Your Cavallo News – September 2026

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Meet The “Wrong” Horse Who Got It SO Right

Meet Freckles Grand Prix dressage thoroughbred 2

Freckles is the horse who wasn’t supposed to make it to Grand Prix…

An off-the-track Thoroughbred in a world dominated by purpose-bred Warmbloods, she was an unlikely candidate for the very top level of dressage. But her owner Indre Malaiskaite believed in her. Really believed in her.

Through years of patience, thoughtful training, setbacks, breakthroughs, and then simply listening to the horse in front of her, Indre helped Freckles achieve what once seemed just a dream. Today, they’re reached Grand Prix level together, and their story is one every horse lover who has ever believed in an unlikely horse will understand.

So how on earth did they get here? Well, we asked Indre! Read her interview:


Twinning is Winning!

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8 Million Views and Counting… Have YOU Seen the Viral Video?

69,000 reactions and 1800 comments on Facebook and 72,000 reactions on IG – you’ve been keeping our moderators very busy! Sometimes the simplest things are the ones the world wants to watch! This little Cavallo video has travelled around the globe, racking up more than 8 MILLION views on Facebook alone—and it’s still going.

Why has it struck such a chord with horse lovers? Maybe because for some, it’s their first up-close look at a Cavallo Hoof Boot and that wonderful “Wait… it’s really THAT easy?” moment. For others, it answers a question they’ve been quietly asking: Could hoof boots actually work for me and my horse? And for thousands of Cavallo users, it’s simply a familiar little window into their own world—the quick, everyday routine they already know and love.

There’s something oddly satisfying about watching that boot slip on, fasten and be ready to go in seconds, too. No complicated contraption. No struggle. No fuss. Just a beautifully simple solution that makes immediate sense when you see it in action.

Maybe that’s the secret behind 8 million views: horse people love practical things that make life with horses easier—especially when they can see for themselves just how well they work.

So fast. So simple. So easy. 🐴 That’s the beauty of Cavallo Hoof Boots!

No complicated hardware. No wrestling with your horse’s feet. No lengthy process just to get out and ride. Cavallos are designed to be quick and easy to put on and take off, so you can spend less time getting ready and more time enjoying life with your horse.

That ease of use can make a BIG difference — especially for riders with arthritic hands, reduced hand strength or limited mobility. Simple fastening means less fiddling, less frustration and less time holding up a hoof.

AND your horse benefits. ❤️ When putting on a hoof boot takes just a few brief moments, your horse is happier, too!

Wishing you many happy trails,

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Carole Herder

President and Founder of Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc

I’ve spent the past 20 years dedicated to one simple idea: horses deserve comfort, freedom, and a voice in how we care for them.

What began as a search for better hoof protection became Cavallo — and a global community of riders who believe in working with their horses, not against them.

I’m still learning, still listening, and still inspired every day by what horses teach us.

Carole Herder with Dot horse - President and founder Cavallo Hoof Boots

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