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Here’s one for the long-eared crowd! Have you noticed mules rocking Cavallo Boots? We love that our Slim Sole option works so well for some mules to keep them comfortable and protected, whether packing, on trails or during turnout or in hoof rehab situations. Here’s a great question I received from a conscientious mule owner:…
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Looking for a Fresh Resource for Barefoot Horse Keeping or Booting Shod Horses? 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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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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Did you Know that Cavallo is a Female-Owned Hoof Boot Company? Here’s a fresh look at Cavallo! We live on a stunning property in Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Here is where we are with beloved horses and dogs. But this property is more than just a home. From this same location, alongside my partner, Greg…
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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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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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Here are YOUR Cavallo Hoof Boot stories! Boot After Boot, Nothing Fit. Until I Found Cavallos! “I have a Bureau of Land Management Mustang, who foundered in 2015. I tried boot after boot, nothing fit, nothing stayed on and nothing lasted over 2 weeks. Carousel was stalled for long periods and didn’t have much comfort…
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Have you discovered this purposeful hoof boot pad yet? You’ll want to get to know this pad if your horse is recovering from a hoof ailment, prone to sensitivity or just loves to feel like he’s walking on air! The Cavallo Comfort Pad horse hoof boot insole – for even more support with your Cavallo…
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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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