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Cavallo Horse & Rider: Fitting Boots for Hoof Emergencies

Mar 13, 2022 | Business

When emergencies strike, Cavallo Hoof Boots (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) can help protect horse’s hooves to heal from abscesses, laminitis, or other hoof injuries. Here’s how to make sure new hoof boots fit well when horses need to keep them on during extended healing times.

Size First

Start by finding correctly sized boots. Watch Cavallo’s measuring videos or chat online with Cavallo staff to help make sure the horse’s new emergency boots will fit. Remember that even if only one hoof is affected, using two boots to match the front or back in height will help a horse balanced and help avoid future problems. Visit https://www.cavallo-inc.com/measuring-and-fitting/, contact (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/contact-us/) for help, or message Cavallo through Facebook Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/CavalloHoofboots) for help finding the correct size and boot type.

Added Protection

When ordering horse hoof boots, order protective Pastern Wraps or Comfort Sleeves at the same time (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot-accessories/pastern-wraps/). If the boots are required for use around the clock, the heels and pasterns will be protected while the boots break-in. The Cavallo Comfort Sleeves will fit most easily if a horse has a bandage in place. The Cavallo Pastern Wraps will stay in place and guard the horse’s heels and pasterns while wearing the boots. Depending on the horse’s injury, add cushioning pads inside the boots to help reduce stress (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot-accessories/cavallo-hoof-boot-pads/).

If time is available to break in the boots while the horse rests in a stall filled with shavings, he will get accustomed to the boots over time. Like breaking in any high-quality footwear, hoof boots can take a little time to shape to a horse’s hooves. Try the boots for 10 minutes on the first day. If there are no signs of irritation, increase the time worn by another 15 minutes each day.

However, when boots arrive, it may be required for the horse to wear them consistently to help with a hoof emergency. There may not be time for the usually-advised, gradual, break-in period. Cavallo boots will provide comfort immediately when following these tips. Reduce any possible friction with a new boot by using Cavallo Pastern Wraps or Comfort Sleeves. Help soften the new-boot leather with a leather conditioner or soak the boot in hot water. Loosening up the padded leather area at the back of the boots will help to lessen pressure against the horse’s heel bulbs.

If immediate comfort is required without time to break boots in, check them frequently at first for signs of friction. Look closely for red or shiny skin or any sign that hair is rubbing off. Check the back of the horse’s heels and bulbs several times a day. If there are signs of discomfort, give the horse a rest from the boots before trying again. When putting the boots on again, make sure to use the Pastern Wraps or Comfort Sleeves. Watch this video for more tips about breaking in Cavallo boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R881ZhjDwA

Keep it Clean

Air circulation is crucial to prevent the build-up of fungal growth and bacteria. Watch for anaerobic conditions during rehab and balance between providing comfort and protection and allowing breathability. Mix 50 percent apple cider vinegar and 50 percent water, then spray the mix often into the boots and to the hoof soles.

Immediate Relief

Cavallo Hoof Boots have technically advanced shock-absorbing soles, making every step predictable for the horse (horses will stop anticipating that a step could hurt and start to move more freely). The soles absorb the concussive forces that would refer through the hoof. The result is an immediate difference in the horse’s willingness to move. Painful hoof conditions such as laminitis, navicular disease, hoof cracks, abscesses, sole bruising, and thrush stop horses in their tracks –but not when wearing Cavallo Hoof Boots. A horse’s stride appears more confident with boots on. Keeping the horse moving is essential for health as movement encourages blood circulation, hoof expansion, oxygenation, and proper overall hoof function. Cavallo Hoof Boots provide the comfort and protection required for ease of movement.

While all styles of Cavallo Boots are used successfully for rehab, the Trek stands out (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot/trek-hoof-boots/). The Trek upper is soft, flexible, and comfortable for the horse to wear.

