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: 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.

Marker Tested for IDing Neurologic Disease in Horses

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 31, 2021 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Diagnostics and Technology, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Lameness, Neurologic Disease, Vet and Professional

Veterinarians sought to determine whether phosphorylated neurofilament heavy (pNfH), a protein unique to neurons, could be used to diagnose CVCM, eNAD/EDM, and shivers.

Managing Bone Lesions in the Stifle With an Absorbable Implant

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 24, 2021 | AAEP Convention, AAEP Convention 2020, Hindlimb, Horse Care, Lameness

Researchers investigated how the novel surgical technique improved lameness and radiographic appearance in subchondral cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle.

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

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 5, 2021 | Commentary, Farm and Barn, Horse 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.

Equine Innovators: Optimizing Barn and Arena Ventilation

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 14, 2021 | Air Quality, Arenas, Buildings & Structures, Equine Innovators, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Media, Podcasts

Dr. Morgan Hayes of the University of Kentucky describes barn and indoor arena ventilation problems and how to fix them.

Horse Classified Scams Run Rampant

Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 28, 2021 | Commentary, Horse Industry News, Sales, Welfare and Industry

Beware of scammers looking to separate you from your hard-earned money.

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