By Carole Herder
As a matter of vital attention is the responsibility for quality control at the Cavallo factory. This rests primarily in the hands of every single worker, whether on a sewing machine, cutting table or hand stitching. It means that everyone must understand what they are accomplishing, why it is important and then have the common goal to do it with excellence. It’s not like producing shoes for a human – well maybe an enormous couple of attached 4 legged athletes on steroids with enough in their backpacks to eat and sleep for a few years. All Cavallo hoof boots must be cut with attention and stitched with expertise because 1000 pounds of horse is going to trample it through mud, rivers, rocks, pavement, asphalt, logging roads, creek beds, bogs, shale, granite etc. Every Cavallo hoof boot is produced with this awareness. Every Cavallo boot is hand inspected.
Greg and I love to come to the China Facility a few times a year. We make sure the conditions are optimal for health, happiness and the production level required. We enjoy the pleasant, aerated, bright environment which supports the Japanese acronym CANEI (constant and never ending improvement). We discuss our progress so everyone understands the vast impact we are having on the overall health of horses worldwide, creating an unprecedented revolution in the treatment of horses hoofs. We discuss product specifications, upgrades, advancements and my personal favorite NPD (new product development). Wait until you see what the Cavallo Team is preparing for you next!
Here I am with the incomparable, indispensable Anita Lee, manager and Becky Leung, factory supervisor.
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Some fun to start off the weekend! What do you see in the image?
This one is just because…..
Have a great weekend everyone! Hope you find some time to spend in the saddle.
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This year Chinese New Year starts on Jan 23, this starts the first of 15 days of celebration and the start of the Year of the Dragon. Last year, the Year of the Rabbit, was characterized by calm and tranquility. The Year of the Dragon will be marked by prosperity, excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity. People respond to the spirit of the Dragon with energy, vitality and unbridled enthusiasm, often throwing all caution to the wind. In keeping with the spirit of the Dragon in 2012, we at Cavallo definitely have some exciting things in store for this year! We want to especially thank Trevor and Anita, our Cavallo team in Asia, for all of their hard work and we wish everyone happiness, health, wealth and prosperity in 2012!
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I wanted to give my filly a break from wearing shoes during the winter months. My farrier suggested that I try equine hoof boots. I researched equine hoof boots via the internet and browsed through my equine magazines and was drawn to the Cavallo Sport Boot. The sport boots arrived today, I reviewed the enclosed information and could not wait to try them on my filly. She didn’t fuss at all and walked off like she has been wearing them all along. I plan to measure my mares feet and purchase her the same boots. The Cavallo Sport Boot is a quality product and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an alternative to shoes, especially during the winter months in Pennsylvania.
Melodie Clark, Edinboro, PA, USA
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Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pads are designed to promote even distribution of weight to the weight-bearing longissimus dorsi muscles along either side of the horse’s backbone; to keep weight off the horse’s spine; and to allow room for the horse’s scapula to move properly within the narrow confines of the saddle.
Our Tri-Density Solution, combined with fine finishing details including genuine leather butt joints, nylon bindings and aeration perforations, provides the Ultimate in Saddle Pads, benefiting both horse and rider!
- Open cell memory foam contracts where the fit is tight, fills space where the fit is loose.
- Space along the pad center enhances the saddle gullet and protects the horse’s backbone.
- Layered foam construction is highly shock-absorbent.
- A thinner pad creates more room for articulation of the horse’s scapula during riding movements.
- Patented Nitrex Closed-Cell Foam:Non-PVC foam that has low resilience and low penetration value, resulting in excellent shock absorption, insulation, cushioning and rebound (G-value energy return). Far superior to traditional foams.
- soft and lightweight
- water-absorption-free
- Open-Cell Memory Foam to enhance saddle fit:
- releases as the rider shifts weight to vary pressure and gently massage the muscles, promoting healthy circulation
- evenly distributes rider and saddle weight on the muscles
- contracts where the saddle is tight and remains full where the saddle has less contact.
- New Zealand Merino Wool:100% Merino Wool carded and consolidated into a dense material. The resulting cloth is then heat-bonded to enhance dimensional stability, durability and abrasion resistance.
- high directional stability to maintain shape
- resilient
- durable
- wicks away moisture
- breathable and insulating
“The Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pads help your horse increase his
movement around the shoulder. The gullet system encourages horses to lift their spine and use themselves properly while taking pressure off the withers. This unique memory foam sandwich helps your saddle fit better. In addition to the lightweight thinness of the Cavallo pad I love the reversible feature as I prefer to ride with the 100% New Zealand wool to my horse. Cavallo pads are the best pads in the world today.”
Monty Roberts, the “Man Who Listens to Horses”
Click here to learn more about Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pads
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