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In 2023, Barefoot Rock Stars Have a Whole New Following! At one point in time, in other circles, the term “Barefoot Rock Star” would conjure up an image of, say, Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, and k.d. lang. But in 2024, in equestrian circles, there are new Barefoot Rock Stars emerging world-wide every day in the…
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Looking for a Fresh Resource for Barefoot Horse Keeping or Booting Shod Horses? Thinking of taking your horse barefoot? Our continually updated Cavallo online learning library features over 30 articles and counting! I aim to help you in your transition to barefoot riding or support you in your journey if you’re already barefoot and booted….
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Alaska Gained a Great Trimmer Scott Wilburn is a Cavallo Associate Trimmer and Farrier in Kenai, Alaska. He’s a Southern boy at heart, but he moved his business to Alaska a few years ago from Georgia, where he first began trimming and selling Cavallo Boots. We had to run to catch up with Scott to…
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Hope for Life After Laminitis I recently had the honour of being a guest on Horsemanship radio. My host and long-time friend, Debbie Loucks, interviewed me and we had a lot of fun. In this episode, I address the difficult issue of Laminitis. It’s by far one of the most feared hoof ailments that affects…
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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…
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We’re off to SPOGA! It’s that time of year again, and Greg and I are off to the largest International equine industry trade show in the world – SPOGA! We get to catch up with our wonderful World-Wide Distributors. These are the people who place the well-being, comfort and care of horses as a first…
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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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