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

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Bone Spur Prognosis

Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?

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How Old is My Pony?

How Old is My Pony?

I have a pony who is a rescue, and I have no idea how old he is. How can I estimate his age?

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AAEP Foundation

Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?

Surviving natural disasters becomes even more complicated when you’re responsible for horses and other animals. Emergency planning expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD, literally wrote the book on Technical Large Animal Rescue, and she joins us for an hour to answer your disaster-planning questions and offer advice that could save your and your horses’ lives.

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