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  • Cost-saving Hoof Care Plan for Young Riders

    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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  • Three Book Gifts from Me to You for Christmas!

    It’s Been Quite a Year, Hasn’t It?   People like you – customers who become friends – don’t come along every day. 2021 was quite a year, and I want to give you three book gifts to show my appreciation for being part of our Cavallo Community.   Please download digital PDF copies of my…

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  • 12 Important Points to Consider When Buying Hoof Boots

    Cavallo Hoof Boots Q&A: Important Points to Consider when Buying Hoof Boots As a designer/creator of horse hoof boots, I understand that buying hoof boots can be a daunting task. There’s a lot to learn, but learning about hoof boots is time well spent. The question below made me think deeply about the process of buying…

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  • Cavallo Hoof Boots Online Learning Library
    Visit Our Cavallo Online Learning Library

    By Carole Herder Looking for a Fresh Resource for Natural and Barefoot Horsekeeping? Thinking of taking your horse barefoot? Our continually updated Cavallo online learning library features over 30 articles and counting! I aim to help you in your transition to barefoot riding or support you in your journey if you’re already barefoot and booted….

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    Losing the Metal Shoes This Spring!

    Thinking of Losing the Metal Shoes this Spring? It’s spring and the time and I have several friends who usually have their farriers put metal shoes back on for their summer rides. A couple of friends have come to me this year, wondering about keeping their horses barefoot and using boots when needed on the…

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  • Cavallo CLB Hoof Boots - Train on any terrain
    A Barefoot Show Horse?  Can you Really Have it All?

    Show Training your Barefoot Horse on All Terrain is Possible! I love getting questions from you all in response to the fun newsletters we send out. This Summer, someone who enjoys driving with their miniature horses asked about how to keep them barefoot. They want to keep their minis’ hoofs as healthy and natural as…

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  • Carole Herder Podcast interview Carly Kade Creative (4)
    I Had SO Much Fun being Interviewed on Carly Kade’s Podcast!

    On Rethinking Horseshoes, and the Evolution of Cavallos Carly Kade’s Podcast put the spotlight on Equestrian Author s and her interviews are world-renowned. Listeners know they’ll hear inspirational stories from popular horse book authors… Carly never disappoints.  This is why I was honoured to be asked invited as her latest guest. Join me and Carly! Here’s…

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  • Barefoot Horse Hoof Trimmer
    Contracted Heels 101

    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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  • Gabriella Lynn - Western Kentucky university horse hoof boot student researcher
    Student Researcher Receives Scholarship to Royal Veterinary College Following Cavallo Hoof Boot Study

    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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