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

BLM Hosting Wild Horse and Burro Adoption in Arkansas

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States will be hosting a horse and burro adoption. More than 60 horses and a few burros will be available.

Animals will be available for viewing March 9, 2007, from 1:00

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Storm Cat Colt Dies During Calder Workout Show

A Storm Cat colt that sold for $900,000 as a yearling collapsed and died Sunday after working an eighth of a mile at Calder Race Course during the first under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training. The

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Tornado Destroys Arkansas Horse Feed Plant

A pet foods plant with Arkat Nutrition, an animal feed company that produces Enhance Equine horse feed, was destroyed by a tornado that ripped through Dumas, Ark., on Saturday.

According to a report by The Associated Press, the National

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Mentors Needed for AAEP Shadow a Veterinarian Program

The Shadow a Veterinarian program, created by the AAEP Student program and the AAEP Foundation for students of all ages interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine, is currently in need of mentors in the following states:

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Stimulating Activity

I never know what to expect when I head up to the barn at feeding time. Usually Jo greets me (or, at least, the milk

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Electroacupuncture and Back Pain

Currently, much acupuncture practice in horses is based on limited evidence, such as small-scale research, case studies, and clinical experience. High-quality research is essential to the long-term development of “evidence-based practice.” As there

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Equestrians Raise Funds for Peers in Need

Over 300 equestrians went bowling Feb. 18 for the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, Fla.

When the evening was over approximately $60,000 was raised for the AHJF’s Emergency Relief

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Pfizer Offers Products to Aid in Herpesvirus Prevention

Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has been in the news throughout the country recently, with outbreaks of the virus occurring in locations including Florida, Connecticut and California. EHV-1 infection can cause respiratory distress, abortions,

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Northern Baby Euthanatized at Stone Farm

Northern Baby, who sired no fewer than 47 stakes winners, was euthanatized on Wednesday at Arthur B. Hancock III’s Stone Farm near Paris, Ky. The 31-year-old son of Northern Dancer stood his last breeding season in 2000. Hancock announced in

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3 Va. Counties, Quantico Added to EHV Horse Quarantine

Three counties and Quantico Marine Base have been added to a horse quarantine because of a suspected infection of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV), officials said Friday (Feb. 23).

The quarantine involves 175 horses and includes

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Rodeo Parade Death: Parents Say Unaware of Rider Age Rule

The parents of a 5-year-old girl killed in a rodeo parade were never told there were age limits for children allowed to ride in the event, the child’s grandmother says.

Brielle Boisvert’s parents, Tom and Linda Donnell Boisvert, are upset a

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KHP Planning Party for John Henry’s 32nd Birthday

That same tenacity of heart and spirit which propelled John Henry to two Horse of the Year titles and record earnings, may have something to do with his ability to keep going well beyond the life-expectancy of most horses. John Henry will turn 3

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