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By Carole Herder Your horse’s hoof consists of alive and organic substances, which means the cellular structure that makes up the hoof tissue can continually rejuvenate and regenerate. Nothing about a hoof abscess needs to remain a problem when providing proper circumstances for healing. Changing your horse’s conditions, both internally and externally, can present a…
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Smoke on the Water What led to me deeply considering 5 climate change issues for your horse? On June 22, 2019, The Vancouver Sun issued an article warning the city’s inhabitants of the imminent danger of smoke inhalation. Our city is building ‘respite areas’ that will offer clean and fresh air during the summer. This…
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Q: What can I do to keep my horse’s hooves hydrated and healthy in hot, dry weather? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice…. A: Your horse’s hooves consist of living tissue and need extra care in the summer months. Just as with our own hair, nails and other cellular structures, nourishment is important. Cellular strength, wholeness and…
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Laminitis and Founder, thin soles, Navicular Syndrome, hoof puncture wounds, abscesses, White Line Disease, Trush, hoof cracks, sole bruising & soft tissue injuries, contracted heels, ringbone, sidebone and joint inflammation/Arthritis are all hoof issues that can be helped by using Cavallo Boots during healing. Whether barefoot or shod, horses all around the world with Laminitis…
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With the recent flooding in the U.S. and the notorious, wet conditions Spring offers to some areas, I thought you might welcome a blog about White line Disease. What is it, exactly, and how can you prevent or fight it? Understanding an ailment is the first step in prevention or healing. Here is a simple…
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Watch the Video Here! Your horse’s hoofs consist of living tissue. Just as with our own hair, nails and other cellular structures, nourishment is important. Cellular strength, wholeness and integrity are affected by environmental factors. Extreme weather patterns can indeed affect the hoof, but just because the weather seems to be overreacting; doesn’t mean you…
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