Cavallo Horse & Rider Men's Regular

These are fantastic for barefoot transitions! My horse had full shoes for almost 14 years so I was very worried about transitioning to barefoot. She is a previous show horse & gymkhana horse who has now turned to full pleasure trail riding with an occasional arena workout and I just didn't feel iron shoes were always the best option let alone the safest option. Climbing large rocks or boulders near where we live would be especially slippery for her. Also, I really just wanted to take a more natural approach and "retire" her from her days of hard work. I also did a ton of research on this topic and you know how I found out about this brand? Instagram. A lot of big channels have bragged about how awesome these boots are for trail riding. I had to give them a shot. With the help of a set of Cavallo Trek trail boots, I asked my farrier to pull her iron shoes. Of course, she was extremely sore the first week or two. Only light hand walking exercise at first and we built up to being able to ride again. Our first trail ride, I velcro'd these boots on and instantly she acted like her regular shoes were back on. She was able to conquer gravel, rocks, rivers, you name it without blinking. It has now been almost 6 months since I first started using these boots and I don't know where I'd be without them. Her hooves have been able to strengthen up on their own over time (with biotin supplements & a healthy diet) with the aid of the Cavallo Trek boots! We wouldn't have been riding several months if it weren't for these. My only regret is that I had transitioned her to barefoot sooner. She seems all around so much happier without them and in a better mood. Priceless! Actual info about the quality of the boots: I've ridden probably over 100 miles easily with these boots on in the last 6 months. We have explored all sorts of terrain here in Southern California on our trail ride weekend trips. These boots have been though rocky conditions at Big Bear mountain, to the sandy, hot deserts of Joshua Tree National Park, and even-- yes, the ocean! The salty ocean waters of Santa Barbara washed right off at the end of a long day riding with some hose water. The integrity of the boots has remained unfazed through all sorts of tough and weathered conditions. They rinse off so easily! (I do wash them after 90% of our rides! I don't want mud to cake on and ruin the materials) And no, I have not needed to replace the velcro part in the slightest. Just a little care and they're good as new. Overall- SUPER impressed with the quality and strength of these boots. Yes, they may be a little expensive up front. But I guarantee you, mine have already paid for themselves by saving me money from the farrier. No longer will I pay $90+ for a full set of shoes every 6 weeks. Now I pay around $35 for a barefoot trim every 2 months! Do the math... Extra: These double as medicine boots and a "spare tire" if you are on trail and your horse throws a shoe! Lastly, no I was not given this product free for my review. I paid for them in full and am giving my absolute honest feedback. Happy trails!

Just the job

I don't know what to say really about this boot: PROS - it stays on both in the field and when ridden, it is easy to clean, it is keeping his foot safe from further damage CONS - for the huge cost I don't think it is going to last very long?! he is wearing it for only a few hours each day and already within a week it has some rubber coming away at the edges and general fraying?! bit frustrating. Also I hadn't read the description I suppose but THIS IS ONE BOOT ONLY! I also found the fit wasn't great but his feet are a total mess and a shoe wasn't an option so its allowing us to continue until his foot has grown a bit

Love these boots! I use them for trail riding and my pony is clearly more comfortable over sharp gravel trails with them. I've never lost a boot, even when going through deep mud or water, or cantering/hand galloping (even though several friends' horses have lost shoes on the same trails). It only takes a few seconds to put each boot on and is equally easy to take off, then just hose off before next ride. I also like that they fit through an entire trim cycle as my pony's feet grow quickly in the summer. No issues with rubbing and very few parts that can break or need adjusting.

Impressed with this, used on a pony with a hoof abscess. First, they're easy to put on, with the front opening right up and letting the hoof go straight in. Getting the right size is key, there shouldn't be any pushing or pulling needed to get them on, unlike old style poultice boots. They're also easy to fasten with Velcro tabs, which also makes it easy to get them off. In this case, they were used over a shoe. Took a couple of walks to get used to the extra height, but the long had no bother when turned out in a grassy field - trotted up and down hill without bother, and the boots stayed on through rolls, bucks and gallops. They also didn't get pulled off by thick mud in the field bottom, and drained off after he went in the river for a drink. They seem to be hard wearing, but without being too heavy, though as he had a shoe that will wear them out faster than unshod. They certainly grip well on different surfaces, and have a fairly aggressive tread pattern. Haven't tried them while ridden yet, but I don't have any worries about doing so if needed.