Haylie Pfeffer

Haylie Pfeffer, Digital Editor, holds a degree in equine studies with a concentration in communications and a minor in social media marketing. She is a Pennsylvania native and, as a horse owner herself, has a passion for helping owners provide the best care for their horses. When she is not writing or in the barn, she is spending time with her dog, Clementine.

Articles by: Haylie Pfeffer

Colbert Was Right

Bears are a threat. And not just to humans–to equids. Specifically, donkeys. If you aren’t familiar with The Colbert Report, host Honorable Professor Dr. Stephen

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Authorities Seize Colorado Horses for a Second Time

A Colorado man faces multiple animal cruelty counts following the removal of 17 horses from his property for the second time in two years.

Sheriff’s Deputies in Jefferson County, Colo., seized the horses from owner John McCulley on May 20.

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Equine Online CE Courses Available from OSU

The Ohio State University’s online continuing education (CE) Web site became available last February, bringing versatility to CE in the fast-paced veterinary profession. All courses are about an hour to 90 minutes in length and range in cost fro

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Kentucky Farm to Disperse 200 Thoroughbreds

The major Kentucky Thoroughbred farm that houses the great stallion Storm Cat announced Tuesday it is selling off nearly its entire stock of about 200 horses.

Overbrook Farm owner Bill Young Jr. explained he just wasn’t cut out to continue

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Kester News Hour, AAEP 2008

Every year equine veterinarians flock to the Kester News Hour session at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention for reports on research that are too brief or new to be included in the scientific program. For the past

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Pastured Horses More Fit, Study Finds


Horses are better able to maintain fitness when turned out on large pasture, according to Patty Graham-Thiers, PhD, of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Va. She presented results of her recent study at the 2009 Equine Science Society

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Audio Book Now Available

Sunbelt Publications recently became the new distributor for Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel , an audio book composed by renowned California horse trainer, Leslie Desmond.


The audio book is a 10-CD set comprised of selected

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Featherlite Unveils 2010 Product Line and Features

Featherlite recently unveiled its 2010 product line and available features, which includes new trailers and exclusive options for customers.


Now available as a factory-installed option on Featherlite horse trailers, the WERM

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Belmont Contender Dunkirk to Undergo Fracture Repair

Dunkirk, who ran a gutsy, front-running second in the June 6 Belmont Stakes, came out of the race with a non-displaced condylar fracture of the left hind cannon bone and will undergo surgery June 9 at the brand new Ruffian Equine Medical Center

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Racetrack, Casino Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is staying out a fight between Illinois’ casinos and horse tracks over a state law that cropped up in the impeachment and indictment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.


The casinos object to a law that forces them to

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Florida Governor Signs Youth Equestrian Helmet Law

Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday signed HB 169, a bill that mandates the use of protective helmets by young equestrians when riding on public property or roads.

Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Abruzzo and Sen. Dave Aronberg, the law applie

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