Trail Riding

Want to give your horse a treat while trailering? Travel Well, Travel Safe, Travel Protected.  Did you know that more than 50% of the injuries horses sustain in transportation are to the lower limbs? Ranging in severity, from treatable surface wounds to irreparable impairment, the main causes are scrambling, loss of balance, and conflict with […]

Okay friends…there is no way to avoid what’s coming, but it makes me feel better that we’re in it together… Autumn!  Wet. Rainy. Muddy. The sun disappears (even though we never wanted to say goodbye) and, through no fault of our own, we are left with water falling from the sky! Water in the sky […]

Sometimes you get a great group of people together and something special happens. Get a great group of people together who also love horses? Well, something truly MAGICAL happens! At the end of May we sent Jenny to the Back Country Horsemen of British Columbia 2018 Rendezvous in gorgeous Barriere, British Columbia to meet this […]

Different weather patterns and vegetal growth have a significant impact on animals who live outside. Transitioning between seasons can be challenging, especially when conditions change dramatically. Properly managing some vital practices will provide your horse with the best chance for weathering these potentially severe fluctuations. Horses’ hoofs condition to tolerate the terrain of their habitat. […]

Cavallo Hoof Boots Stay Put! “Last summer I was riding with a friend on an asphalt trail. I had front Cavallo Hoof Boots on so my horse didn’t chip his hooves. It was hot out and we decided to take a side path down to the river to get them a drink. At the bank […]

I love attending shows such as Equine Affair. Not only do we get to see our respected colleagues and treasured friends, but we meet new ones as well. It’s really great when people come up to our booth and introduce themselves.  Last week was a truly gratifying experience as we listened to several people recite […]

Hunting season is upon us, which means you need to take extra precautions when heading into the woods with your horse. These tips can help both you and your horses stay safe during your trail rides. Find Out Where Hunting Is Permitted Find out where hunting is permitted. Many conservation lands allow hunting, so chances […]

Summertime is right around the corner, and that means that there are plenty of ways for you to enjoy some time with your horse. I’d like to offer up a summertime challenge for you: Explore new territory with your horse this summer. As riders or horse owners, we sometimes become set or settled in our […]

There are several fabulous riding adventure holidays around the globe and, of course, we at Cavallo are sponsoring the amazing trip to Alberta’s Sierra West. Chasing cows – how exciting! This is a real challenge to “cowgirl up”. Check out Sierra West at: www.sierrawestcabins.com And if one wanted to venture outside North America for something more relaxing, […]