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Older Horses Face Unique Issues Ageing equines often suffer from arthritis, as well as age-related metabolic disorders that can affect their bones, joints, and hooves. All styles of Cavallo Boots offer senior equines enhanced comfort as they move. The thick Cavallo soles absorb shock, re-distribute weight and pressure, and help encourage blood circulation—all essential ingredients […]

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 […]

Did you know we have a Cavallo YouTube channel?  We sure do! You can connect with us here to learn how to measure, apply, and use your Cavallos for riding, driving, turnout, hoof rehab and more!  This virtual learning tool gives you the instructions and helpful hints you need from the staff at Cavallo!  Watch […]

No One Loves a Hoof Abscess With a hoof abscess, it’s a matter of getting your sore horse through the ordeal. Your Cavallos have two big roles to play here, and I am asked about this often. Here’s a question that came into our Customer Service department that I feel most of us have asked, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

– By Carole Herder Heel Bulb Injuries Can Run Deep Does your horse have healthy heel bulbs? Heel-bulb wounds and injuries are common among horses. Kicks, entanglement with wire fencing, rope abrasions, and protruding objects in a stall are but a few of the causes. Self-inflicted wounds caused by interference or over-reaching can also cause […]

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 […]