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

Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification

Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.

In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady

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Lexol Leather Care 8 oz. Bottle

Lexol Leather Cleaner is pH-balanced to safely and thoroughly clean leather without the harshness or potentially damaging effects of saddle soaps. Lexol Leather Conditioner penetrates the surface to replenish natural oils and restore its original

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Dr. Brian Carroll Joins AAEP Board of Directors

Brian S. Carroll, DVM, of Edmond, Okla., has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ board of directors. He began his term as Director at Large at the AAEP’s 53rd Annual Convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla.

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Horse Race Fixing Alleged at Delaware Park

A small sponge was inserted in the nostril of a horse at Delaware Park in an attempt to fix a race in October, State Police said.

Detectives are investigating the incident in which a small sponge was found in the nostril of 2-year-old filly

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Dr. Nat White Joins AAEP Board as Vice President

Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Leesburg, Va., has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) next vice president. White will ascend to the AAEP presidency in 2010.

A board-certified surgeon and a

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5 Million: AQHA Counting Down to Milestone Registration


The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)–the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization–recently began its “Countdown to 5 Million.” One AQHA member will ride off with the actual registration number 5,000,000.

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Georgia Woman Offers Reward after Horse Shot to Death

A Buford, Ga., woman is offering a $500 reward for information in the shooting death of her 8-year-old Quarter horse.

Mary Lynn Whiten lives on five acres about a mile from the Mall of Georgia. She says she heard at least one gunshot and dogs

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Two Horses Die After Roundup in New Mexico Forest

The U.S. Forest Service says two wild horses captured during a roundup in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico have died.

Agency spokeswoman Kathy DeLucas says one horse died November 26th after running head-first into a metal corral panel

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Norwood Receives AAEP Distinguished Service Award

Gary L. Norwood, DVM, was recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.

Awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary

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