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

Independent Inspection Shows Arlington Surface Safe

A two-day examination of the dirt surface at Arlington Park revealed nothing that would lead officials to believe the track is unsafe.


Because of the 17 breakdowns thus far at the meet, the Illinois Racing Board authorized the hiring of

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Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale Ad Earns Emmy Nomination





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Jazil to Miss Travers with Bruised Cannon Bone

Belmont Stakes winner Jazil has been sent to owner Sheikh Hamdan’s Shadwell Farm near Lexington for 30 days to recuperate from a bruised cannon bone on his right hind leg, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said Tuesday.


McLaughlin said the son o

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Skull Fractures in Horses

Horses suffering a skull fracture often had a history of being handled with the horse rearing and flipping over, striking the head on the ground, or hitting its head on an overhead structure such as a trailer or stall ceiling.

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Prado Encouraged by Visit to Barbaro

Jockey Edgar Prado drove to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. Friday morning to visit ailing Classic winner Barbaro at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals.


At a press briefing on

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Sunday is Another ‘Comfortable’ Day for Barbaro

Classic winner Barbaro spent another “comfortable” day in the intensive care unit at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals, and his veterinarian reports the colt’s attitude “remains positive.”


There was no indication condition

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Barbaro’s Vital Signs Monday; No Change in Condition

Barbaro’s vital signs, appetite and heart rate remained normal Monday, though there was no indication the classic winner’s condition has improved since a grim prognosis by his veterinarian last week.


The colt, who had 80% of his left rea

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Barbaro Stable, Comfortable With Foot Cast

Barbaro is tolerating his right hind leg cast well; this cast supports the repair of the injury suffered at the Preakness on May 20. To treat a severe case of laminitis in the colt’s left rear hoof, last week Richardson and his surgical team

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