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

Strangles: Control and Containment Strategies

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to

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AP Review: Lab Incidents with Deadly Germs on the Rise

American laboratories handling the world’s deadliest germs and toxins have experienced more than 100 accidents and missing shipments since 2003, and the number is increasing steadily as more labs across the country are approved to do the work.

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Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes Winners Announced

Pfizer Animal Health has announced the winners of the Solitude IGR Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes. Peggy Dahle of Nipomo, Calif., Heather Carlson of Worthing, S.D., and Catherine Wilde of Shelbyville, Ky., each won a grand prize package worth

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Sticky Stifles

My Thoroughbred’s stifles have been making a popping noise for quite some time.

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Understanding Horses Part 10: Stand Still

Horses often need to be restrained for the veterinarian, farrier, or groom. Foals present particular problems, as do horses that might have been mishandled or who have never been taught to be patient and respect their handlers. Here are a few tips

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NAHMS Equine Studies

The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and

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The Giving Tree

You probably read it when you were young, or you’ve read it to your own children at some point, but there’s a wonderful story out there by Shel Silverstein called The Giving Tree. Originally published in 1964, the story is that of a young ma

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Oral Attacks

Q: We have an Arabian who, for some reason, has taken to chewing on the horse trailer when we are at a show. He has never done this before. He started gnawing on the fender. We tied him away from the fender, and he started chewing

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Defecation Behavior

Why do some horses at our barn poop in the same place every time, then some others seem to go anywhere?

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Barn Innovations

We’ve come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we’ve added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix.

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Strength and Flexibility


There are a variety of ways to help your horse be stronger and less stiff.


For an avid horse person, little takes the breath away like watching an athletic

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