Your Cavallo News – May 2023

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You are the Best Kinda Horse Owners!

An exciting shift in horse ownership has been taking place over the past years. People are no longer leaving all decision-making to their trimmers, farriers or other horse care providers. Not unless they can be actively involved and free to ask hard questions. Horse owners today only go forward with a hoof care plan once those hard questions are answered in a satisfactory way, and they understand it well enough to know it’s the best course of action for their equine. Increased knowledge among horse owners and a confident savviness are putting people in charge of the holistic wellness of their equine partners.

Carole has had some incredible speaking engagements at equine shows this year, and more to come! “Incredible” describes how many people came out, and the level of interest and commitment when it comes to helping equines. So many attended and gave their careful attention to learn all they can about horse care and Laminitis.

Learning from the Ground Up – Understanding the Hoof

Carole provides an overview of horse care topics including supplements, digestive and muscular systems, shelter and suitable environment options, training and innate behaviours, hoof function, lameness prevention and common sense.

You must get to know the hoof to get to know your horse. Certain simple laws of nature and science support your horse’s hoofs and overall health. Understanding hoof function will help you ward off problems such as Laminitis, Navicular Disease, skeletal and muscular fitness and gut health. Even teeth, performance and attitude are affected by the health of the hoof.

Attending a talk will help you feel inspired to step up and take control. You’ll be empowered with knowledge and understanding.

My Latest Blog: On the Brink of a Bad Breakup

Here’s my latest blog one more time, in case you missed it last week:

You wouldn’t believe how many people call in to us at Cavallo, saying they aren’t happy with their farrier/trimmer but are afraid to instigate a change.

Have you ever found yourself in this position? Do you want to break up but don’t know how? Do you wonder how to find your perfect hoof care partner?

Here’s my own story – I hope it helps!

Keepers of the Trails – The Back Country Horsemen

Do you know who maintains the beautiful trails you ride on? Every area has its own committed trail keepers – selfless folks who enjoy a lifestyle of helping their community and caring for the nature around them. We’re proud to have a partnership with the Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC). They have MANY members barefoot & Cavallo-booted equines!

Meet Arlene Ladd – BCHBC member and keeper of trails in the Chilliwack, BC area. Read more about Arlene and what she does HERE!

Cavallo FAQ Time!

Question: Can Cavallo Boots be used on gaited horses?

Too much traction on the sole of boots can inflict strain on the tendons and ligaments. With gaits faster than a walk, the bare hoof slides slightly when making contact with the ground. Cavallo Boots have just the right amount of traction — more than a metal shoe, but not too much. This allows horses to travel comfortably at any speed over any terrain. We get constant successful reports of Cavallo Boots on gaited horses. The problem can be in the amount of “twist” on ground contact. If the hoof is twisting and the boot is stationary – there may be some friction. This can easily be corrected by filing a bit of tread off the bottom of the boot sole, encouraging the boot to move more readily with the hoof.