Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director, Author at The Horse

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director, grew up riding and caring for her family's horses in Central Virginia and received a B.A. in journalism and equestrian studies from Averett University. She joined The Horse in 1999 and has led the editorial team since 2010. A 4-H and Pony Club graduate, she enjoys dressage, eventing, and trail riding with her former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, It Happened Again ("Happy"). Stephanie and Happy are based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Be Sure To Check (and Fix) This Common Horse Blanket Issue

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jan 4, 2023 | Commentary, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Seasonal Care, Tack, Equipment & Products, Welfare and Industry

Sometimes we get our horses in trouble with the very items we use to help them be more comfortable.

Knowing When To Keep It Simple With a Horse’s Diet

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Dec 30, 2022 | Article, Commentary, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics

Let us not forget to pause to consider the basics when our horses are telling us something about their health.

Equine Innovators: Pathology is More Than Just Necropsies

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Dec 20, 2022 | Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Innovators, Media, Podcasts, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Uneeda Bryant describes how veterinary pathologists safeguard horse populations, determine causes of death, and protect the human-animal bond.

How Horse Vets Can Maximize Chances for Good PPE Results

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Dec 9, 2022 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Lameness, Vet and Professional

Prepurchase exams are an important part of equine practice. A veterinarian recommends how to achieve the best outcomes.

Equine Innovators: What You Need to Know About EHV-1

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Oct 31, 2022 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Equine Innovators, Infectious Diseases, Mare Care and Problems, Media, Neurologic Disease, Podcasts, Respiratory Problems, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Lutz Goehring weighs in on what researchers have learned about equine herpesvirus-1, how it spreads, and how to prevent infection.

Innovators: What’s a ‘Horse on a Chip,’ and How Will It Change Equine Research?

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Aug 31, 2022 | Diagnostics and Technology, Equine Innovators, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Media, Other Veterinary Technologies, Podcasts, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Carrie Shaffer of the University of Kentucky describes how in vitro models will help us better understand how we can prevent and fight disease in horses.

Equine Innovators: Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jun 30, 2022 | Barns and Sheds, Buildings & Structures, Equine Innovators, Farm and Barn, Footing, Hay, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Media, Pasture & Forage Management, Pastures, Podcasts, Stalls, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.

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