Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 25, 2026

Catheterization of Intestinal Loops in Ruminants
17:15

Catheterization of Intestinal Loops in Ruminants

Published on: June 11, 2009

A Ridiculous Business Card in a Horse Dentist Family

Theodore P Croll1, Ben Z Swanson

  • 1Clinic Director, Cavity Busters Doylestown, Doylestown, PA Adjunct Professor Pediatric Dentistry University of Texas HSC at San Antonio Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine.

Journal of the History of Dentistry
|July 24, 2025
PubMed

Insights

A Philadelphia veterinarian established a horse parlor in 1876. His sons continued the family business, demonstrating a long-standing tradition in equine care and business in Philadelphia.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Care
  • Business History

Background:

  • The Haley family has a long history in veterinary horse care.
  • Peter J. Haley, Sr. founded a veterinary horse parlor in Philadelphia in 1876.
  • The business was continued by his sons, Peter Jr. and James Raymond Haley.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the history of a veterinary horse parlor business.
  • To highlight the legacy of the Haley family in equine services.
  • To showcase a unique aspect of early 20th-century business practices.

Main Methods:

  • Historical record review.
  • Analysis of business artifacts (e.g., business card).
  • Genealogical research.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests a humorous element in the business practices of a Philadelphia Horse Dentist.
  • The Haley family veterinary horse parlor operated for multiple generations.
  • The business played a role in Philadelphia's equine services sector.

Conclusions:

  • The Haley family veterinary horse parlor represents a significant historical business in Philadelphia.
  • The practice demonstrates a blend of professional service and personal character.
  • The business's continuity highlights a dedication to equine health and client relations.

Keywords:
Horse dentist. Joke horse raffleJ. Raymond Haley business cardPenn VetsPeter J. Haley Jr.Peter J. Haley Sr.

More Related Videos

Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid09:09

Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid

Published on: August 8, 2017

Accessing the Porcine Brain via High-Speed Pneumatic Drill Craniectomy04:26

Accessing the Porcine Brain via High-Speed Pneumatic Drill Craniectomy

Published on: July 5, 2024

Related Concept Videos

Chambers of the Heart01:16

Chambers of the Heart

The human heart is a complex organ made up of four chambers: the right and left atria and the right and left ventricles. These internal chambers are separated by partitions known as the interatrial and interventricular septa. The exterior of the heart features a groove known as the coronary sulcus that demarcates the atria from the ventricles, while the anterior and posterior interventricular sulci distinguish between the two ventricles.
Deoxygenated blood from the body is received in the right...
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
Cardiomyopathy III: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy01:29

Cardiomyopathy III: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy without ventricular dilation. It is more common in men and is typically diagnosed in young, athletic adults.EtiologyHCM is primarily genetic and is caused by mutations in genes encoding sarcomeric proteins. Researchers have identified over 1400 mutations across at least 11 different genes. Among these, the most frequently occurring mutations are found in the...