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.

Articles by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

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.

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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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Product Review: An Equestrian Puts Flying Eyes Sunglasses to the Test

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | May 31, 2022 | Product Review, Welfare and Industry

Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a pair of glasses that’s perfect for the barn, arena, and out on the trail.

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Equine Innovators: Horse Transport and Stress

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Apr 22, 2022 | Behavior, Equine Innovators, Horse Care, Immune System, Media, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts, Transport Stress, Transportation

Dr. Amanda Adams and Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just trips of 1.5 hours.

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Product Review: Wellpride Omega-3 Fish Oil for Horses

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Mar 28, 2022 | Horse Care, Immune System, Nutrition, Product Review, Sports Nutrition

Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a fish oil her horse will actually eat. It’s supported his weight, energy, and skin through winter temperatures and travel stress.

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Innovators: Equine Reproductive Health

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Feb 18, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Equine Innovators, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Media, Placentitis, Podcasts, Vet and Professional

Dr. Barry Ball describes what he learned as the University of Kentucky’s Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction and over his 35 cumulative years of research.

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How Equine Vets Can Reduce or Eliminate Their Accounts Receivable

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jan 20, 2022 | AAEP Convention, Vet and Professional, Veterinarian Industry Announcements, Veterinary Practice

Though it can be an emotionally charged task, bridging the gap between cost and care is possible.

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Equine Innovators: Rotavirus on the Move in Foals

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | 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.

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Equine Innovators: Exploring Demand for Wild Horses

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | 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.

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Product Review: Kinetic Vet EquiShield SA and CK Shampoo

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | 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.

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