who says booting your horse is all you can do with your Cavallos?
UK dressage rider Sue Grice says otherwise, and her horse and dog have some fun ideas, too!
Sue’s idea includes sustainable gardening – as long as you ensure your horse isn’t hankering for a snack while on his way in and out of the barn!
Everyone Loves the Rolling Stones…Especially if You’re Well-Booted!
Here’s some mesmerizing action footage showing Cavallo Boots navigating different rocky, stony surfaces. From sharp, jagged rock to smooth, round, rolling stones, there are no issues, just great riding.
Watch to the end for a slow motion view of these hooves mastering the terrain.
Cavallo Hoof Boot FAQ
Cavallos – the Original Jumping Boots
Here’s a fun throwback photo from 2007!
Cavallos have been cushioning and protecting hooves while jumping for more years that we can even count. No wonder Cavallo Boots are known to be the most trusted boot for jumping and are prized for STAYING ON while jumping.
Want to try? It’s important to make sure you have the best possible Cavallo Boot fit for your horse when jumping. Just ask your Cavallo Team if you need any help determining size and fit. And learn more here:
What You’re Saying: Cavallo Hoof Boot Reviews
Simple Boots Ride All the Way from Nevada to California!
– – Elizabeth Newman
Meet an AQHA gelding and a 76-year-old Polio survivor:
Dude is an AQHA gelding, and I’m a 76-year-old Post-Polio Syndrome survivor.
We go on multiple surfaces; rocky, outdoor arena, and grassy trail. He was awesome with them. Thanks so much for your help!”
– -Kathy Hynd Clark
Ever Seen a Hoof with an an Aneurysmal Cyst? Check out the X-Ray:
He has something quite unusual in his right front pedal bone: an aneurysmal cyst (a blood-filled void), so we’re now barefoot. He gets turned out with boots on the fronts, and he gets ridden with boots all around. Put the boots on, and he immediately lands heel first.
Thank heavens for Cavallo Sport Boots and a great trimmer, 4 Hooves Hoof Care, LLC!”
– -Helen Taylor-Phelps
Cavallo Video Highlights:
Epic Gravel Ride!
Emma & Pink CLB!
Carole & Chris Cox
Break in Your Boots!
Wishing you many happy trails
Carole Herder
President and founder of Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc
Carole Herder, President and founder of Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., is an internationally acclaimed figure in the equestrian community. Her books, There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven and Hoof Prints on the Journey, have become international bestsellers, further solidifying her status as a thought leader in the industry. Since 1993, Carole has been deeply involved in horse health. Cavallo is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and distributing horse products. Carole’s passion for horse comfort is evident in her designs, including the innovative Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads.
A true pioneer in the equestrian community, Carole is widely recognized for her expertise and contributions. She champions the benefits of keeping horses in their natural state, advocates for overall hoof health, and works towards the alleviation of debilitating disorders. Her achievements include being an honoured award recipient of the Royal Bank of Canada Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, British Columbia’s Businesswoman of The Year, and North America Enterprising Woman of The Year.
Carole is a certified Dr. Deepak Chopra Yoga, Meditation and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Instructor and a proud member of the Women Presidents Organization, supporting female entrepreneurs in every industry.
