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I just wanted to write you and tell you how THRILLED that I am with my Cavallo Hoof Boots! I am a Professional Barrel racer and trainer as well as a Professional Farrier for the past 11 years. For the past year I have been running my own horses barefoot with a natural trim and…
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By Carole Herder What sort of person are you? Are you looking out for the best interests of your horse or are you looking out for the best interests for your bank account? Or perhaps a little of both? I suspect many of us are both, which is perfectly understandable. After all, we probably have…
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Cavallo supports many organizations around the world. Here’s a note from one closer to home for us. We had a very successful show at Can-Am this past weekend. There was a lot of interest in the boots. I spoke on Friday and Saturday and both seminars were packed with standing room only. Thank you so…
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By Carole Herder My friend had a vet recently visit as her horse seemed to be developing an abscess in his hind hoof. The vet commented on the fact that the horse was barefoot and started asking questions about his history. My friend said that he was a rescue horse and she was training him…
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Here are two pictures of my lovely 14-yr-old Peruvian mare, RJC Andanza, “Annie”, at the ACTHA ride at Estrella Mountain Park on February 15, 2014. I made the decision to use hoof boots rather than shoes, and it has been a good experience. I have discovered that with “Annie”, if using only boots on the…
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For the past two months, Joyce and I have been using the Cavallo hoof boots every time our girls (mare, 12 years old) ride inside the indoor arena. It is a must during the harsh winter months to let them run at will, so that they may stretch and exercise. A lot of the time,…
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By Carole Herder Did you know that some equestrian sports still ban barefoot horses? Only last year a barefoot horse owner was disqualified at Blair Castle International Horse Trials in the Working Hunter Championship for being un-shod. I was also catching up on the 2014 rules for The Tevis Cup (100-Miles-One-Day Trail Ride) where they…
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The first installment in a series of five articles about you and your horse. By Carole Herder They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But isn’t that something we all do? Our first impression of what we observe on the outside – both the physical and the behavioral – can give us…
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Ever wonder if you can use Cavallo Hoof boots on your gaited horse? We received this feedback from another happy Cavallo customer. Just a note to let you know how great the Simple boot is. I have a 15 year old Peruvian Paso that I no longer show and wanted him to be a good…
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