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

Understanding Foal Immunity In Utero and Beyond

Where Did Horses’ Extra Toes Go?

Recent research results suggest that, while modern horses are still partially “programmed” to create five toes in each foot, those four extra toes either don’t develop fully or essentially disappear during fetal development.

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Tips for Handling an Equine Infectious GI Disease Outbreak

Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Isolation Facilities

Monitoring horses’ health status at competitions is great, but ultimately not overly useful if event facilities don’t have a quarantine area. Here are some points to consider when creating a quarantine area at an event facility.

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Quick Response Key in Equine Antimicrobial Resistance Cases

Slow Crawl to Uniformity

Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on the path towards racehorse medication uniformity.

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