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Allison Armstrong Rehnborg

Allison Armstrong Rehnborg is a freelance writer and photographer and has been published by several equine titles.

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How Nutrition Affects the Horses' Hoof

Equine feet will reflect diertary deficiencies and excesses in their outward appearance

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on April 7, 2020 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Products

From hoof quality to athletic ability, good nutrition influences every aspect of a horse’s health. Nutritional imbalances result when a horse is fed too little or too much of a nutrient. Quality forage and grain should provide the bulk of a horse’s nutritional needs, but supplements also may be needed to balance a horse’s ration.

Seeing the Invisible Illness

Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t have to rule your life, damage your career or define your identity

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on January 31, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

For farrier Steve McConnell, the day his life changed started out like any other. One moment, the Waterford, Ontario, native was absorbed in the ordinary task of fueling his shoeing rig for the week; the next, he was drowning in a powerful vortex of emotions and memories he’d spent years trying to forget.

Farrier Tips

Identifying a Subsolar Abscess Isn’t Always Easy

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on January 17, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Although abscesses are common, sometimes identifying one requires a little bit of detective work on the part of the farrier.

Detecting and Treating Subsolar Abscesses

A conservative approach may provide relief without compromising overall hoof integrity

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on January 3, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Your client called. Her horse is three-legged lame, and she thinks it’s an abscess. What should you do? For many farriers, the answer is easy: evaluate the lameness, and if it’s an abscess, drain the infection and keep the hoof clean and dry afterward.

UC Davis Treats White Line Disease with Surgical Laser

Innovative approach eliminates previously undetectable pockets of bacteria and fungus

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on September 10, 2019 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

From diagnosis to management, white line disease presents a multitude of challenges for the farrier, the veterinarian and the horse owner. An umbrella term for infections that attack the innermost layers of the hoof, white line disease often has multiple pathologies, which can make it difficult to treat successfully.

Is Cryptocurrency The New Frontier In The Farrier Industry?

Supplier sees digital money as the future of retail and international trade

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on October 30, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices

Is cryptocurrency the money of the future? While older generations of farriers buy supplies from brick-and-mortar stores, younger generations are ordering from their smartphones. Steve Hoselton of Lexington, Ill.-based Anvil Brand believes digital money could be the future.

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American Farriers Journal

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May/June 2020 Issue Preview: Patching Hoof Wall Cracks

Travis Burns, the associate professor of practice and chief of farrier practice at the Virginia-Maryland College of veterinary Medicine discusses his research in patching materials for hoof wall cracks.

Events

Miller and Associates Offers 2-Part Farrier Webinar

Date: 05/29/20

Location: Brewster, NY

Miller & Associates Clinic is hosting a 2-part webinar, May 29 and June 5, featuring Dr. Jenny Hagen, DVM. Hagen will be discussing the medial-lateral balance of the hoof.

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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.