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Is Your Sore-Footed Horse Communicating with you? Do you notice your horse veering off to the soft side of the road whenever he gets a chance? Or seeming stubborn at times? Does his stride become short on surfaces that could be causing discomfort? Moving on gravel, hard pavement, dry Summer ground, frozen Winter ground, asphalt…
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Your Horse’s Hooves are In Your Hands As President of Cavallo, one of the most interesting parts of my job is the personal stories you all share with me about your experience with caring for your horse’s hooves. The process of transitioning from shod to barefoot or making a change from one farrier to another…
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Cavallo Horse & Rider: Cost-saving Hoof Care Plan for Young Riders It’s refreshing to get questions coming in from young horse owners who are just starting out. And I love how these brave, young people are looking critically at traditional hoof care, and making their own decisions about what feels right for both them and…
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Meet Cavallo Trimmer of the Month – Maia Chaput I first met Cavallo Associate Seller and Trimmer Maia Chaput at the PCHP Conference back in 2019. We had a great time meeting everyone and we learned so much. Meeting Maia was a pleasure – it’s always fun to run into a fellow Canadian when traveling!…
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Not All Trails are Happy Once upon a time, our daily customers were pleasure riders, heading out into the trails. Now, I’m proud to say, Cavallo Boots are also counted on by tens of thousands of horse owners every year who use our boots for tough hoof rehab situations. Here’s a quick Q & A…
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Queen of the “Long-Eared” Crowd There’s a new member of our Cavallo Team and we can’t wait to tell you about “The Donkey Farrier”! Megan Hensley is known as “The Donkey Farrier”. Based in Fortuna, California, Megan offers in-person trimming sessions for donkeys and mules. She’s also well-known for her online courses, sharing her expertise…
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Hoof Contraction – A Common Sight The appearance of a contracted hoof is so typical that it can be considered the norm. The hoof looks long and narrow, particularly towards the back half. The heels look like they pinch together, squeezing the bulbs and frog. The heels curve in like hooks, towards the frog, creating…
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Exciting New Products for YOU! New Products, New Sizes, New Year! Cavallo is always evolving to fill your horse’s needs. Here’s what’s coming over next couple of months: BFB (Big Foot Boot) NEW sizes 7 and 9 These long-awaited sizes are coming! – Expected to arrive by late February! “Jack and Flame, my team of…
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