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
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
Restricted Equine Diets and Wood Shaving Consumption
April 06, 2012
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior. Read More
Demographics of Equine Donation and Adoption Examined
February 19, 2012
The USDA recently funded a study to determine who is relinquishing horses to rescues and who is adopting them. Read More
Successful Wild Horse Adoptions Characterized
February 18, 2012
Of surveyed adopters, 83% strongly agreed their expectations had been met in adopting a BLM mustang. Read More
Going Green: Are Equine Diets Environmentally Friendly?
February 14, 2012
Researchers recently determined which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment. Read More
Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
January 15, 2012
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic. Read More
Economics of Round Bale Feeders Examined
December 29, 2011
Several round-bale feeders are available, but how well do they prevent hay waste? And are they cost-effective? Read More
Ultrasonography for Evaluating Colic Cases?
December 16, 2011
Ultrasonography successfully identified both small and large intestinal diseases and predicted surgery need. Read More
Efficacy of High-Intensity Training for Racehorses
December 11, 2011
One common training method might not be as effective at conditioning racehorses as once thought. Read More
Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
December 03, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed. Read More
Soaking Hay: How Much Sugar is Actually Removed?
November 30, 2011
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged. Read More
Rider and Handler Effect on Horse Behavior
November 19, 2011
Riders and handlers might have a considerable affect on a horse's behavior, especially in fearful situations. Read More
Rattlesnake Bites in Horses: A Retrospective Review
October 16, 2011
Researchers noted a 9% mortality rate in horses bitten by rattlesnakes. Read More
Cortisol Test Might Detect Horses at Higher Risk for Colic
October 11, 2011
The cortisol circadian rhythm ratio can identify horses under chronic stress and at risk for colic. Read More
Are Stabled Horses at Increased Risk for Developing Colic?
September 27, 2011
Researchers found the frequency of intestinal contractions was lower in stabled horses than pastured horses. Read More
Palmar Angles' Effect on Laminitic Horse Hooves
September 24, 2011
Increasing the palmar angle could increase the amount of pressure on dorsal laminae rather than decreasing it. Read More
Estimating Horse Weight Accurately
September 15, 2011
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate. Read More
Electrochemotherapy Successful in Treating Equine Sarcoids
September 02, 2011
Electrochemotherapy yielded a high nonrecurrence rate of 99.5% for individual sarcoids in the current study. Read More
Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
August 28, 2011
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn't happen as frequently as some might have thought. Read More
Is Your Horse's Bit Harmful to His Mouth?
August 17, 2011
The results of a recent study suggest that bits could cause bone spurs and dental damage in some horses. Read More
The Impact of Navicular Bone Shape and Fragments in Horses
August 11, 2011
Navicular bone shape and fragments found near it could help veterinarians better understand navicular disease. Read More
Sesamoid Fractures: Size, Shape, and Racing Prognosis
August 01, 2011
Could the size and shape of the sesamoid fracture fragment have an impact on a horse's racing prognosis? Read More
