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“Our horse, Benny, fractured his P2 pastern bone on the left front foot last year. He had surgery to pin the bone fragments back together, which was successful, but he then developed supporting limb Laminitis in the right front foot post-surgery. To keep both feet comfortable Benny has had to wear boots on both front…
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Cavallo Helps Therapeutic Horses Wear Hoof Boots! We at Cavallo Horse & Rider are proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of PATH: the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Cavallo has sponsored the organization, as well as their riding centers, for more than five years. “Cavallo supports numerous equine charities, rescues, therapy horses and associations….
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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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Biggest Congratulations to Gabriella Lynn! The Western Kentucky University (WKU) Equine Science Department recently released study results confirming Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots benefit horses. Now, the student researcher responsible for the study, Gabriella Lynn is in the spotlight again. She has been awarded a scholarship to London’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC). There, Lynn will pursue…
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Join the Cavallo Money Savers’ Club! Horse Owners Seek More Affordable Hoof Care We’ve been hearing ONE burning question at Cavallo every day since the news hit about the global pandemic. Equine media professional, Heidi Melocco (The Whole Picture), recently interviewed me about the concept of being barefoot and booted as a money saver during these…
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What’s your Cavallo Community up to this May? We Ride Sport & Trail Magazine – May 2020 Enjoy Carole’s new article in this issue of Sport and Trail: Hoof Abscesses – A Battle Plan! Sport & Trail is a gorgeous magazine, full of lush, horsey photos and interesting articles! https://weride-magazine.com/2020/05/07/the-may-2020-issue/ Trailmeister The Trailmeister keeps our…
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Proudly Sponsored by Cavallo – Here’s Some Team Cavallo Happenings – May 2020 A Grand Welcome to Thea of Crazy Shetlands! The CLB Boot has been trotting the globe lately, and they’ve just landed in Norway, the Crazy Shetlands Instagram page! Welcome to the team! Thea is an extremely active horsewoman who never seems to…
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Transitioning Out of Metal Shoes? At Cavallo, we spend much of our day helping conscientious horse owners, who are ready to make a life-saving commitment to their horse by removing metal horseshoes for good. The freedom to be barefoot and booted is the gift of comfort, protection and respect for what nature intended. Remember, horses…
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Cavallos – Additional Protection for Shod Horses Cavallos provide many beneficial uses to compliment the shod horse. Once thought of mainly as equipment for the barefoot horse, Cavallo Hoof Boots are enjoying a surge in popularity with shod horse owners. Retaining Metal Horseshoes For those who compete or show their horses, Cavallos can be used…
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