Wear For All

There is a large bonus waiting when the horse turns the corner and is active again. The boots can be used to ride over any terrain at any speed. Cavallo soles and uppers are incredibly resistant to rocks, abrasion, asphalt, and creek beds. Trek boots can see a horse through pain reduction and rehabilitation to the joyous days of riding again.

Visit https://www.cavallo-inc.com to learn about the full line of Cavallo Horse & Rider products. Call toll-free from the USA or Canada: (877) 818-0037.

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Cavallo Horse & Rider Boots Help Older Horses Move Easily During Fall Season Changes

Oct 21, 2021 | Business

As fall approaches, it’s important to watch how older horses handle the changing seasons. Fast temperature changes can affect aging equines –when they often suffer from arthritis in their joints as well as age-related metabolic disorders that can affect their bones, joints, and hooves.

Cavallo Hoof Boots (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) offer older equines enhanced comfort as they move. The soles absorb shock, re-distribute weight and pressure, and help encourage blood circulation – all essential ingredients for health and longevity. While some older horses can be ridden lightly, others are retired earlier than their owners would like. With extra support, these horses may have a chance to move freely again.

“Bodies feel better when they move,” says Cavallo President Carole Herder. “Yes, this goes for horses too. Movement lubricates joints, increases blood circulation and aids in the distribution of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. The more horses move, the greater the opportunity to extend their working active lives. Older horses are more willing when movement doesn’t cause pain.”

Hoof boots, combined with optional cushioned pads, offer support for horses’ hooves as well as joints. Cavallo Boots are also easy on aging riders’ hands. If arthritis or bending down are an issue, the boots fasten simply, quickly and securely. Read on to find out how hoof boots helped three aging equines move easily and get back on the trails.

Out of Retirement

Riding with Trek boots helps older horses – and any horses – feel cushioned support while riding on any trail terrain.

Marie Reimer rides with the Back Country Horsemen of British Columbia. Having Trek Boots (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot/trek-hoof-boots) helped her rekindle her riding relationship with her 26-year-old quarter horse, Ricky.

“I ended up taking Ricky on a four-day camping trip,” she says. “My five-year-old horse wouldn’t load, so Ricky was pressed into service.”

Reimer says Ricky stepped out nicely and moved better than he has in recent days while wearing the Trek Boots.

“I’m going to take him out more, based on this trip,” she says. “We did some steep terrain at one point, and he had no trouble with grip. I am really impressed. Plus, we did trot some, went into the lake for him to drink and I didn’t worry about them coming off.”

Still Enjoying the Trails

Kim Fish rides the California trails with her 25-year-old horse, Josie. Fish credits Cavallo Hoof Boots with keeping her horse soundly on the trail for summer treks.

“We rode a small bit of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail in the lower foothills of Calaveras County, California,” Fish says. “Josie is breaking in her Trek Boots that I will be using from here on out on our adventures. Josie will be 25 years old in April and with her boots she is still going strong and loves to get out on the trail!”

Minis on the Move

Aging miniature horses also walk out with more confidence and drive when wearing their CLB Hoof Boots for miniature horses and very small equines (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot/mini-hoof-boots).

A 19-year-old Shetland Pony named Tigger has chronically tender hooves. Watch his fast-paced walk with his new boots in place: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHsEggHHy1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.

“He normally has to be so cautious,” his owner reports on her Moses Carriage Driving Diary Instagram account, @mosesdrives. “I haven’t seen him move out on the road like this for some time. He normally pulls to be on the grass. He’s normally so tentative and worried about ouchies. This is lovely. These are amazing. I was so skeptical and worried that boots wouldn’t make a significant difference but I’m over the moon to have been proven wrong!”

Share Your Aging Equine Story

Tell us about your older horse and how Cavallo Boots have revitalized his movements or work life. Send us a message at https://www.facebook.com/CavalloHoofboots or https://www.cavallo-inc.com/contact-us.

