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

Joints

Learn about the different types of joints in the horse’s body, how they work, and what problems commonly affect them. Sponsored by the American Association

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Digestive System

Form and function of the equine digestive system. Understanding the equine digestive system can make your horse healthier and give you fewer worries about gastric

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Underweight and Overactive

Sometimes it’s challenging to keep weight on a horse. A hyperactive horse might burn off too many calories to stay in optimum body condition, while an

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Tapeworms Uncovered

Why should you care about tapeworms or oribatid mites? Because the former can threaten your horse’s life, and he acquires them by eating the latter!

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Appeals Court Ponders Michigan Abuse Case


Lawyers on both sides of a controversial horse abuse case appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals on Jan. 13 seeking a decision on whether felony animal cruelty charges against James Henderson, Jr., and Matt Mercier should be

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Downward Spiral Continues at Keeneland Sale

The Keeneland January horses of all ages sale continued its scary downward spiral during the second session of its six-day run in Lexington. The gross revenue Jan. 13 dropped 66.2% from a year ago while the average price fell 61.6%. The median

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University of Minnesota Offers Webinars for Horse Owners

The University of Minnesota Horse Team will begin offering quarterly “Lunch and Learn” Webinars (Web-based seminars) on a variety of horse-related topics. The Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October from

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Possible Problems Caused by Feeding Horses Bran Mashes

Horse Health Tips for Extreme Cold Weather

As temperatures continue to remain unusually cold it is important to remember that your animals require more calories to maintain body temperature and body weight.

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Plea Entered in Oregon Horse Shooting Case

Russell Willeford, the Oregon man accused of shooting and abandoning a 6-year-old Arabian gelding in the Deschutes National Forest near Sisters, Ore., made his first appearance in Deschutes County Circuit Court Jan. 12. He pleaded not guilty to

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