Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM
Casie Bazay holds a bachelor of science degree in education from Oklahoma State University. She taught middle school for ten years, but now is a nationally certified equine acupressure practitioner and freelance writer. She has owned Quarter Horses nearly her entire life and has participated in a variety of horse events including Western and English pleasure, trail riding, and speed events. She was a competitive barrel racer for many years and hopes to pursue the sport again soon.
Articles by Casie Bazay
New Method for Scoring Sweat Losses in Horses Proposed
May 13, 2013
Researchers believe different sweating patterns can help estimate how much sweat horses lose during exercise. Read More
PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
May 02, 2013
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Read More
Researchers Evaluate Treatment for Common Equine Parasites
April 26, 2013
Routine fecal egg counts can help determine if certain dewormers are effective on specific farms. Read More
Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses' Gastric Mucosa Studied
March 04, 2013
A recent study showed that some newer NSAIDs could have fewer adverse GI effects on horses than older drugs. Read More
Researchers Identify Link between Insulin Resistance, Iron Overload
February 26, 2013
Researchers speculate that elevated iron (ferritin) levels are a significant risk factor for IR onset. Read More
A Forage-Only Diet for Young Horses in Training Evaluated
January 11, 2013
Researchers found that high-energy forage diets provided adequate nutrition for young horses in training. Read More
Hindgut Microflora of Laminitic, Nonlaminitic Horses Compared
January 05, 2013
Researchers found surprising differences between fecal microflora DNA of laminitic and nonlaminitic horses. Read More
Diet Restriction for Equine Weight Loss
December 29, 2012
Researchers found that dietary restriction to 1.25% of body mass can promote weight loss, to a certain extent. Read More
Comparing the Effects of Two Equine Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
December 09, 2012
Although the equine body incorporates these two supplements differently, each has its benefits. Read More
Simultaneous Ivermectin and <i>Solanum</i> Plant Poisoning in Horses
December 07, 2012
Horses consuming Solanum plants could be at risk for ivermectin toxicity, even if the drug is dosed correctly. Read More
Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
November 06, 2012
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay. Read More
Could Horses' Neck Postures Indicate Back Pain?
October 26, 2012
A recently published French study suggests a horse's neck posture might indicate correlating back pain. Read More
Study Evaluates Unintentional Weight Loss in Horses
October 23, 2012
Researchers pinpointed a definitive cause of weight loss in 60% of evaluated cases. Read More
Study Examines Most 'Physically Effective Fiber' for Horses
October 06, 2012
Forage-only diets provide horses with more physically effective fiber than hay and concentrate diets. Read More
Accuracy of Suspensory Ligament Measurements via Ultrasound
October 02, 2012
Obtaining accurate ultrasound measurements of the upper suspensory ligament is challenging, research shows. Read More
Environmental Effect on Hoof Wall Hydration Studied
September 08, 2012
Australian researchers found hoof moisture levels similar in horses from dry and wet areas and after soaking. Read More
Antioxidant Status in Three-Day Eventing Horses Studied
September 07, 2012
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition. Read More
New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
August 28, 2012
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study. Read More
Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine's Effects on Equine OA
August 04, 2012
Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought. Read More
Forage-Only Diet for Performance Horses Evaluated
August 01, 2012
Recent study results suggest that forage-only diets could hold benefits for performance horses. Read More
Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body. Read More
Results of Standing Fracture Repair in Racehorses Examined
June 10, 2012
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing. Read More
Firocoxib's Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
June 01, 2012
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed. Read More
Possibility of Gluten Sensitivity in Horses Examined
May 09, 2012
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance. Read More
Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses' Cardiac Function
May 04, 2012
Research finds withholding a horse's feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency. Read More
