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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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Hoof Contraction – A Common Sight The appearance of a contracted hoof is so typical that it can be considered the norm. The hoof looks long and narrow, particularly towards the back half. The heels look like they pinch together, squeezing the bulbs and frog. The heels curve in like hooks, towards the frog, creating…
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Here are YOUR Cavallo Hoof Boot stories! Boot After Boot, Nothing Fit. Until I Found Cavallos! “I have a Bureau of Land Management Mustang, who foundered in 2015. I tried boot after boot, nothing fit, nothing stayed on and nothing lasted over 2 weeks. Carousel was stalled for long periods and didn’t have much comfort…
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Have you discovered this purposeful hoof boot pad yet? You’ll want to get to know this pad if your horse is recovering from a hoof ailment, prone to sensitivity or just loves to feel like he’s walking on air! The Cavallo Comfort Pad horse hoof boot insole – for even more support with your Cavallo…
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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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A Full Range of CLB Sizes Offered! Announcing a FULL RANGE of Cavallo CLB Sizes! You asked and Cavallo responded – The Cavallo CLB (Cute Little Boot) miniature horse (and VSE – Very Small Equine) hoof boot sizing range now includes size M1 all the way up to M4. AND each and every size is…
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Laminitis Held Valentine Back WAY too Long – Then she Got CLB’s! A few months back, Valentine started wearing CLB’s so she could keep moving comfortably while she fought Laminitis. Here’s today’s report – and t’s a GOOD one! “We reached our goal today! Valentine was back in the cart for the first time in…
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Ouch! This story is action packed and we certainly feel for the owner of this feisty little mini! It’s amazing how just a few quick moments can change everything so much… Big Kudos out to Wendy at Cavallo for her help with Kimchi! Be careful, this one’s a tearjerker… So, I acquired KimChi from a…
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