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  • Barefoot hoof care rock stars - Dr. Tomas Teskey & Carole Herder
    Barefoot Rock Stars Unite in Canada

    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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  • My Breakup Story – Goodbye to Farrier Don

    Your Horse’s Hooves are In Your Hands As President of Cavallo, one of the most interesting parts of my job is the personal stories you all share with me about your experience with caring for your horse’s hooves. The process of transitioning from shod to barefoot or making a change from one farrier to another…

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  • Dr. Brian Hampson Equine Veterinarian Australia
    Cavallo Q&A: Veterinary Help for Hooves

    Not All Trails are Happy Once upon a time, our daily customers were pleasure riders, heading out into the trails. Now, I’m proud to say, Cavallo Boots are also counted on by tens of thousands of horse owners every year who use our boots for tough hoof rehab situations.  Here’s a quick Q & A…

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  • Megan Hensley Donkey Farrier Cavallo Hoof Boots
    Megan Hensley the “Donkey Farrier” Joins Cavallo!

    Queen of the “Long-Eared” Crowd There’s a new member of our Cavallo Team and we can’t wait to tell you about “The Donkey Farrier”! Megan Hensley is known as “The Donkey Farrier”. Based in Fortuna, California, Megan offers in-person trimming sessions for donkeys and mules. She’s also well-known for her online courses, sharing her expertise…

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  • White Line disease hoof seedy toe Cavallo hoof boots
    Pilot’s Triumph Over White Line Disease

    Looking White Line Disease in the Eye “Just thought I’d share about a rescue horse who had the worst case of White Line Disease (also known as Seedy Toe) that two vets had ever seen. They said it would not be a bad idea to have this horse euthanized, due to the severity of his…

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  • Cavallo Hoof Boots for Arthritis Lameness
    A Pastern Joint Injury Left him with Arthritis…

    Gunner is a 10 year old Quarter horse, and he’s the sweetest-natured animal I’ve ever had.  A pastern joint injury left him with arthritis…  Here is his story: Unfortunately, he had a previous owner who didn’t care for him very much.  I knew Gunner before and after the injury that changed the course of his…

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    What YOU’RE Saying

    Your feedback is thoughtful, fun and makes being in the world of hoof boots feel SO worthwhile!  Here’s what YOU’RE saying: Modern Mules Rule! “You Guys!!!  OMG, I just had to let you know that the boots I got from you – my very first experience with hoof boots – were SO perfect this weekend,…

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  • Adventure or obedience? Stand out from the crowd with Cavallo Hoof Boots
    Adventure or Obedience?

    Do you Follow? Which do you choose?  Adventure or obedience?  Psychologist Solomon Asch called his experiment a ‘vision test.‘ Of the eight men in the room at Pennsylvania’s Swarthmore College, only one was the real test subject. The others were told precisely how to answer the test questions. The subject believed the others were also…

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