Carole Herder is the author of the #1-bestselling books: “There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven,” and the newly-released, “Hoofprints on The Journey.” Her company, Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., manufactures and distributes horse products, including Cavallo Hoof Boots and Saddle Pads, to 26 countries worldwide. Herder designed and developed Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads. She’s an honored recipient of the BCBusiness Women Innovator Award, Royal Bank of Canada Woman Entrepreneur Award, a member of the Women Presidents’ Organization, and a certified Chopra University Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Teacher.

Visit https://www.cavallo-inc.com to learn about the full line of Cavallo Horse & Rider products. Call (877) 818-0037 from the USA or Canada or call direct, (604) 740-0037.

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Jenny Mundell

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Provide Cushion for Shod Horses During Fall Trailer Rides

Oct 10, 2021 | Business

Cavallo President Carole Herder (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) explains how hoof boots provide cushion and gripping action for shod horses while trailering. The hoof boots can keep horses more comfortable during this season’s trailer rides to recreational trails – or to national-final competitions.

“We are hearing from more and more riders who use hoof boots over – not instead of – metal shoes,” she says. “While we would love to see more riders pull their horses’ metal shoes off altogether, we understand that shoes are deemed necessary in some showing traditions. There are also some veterinary issues where medical teams suggest specific shoes and pads to help keep the horse sound and as pain-free as possible. Using boots over shoes offers more traction and even protection for horses when they are turned out.”

Cavallo Hoof Boots fit and are durable over metal shoes. The company offers special pads to put inside the boots to help add cushion for the horse and protection for the boot’s soles (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot-accessories/hoof-boot-pads/protection-pads). Here’s more about how the horse owners are successfully using Cavallo Hoof Boots over metal horse shoes.

Trailer Time

Outfitting shod show horses with boots during trailer rides can add support as well as traction for long road trips. Cavallo heard from customers that the horses arrive at show locations with less fatigue when they have worn the boots in the trailer.

Show Horses

Cavallo Hoof Boots can be worn at any speed of riding. Some jumping competitors are choosing boots to place over their shod horses for jumping competitions. They are proven to absorb impact and minimize pressure on the hoof. For a horse that is jumping repetitively with the additional weight of a rider, the reduction in hoof pressure offered by Cavallo soles can add up to a lot of relief in the short and long term. A university study by Jennifer Gill and Gabriella Lynn of the Western Kentucky University Equine Sciences department studied just how much pressure is relieved with the boots.

Safer Turnout

Back at home, show horses can wear the boots over their metal shoes during turnout in the pastures. When horses run, kick and play, it’s easy for injuries to occur. Boots provide traction to help horses reduce slips and falls and can provide easy insurance if one horse were to kick out at another–or to prevent overreach injuries. In the case of a shod horse going through hoof rehabilitation, Cavallos can be worn over metal shoes to offer additional comfort and full protection during healing. Read more about therapeutic uses: https://www.cavallo-inc.com/why-trek-makes-the-perfect-therapy-rehab-hoof-boot.

Extra Traction

No one wants to slip on treacherous trail-riding terrain. Metal slides easily against rock or hard ground and causes reverberation that can be harmful to horses’ hooves. Adding Cavallo Hoof Boots over metal shoes prevents the direct contact that produces shock, and the boot soles absorb much of the shock created by the impact. The hoof boots can also help prevent stone bruising and hoof chips when riding on sharp gravel that could points to the soles where metal doesn’t protect.

Cavallo Hoof Boots add cushion and protection that can guard against your horse feeling tender footed or outright pain. And of course, Cavallos always make a perfect “spare tire” if a shod horse loses a metal shoe on the trail.

Note: Please keep in mind that Cavallo cannot guarantee that boots used over metal shoes will hold up over prolonged use due to the force of metal, protruding nails, or sharp edges. Therefore, the warranty is void when boots are used over metal shoes.

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pdpl9ewp2d4w3ww/AACVt2rBRvnXcXKZfwC94BN1a?dl=0

Carole Herder is the author of the #1-bestselling books: There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven, and the newly-released Hoofprints on The Journey. Her company, Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., manufactures and distributes horse products, including Cavallo Hoof Boots and Saddle Pads, to 26 countries worldwide. Herder designed and developed Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads. She’s an honored recipient of the BCBusiness Women Innovator Award, Royal Bank of Canada Woman Entrepreneur Award, a member of the Women Presidents’ Organization, and a certified Chopra University Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Teacher.

