Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief, Author at The Horse

Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief

Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief, received a B.A. in Journalism and Equestrian Studies from Averett College in Danville, Virginia. A Pony Club and 4-H graduate, her background is in eventing, and she is schooling her recently retired Thoroughbred racehorse, Happy, toward a career in that discipline. She also enjoys traveling, photography, cycling, and cooking in her free time.

Equine Innovators: Rotavirus on the Move in Foals

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 16, 2021 | Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Innovators, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Podcasts, Rotavirus, Welfare and Industry

In this episode Dr. Emma Adam of the University of Kentucky describes the research that identified a novel strain of rotavirus in foal diarrhea cases this year.

Equine Innovators: Exploring Demand for Wild Horses

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 28, 2021 | Adoption, Adoption & Rescue, Equine Innovators, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Media, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry, Wild & Feral Horses

Jill Stowe, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, recently studied how many American horse owners are willing to adopt wild horses and what type they’d select.

Product Review: Kinetic Vet EquiShield SA and CK Shampoo

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 21, 2021 | Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems, Product Review, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems

Adding EquiShield SA to my horse’s skin care arsenal has helped him cope with allergens and clear his hives.

Equine Innovators: The Horse Pathologist’s Perspective

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 31, 2021 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Care Professions, Equine Innovators, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS), Media, Placentitis, Podcasts, Poisoning & Toxicity, Vet and Professional, Wobbler Syndrome

Learn from Dr. Jennifer Janes, part of the University of Kentucky’s CSI team for horse diseases, conditions, and poisonings.

Pituitary Glands in Horses: One Size Fits All

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 3, 2021 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Older Horse Care Concerns

Researchers described normal pituitary gland appearance on MRI. Their findings might help veterinarians identify PPID in horses and start treatment earlier.

Equine Innovators: Horse Breeds and Genetic Variation

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 29, 2021 | Breeding and Reproduction, Equine Innovators, Genetics, Media, Podcasts, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred, Welfare and Industry

Three scientists discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it’s important, and what we’ll learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.

Control Your Horse’s Weight and Other Ways to Prevent, Treat Laminitis

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 11, 2021 | 2019 NEAEP Symposium, Article, Body Condition, Diseases and Conditions, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Nutrition, Obesity

Dr. Andrew van Eps suggests addressing obesity now to prevent laminitis, shares new insight into supporting limb laminitis, and offers advice about icing feet in acute cases.

Can Horses Be Allergic to Stress?

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | May 27, 2021 | Commentary, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care

Does your horse break out into hives during stressful situations?

Equine Innovators: Drug Testing in Racing and Competition

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | May 13, 2021 | Competition News & Issues, Drug Testing, Equine Innovators, Horse Care, Media, Medications, Podcasts, Sports Medicine, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Scott Stanley of the University of Kentucky describes the challenges conventional drug testing presents and a potential biomarker-based solution.

Ureteroliths in Horses Rarely Act Alone

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 27, 2021 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Kidney Problems, Vet and Professional

Researchers studied these rare mineral concretions, how to best detect them, and commonly found concurrent conditions in affected horses.

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