Carole Herder

Carole Herder is the author of #1 bestselling books There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven and Hoofprints on The Journey. Her company, Cavallo, manufactures, and distributes Cavallo Hoof Boots and Saddle Pads to 26 countries worldwide, and all Cavallo products are designed and developed by Carole. She's an honoured 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.

So, you Want to Jump in your Cavallo Boots?

August 5, 2020November 1, 2019 by Carole Herder

By Carole Herder Jumping is a multifaceted sport. Success requires harmonization of both horse and human bodies, individually and collectively. Rewarding when accomplished with finesse and agility. Life-threatening when uncoordinated and clumsy. Let’s look at the effect jumping has on the equine body – primarily horses’ hooves. This is …

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New & Noteworthy: Cavallo Boots Help Keep Your Horse’s Hooves Hydrated

December 29, 2020August 1, 2019 by Carole Herder

By Carole Herder 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 integrity are affected by environmental factors. When the hoof becomes dehydrated, it loses the elastic flexibility …

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Who Are You and What Do You Want for Your Horse?

August 5, 2020September 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints Part 6 by Carole Herder As President of Cavallo Horse & Rider, one of the best parts of my job is hearing the heartfelt stories from our community regarding the care and progress of their horse’s hooves. Some are funny, some are sad, and some are …

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The Quick & Easy Way to Understand Navicular Disease

August 5, 2020July 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints, Part 4 By Carole Herder The idea that working horses can be barefoot is not new. Horses have a long history of barefoot performance and have carried fully armored men into battle. They have been used for fieldwork, war, and performance in their natural barefoot …

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4 Tips for Winning the Hoof Health War

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints, Part 2 By Carole Herder This is not a discussion on the more serious hoof related issues such as laminitis, deformity, injury, or navicular disease. It’s a simple overview of common hoof problems and their causes, origins and some basic considerations for treatment. Nutrients The hoof …

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Consider Your Options: To Shoe or Not

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints #1 By Carole Herder History Lesson Horses were first shod with metal shoes 1500 years ago when they were captured for use in battle. The confined horse’s hoof was weakened by a fetid environment and lack of movement. Limited movement meant restricted blood circulation and significant …

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Hoof Care for the Winter Months

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Carole Herder

The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot by Carole Herder You’ve had a magnificent summer with your horse— cantering through emerald green fields, lazy picnic lunches and refreshing dips in your favorite local swimming spots. It’s been a fantastic time but now the seasons have changed. Maybe you’ve considered pulling …

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The Root Causes of Lameness in Horses

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Carole Herder

Learn to Identify the Two Most Common Areas of Soreness by Carole Herder When your horse starts to look “off,” pinpointing the root cause can be challenging. For the responsible horse owner, proper horse care involves sifting out reality from dogma. Once one develops a discerning eye and addresses …

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