Visit https://www.cavallo-inc.com to learn about the full line of Cavallo Horse & Rider products. Call (877) 818-0037 from the USA or Canada or call direct, (604) 740-0037.

Cavallo Horse & Rider

Jenny Mundell

(877) 818-0037

https://www.cavallo-inc.com/CavalloNews

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Now Approved for Driving Horse Competitions

Oct 8, 2021 | Business

Cavallo President, Carole Herder shares her advice (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) to help driving horses and ponies switch from metal shoes to hoof boots.

More and more, driving horses and ponies and very small equines (VSE) are wearing boots. While horses that pull need a secure fit and an extra bit of traction, boots can provide both of those requirements. Just recently, The American Driving Society, Inc. board members (http://americandrivingsociety.org) approved the use of hoof boots for driven dressage and combined driving events. As of this year, rule changes allow driving competitors to drive with hoof boots.

Several driving enthusiasts report that the boots are fitting their horses and ponies well and up to the challenge of moving fast over varied terrain. The best advice is to make sure that the boots fit well and to apply Hoof Boot Stud accessories (https://www.cavallo-inc.com/product-category/hoof-boot-accessories/hoof-boot-studs/) to provide extra traction for when the horses and ponies need to “dig in” and pull.

Driver Dan Rosenthal now has six barefoot Dartmoor Ponies and competes with them while they wear their Cavallos. Rosenthal and his wife, Ann West, keep their horses and ponies at their Green Gallery Farm near Aiken, South Carolina. Rosenthal has been the USEF Preliminary Pair Pony Champion and the American Driving Society North American Pair Pony Champion.

Rosenthal reached out to Cavallo and received help to measure and fit the boots – plus tips to place the optional Hoof Boot Studs to the soles for traction. “I found the Cavallo boots which fit him perfectly,” Rosenthal says. “I put the studs on, too. The studs work quite well and aren’t too hard to put on once you learn how. The metal studs screw into the bottom of the boots. Once you get them in correctly, they’re wonderful.”

Rosenthal drives his ponies routinely–and times them to help prepare them for competition. Rosenthal says, “I’m very careful when I put the boots on my ponies. You have to make sure that the horse’s heel is deep in the boot. You have to make sure that the Velcro tab on the toe is secured on the toe. All the straps must be on and tight. If it’s on well it’s going to stay on. Fit is everything. They come in a lot of different sizes. I’m lucky that all six of my ponies can wear the same boots. I have been using the Cavallos for 18 months and haven’t worn one out or had one break. It amazes me how long they last.”

The boots help your pocketbook when you have lots of ponies, too. “If you look at the economics of wearing shoes versus boots, it’s a no-brainer,” Rosenthal says. “The boots last longer and are less expensive over time. My farriers have been great about helping the horses with the boots and made sure that they’re trimmed well. I tried to do glue on shoes once and my farrier said no, he wouldn’t do it. It was too complicated. But the boots, my farriers are fine with. They understand that I like the boots and they also understand that if there’s a problem with one of the ponies, I want them to tell me. I told my farrier that if it was a problem for him to trim and not get the price of adding shoes, let me know. I didn’t want it to be about his economics, it was about my horse’s feet.”

Rosenthal is eager to attend more shows with his pony team. “I have had the ponies wear the boots for all three phases of combined driving – for dressage, cross country, and for cones. I have driven with boots in competition now, too. There is a lot of interest in the driving community about horses being barefoot. I really like the boots. We’re happy with how it’s going.”

Cavallo Horse & Rider: Fitting Boots for Hoof Emergencies

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Provide Cushion for Shod Horses During Fall Trailer Rides

Cavallo Hoof Boots Now Approved for Driving Horse Competitions

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