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Hope for Life After Laminitis I recently had the honour of being a guest on Horsemanship radio. My host and long-time friend, Debbie Loucks, interviewed me and we had a lot of fun. In this episode, I address the difficult issue of Laminitis. It’s by far one of the most feared hoof ailments that affects…
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Gunner is a 10 year old Quarter horse, and he’s the sweetest-natured animal I’ve ever had. A pastern joint injury left him with arthritis… Here is his story: Unfortunately, he had a previous owner who didn’t care for him very much. I knew Gunner before and after the injury that changed the course of his…
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A Question I’m Often Asked… What is Merry wearing on her feet? Recently, I’ve received a few comments on my photographs asking about Merry’s boots. The answer? Cavallo Hoof Boots! I keep Merry barefoot; it suits our lifestyle perfectly. The most important reason why? Her comfort – and the positive side effect is that she…
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Wrestling Navicular? Trust your Gut. 🤠 “My vet wanted me to put egg butt shoes on with a riser wedge, due to my mates low heels. He said she was in the pre-navicular stages. Instead, I have this fantastic farrier that brought her heels up slowly with corrective trims. She has not taken a lame…
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“Hi Cavallo! I ride in our Denman Provincial Park (we have a multi-use trail system on our trails – aren’t we so lucky!) and I feel good that my horses are not leaving pock marks or deep marks like the horses that are shod. I feel that this is an added positive to using boots…
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Circulation – Keep it Flowing! When balancing minerals to build the best hoof, there are a few things to consider. We now understand that hooves are blood pumping devices meant to circulate blood in throughout the hoof and back up to the heart. This is a full circulatory system. A fully functioning nutritional arrangement that…
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Ouch! This story is action packed and we certainly feel for the owner of this feisty little mini! It’s amazing how just a few quick moments can change everything so much… Big Kudos out to Wendy at Cavallo for her help with Kimchi! Be careful, this one’s a tearjerker… So, I acquired KimChi from a…
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Here’s what YOU’RE saying! Happy horses all around…just the way we like it! A Review to Reckon With – Horse Trail Chicks Tell it Like it is! Greg was approached by the ‘Horse Trail Chicks’ at a show last year. They requested a pair of Trek so they could do a review – and they…
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A Journey Like no Other On May 13 Emma Massingale, her dog and two untrained miniature horses embarked on a very unusual journey. If you think taking a horse ride always involves a horse carrying a rider along, this adventure will have you thinking way outside the box! A Creative Equestrian Thinker Emma Massingale is…
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