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  • Cavallo and ATHRA

    ATHRA (Australian Trail Horse Riders Association) boasts over 115 clubs nationally and was formed in 1972 for riders to enjoy a non-competitive leisure horse pursuit. Across the unique and fascinating landscapes of Australia, wherever members travel with their horse, they’re sure to be welcomed by the local club to enjoy the riding and genuine hospitality…

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  • Not horse’s hoofs, hoof boots or saddle pads

    After an exciting day at The Functional Hoof Conference in Australia last week, we relax with a cold beer, a meat pie and a game of Footie – how Australian! We are not chatting about the fabulous research on the wild Brumbies of the outback. We are not speaking about the horse’s hoofs, hoof boots,…

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  • Winter Riding in Hoof Boots

    Another great testimonial that Cavallo hoof boots take you where you want to go! I have the boots, and we put ice studs in them. I have a Rocky Mountain Horse, and I’m happy to report we gait through the snow and ice as if it were summertime. We love riding in winter. Thanks to…

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  • Saddle Pads

    One of Cavallo’s favourite people is Joe Camp. You may know him as the author of the book and movie Benji; or more recently for The Soul of a Horse and The Soul of a Horse Blogged – The Journey Continues.  Joe received a question about saddles from a new horse owner and we wanted…

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  • Update: Hoof boots save foundered mare

    Some of you may remember the story we posted about this horse recently. If not you can view it by clicking here. We recently received an update on the mare and wanted to share it with you. I have an update for you on Lilla Gumman. On January 10 I spoke with Margaretta.  She was so…

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  • The Man from Snowy River

    When CEO, Greg Giles first joined the Cavallo team, he had never been on a horse before. Now he and Carole ride everywhere they get a chance.  He has become like the Man from Snowy River through a very unlikely background. Greg’s history is truly corporate. He was the 28 Year Founding Managing Director of…

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  • Hoof Boots save Foundered Mare

    We wanted to share a wonderful story that was sent to us by Marianne Allen, a barefoot practitioner in the Southern Florida area. Nothing has been changed or edited. This is a great example of how a lot of love, a good barefoot trim, and Cavallo hoof boots can save a special horse. Please share…

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  • Horses Wearing Hoof Boots & Saddle Pads

    A special Toast and Thank you to all Cavallo people and your comfortable horses wearing Cavallo hoof boots and saddle pads! Cavallo really had a smokin’ year – in fact,  the best year ever! And to us that means more than just being a great fabulous company. It means that there are more comfortable horses…

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