Real Stories

Soften the Impact of Hard Winter Ground We were thrilled to get a message all the way from Estonia and, guess what? Even though they are far across the ocean, they still deal with the same issues we do in North America. This poor horse wrangled Laminitis and is now braving the hard, frozen Winter […]

Connie Challice – A Barefoot Trimmer and a Winner! Connie Challice is an accomplished barefoot trimmer located in the Calgary, Alberta, area.  She’s a believer in natural hoof care and she walks the talk .  All of her horses are barefoot, with exceptionally healthy hoofs.  She enjoys the freedom of being barefoot & booted and […]

BLESSINGS TO THIS FARRIER!! “Gunner is a 10 year old Quarter horse, and he’s the sweetest-natured animal I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, he had a previous owner who didn’t care for him very much. I knew Gunner before and after the injury that changed the course of his life. This sweet horse got tangled in loose […]

Gunner is a 10 year old Quarter horse, and he’s the sweetest-natured animal I’ve ever had.  A pastern joint injury left him with arthritis…  Here is his story: Unfortunately, he had a previous owner who didn’t care for him very much.  I knew Gunner before and after the injury that changed the course of his […]

A Question I’m Often Asked… What is Merry wearing on her feet? Recently, I’ve received a few comments on my photographs asking about Merry’s boots. The answer?  Cavallo Hoof Boots! I keep Merry barefoot; it suits our lifestyle perfectly. The most important reason why? Her comfort – and the positive side effect is that she […]

Wrestling Navicular? Trust your Gut. 🤠 “My vet wanted me to put egg butt shoes on with a riser wedge, due to my mates low heels. He said she was in the pre-navicular stages. Instead, I have this fantastic farrier that brought her heels up slowly with corrective trims. She has not taken a lame […]

Your feedback is thoughtful, fun and makes being in the world of hoof boots feel SO worthwhile!  Here’s what YOU’RE saying: Modern Mules Rule! “You Guys!!!  OMG, I just had to let you know that the boots I got from you – my very first experience with hoof boots – were SO perfect this weekend, […]

“Hi Cavallo! I ride in our Denman Provincial Park (we have a multi-use trail system on our trails – aren’t we so lucky!) and I feel good that my horses are not leaving pock marks or deep marks like the horses that are shod. I feel that this is an added positive to using boots […]

Laminitis Held Valentine Back WAY too Long – Then she Got CLB’s! A few months back, Valentine started wearing CLB’s so she could keep moving comfortably while she fought Laminitis.  Here’s today’s report – and t’s a GOOD one! “We reached our goal today!  Valentine was back in the cart for the first time in […]