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Happy Horses: Our Passion Cavallo Horse & Rider is a company with a passion – to see every horse happy, healthy, and free from disease and discomfort. That’s why we choose employees who hold animals in the highest regard. We’re committed to contributing to the well-being of our hooved friends through our work at Cavallo. When…
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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…
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Thank You, Monty Roberts! To love a man like Monty Roberts is easy. His declares that his life’s goal is “to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horse and for people too.” Isn’t this something noble to aspire to? Monty always makes us feel good too, about what we are…
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I started Cavallo in 1993 with one burning question on my mind, “how can I make this a better industry for our horses and the people who ride them?” It’s a big question that developed as a result of many unanswered questions that preceded it. The sorts of questions that can really challenge horse owners…
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Not a Farrier Never in a million years did I think I would be trekking around the world; speaking and educating on the health and welfare of horses. I am not a vet. I am not a farrier. I am not a nutritionist or trainer. This turns out to be a good thing because I…
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I recently spoke at a new horse show in Toronto, called Mane Event. Linda Parelli delighted the crowd with her kind handling of our equine pals, while other clinicians spoke on a range of topics from nutrition to ground management. Interest and excitement for Barefoot and Booted is growing. Next month, I will be speaking…
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This month, we are featuring one of PATH Intl.’s center, Hearts & Hooves, Inc. It’s a Premier Accredited Center since 2004 that is dedicated to serving individuals with special needs through partnership with the horse. Hearts & Hooves believe in promoting independence through Therapeutic Riding and Equine Facilitated Learning to enrich the lives of everyone who participates at the…
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One of my very special friends is Debbie Roberts-Loucks, Monty and Pat Roberts’ daughter. We’re the same age, both love horses, and like to laugh a lot. It is always a pleasure to receive an interview request from her and with this one, I’ve included a special gift. Listen here for the interview. Debbie is…
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Horses in Winter Conditions have certain things they must deal with. I am not talking about winter in Florida, or even Northern California. I am talking about real winter. Winter Conditions when everything freezes, including you. Winter conditions when you muster every ounce of courage to get out there, yet again, and care for your…
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