Education

As a lifelong lover of horses, my journey into the world of equine well-being began with curiosity and a fresh perspective. Unlike many who grew up around horses, I had no childhood exposure to these magnificent creatures. It wasn’t until adulthood, with children of my own, that I embarked on this remarkable path.

My lack of preconceived notions allowed me to approach horse riding with an open mind. What I observed intrigued me: riders struggled to consistently maintain their horses’ soundness. How could such perfectly designed beings—evolving over 50 million years—be plagued by issues like navicular disease, laminitis, and other lameness?

My first beloved horse, Rocky’s untimely death, made me determined to find a better solution.

My research led to a startling revelation: nailing metal into hooves was causing harm. It was impeding shock absorption, blood circulation, and natural hoof function. The very hooves that were meant to support a hefty 1000 pounds of prey animal in flight were being destroyed by an archaic tradition. People were suffering losses without recourse, and the industry was clinging to unquestioned belief.

With this understanding, I initiated the ‘Barefoot Movement’ towards a more educated, compassionate and humane approach to horse hoof care. The problem was that, unlike their wild counterparts, domesticated horses carry the additional weight of riders, which pushes the sole further into the ground. They are confined to small spaces, and the hoof would not condition to varied terrain. It would be unkind to suggest simply removing the metal shoes. Some form of hoof protection would be required, but not metal and not at the cost of their well-being. I invested my resources not only to educate the horse community but also to offer a viable solution for their horses’ comfort and hoof protection: Cavallo Hoof Boots.

Our journey doesn’t stop with creating the best horse hoof boots on the market. We are now producing the state-of-the-art “Smart Hoof Boot.” This groundbreaking product results from a fruitful partnership with the renowned Hannover company Continental. This hoof boot contains advanced hoof sensors that transmit data capable of diagnosing balance, ground force reaction, acceleration, and other critical metrics for earliest detection and prevention. Continental recognized Cavallo as the leading and most trusted hoof boot provider worldwide, leading to the development of the Consteed System.

I am immensely proud to have spearheaded this movement to provide natural hoof care for both barefoot and shod horses worldwide. I am also proud of our dedicated Cavallo Team, changing the world. We have a deep drive to help and care for our beautiful equine friends and have recently announced the donation of 1000 pairs of free Cavallo Hoof Boots to horse rescues, therapy initiatives, natural disaster, and abandoned victims. This act of generosity is a testament to our commitment to helping horses and their people. We seek new ways to assist those in need with unwavering assurance of their well-being.