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Welcome to Your Ultimate Laminitis Guide! It’s a horse owner’s nightmare. To see your horse walking stiffly, shifting his weight off his front hooves, or not wanting to move at all can mean hoof damage and pain. Here, we’ll walk you through what to do if you suspect Laminitis. How to simply alter your daily […]

In 2023, Barefoot Rock Stars Have a Whole New Following! At one point in time, in other circles, the term “Barefoot Rock Star” would conjure up an image of, say, Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, and k.d. lang. But in 2024, in equestrian circles, there are new Barefoot Rock Stars emerging world-wide every day in the […]

PURPLE TREK IS HERE NOW! Your Horse has Been Very Patient… But the Wait is OVER. Get Purple Trek NOW >> You’re Not Dreaming! Your perfect hoof boot for trails, therapy, trailering and turnout NOW comes in PURPLE! Cavallo Purple Trek Hoof Boots are now on the shelves and ready to ship. Sizes 0-6 in […]

Why the new Trek Pro? Because you’re always seeking the best protection, durability and comfort! https://cavallo.seo.markroberts.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/spin2-1.mp4 You made the Cavallo Trek Boot the most popular hoof boot in the world. Now, we’re answering your call for a sleeker, updated version of Trek that can be shown off in the arena on showgrounds, and of course, […]

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 […]

Is There Help For Horses With Navicular Disease? Have you ever heard your veterinarian mention the phrase “Navicular Disease” when referring to your beloved horse? It feels like the end. A doom. A life-altering diagnosis. But can there be help for this common (but misunderstood) syndrome? Navicular Disease is also sometimes referred to as Navicular Syndrome and […]

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 […]

Do Cavallo Hoof Boots Stay On? You bet your booties they do! More important than style, colour or price, the number one consideration when buying a hoof boot is…will they STAY ON? I live in the rainforest on the West Coast of Canada, and we ride on the roughest of logging roads up our local […]

Keeping Barrel and Pole Horses as Comfy as Possible Cavallo Hoof Boots are a big help to rodeo and barrel horses who need to travel in comfort to this summer’s top events. Barrel racer Susie Busse (of Troy, Missouri) outfits her string of shod competition horses with Trek Boots to ensure that they don’t slip […]