Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Stephanie L. Church, editorial director for The Horse and Stable Management, 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. Her heart horse, It Happened Again (“Happy,” pictured), a former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, was her longtime mount and remains a lasting inspiration. She now has an 8-year-old off-track Thoroughbred, Dune of Pilat (“Dune”), and is enjoying building a partnership with him. Stephanie is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Articles by: Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Rabies: Scary, But Very Preventable

Every few years I hear a story or receive an email about veterinarians handling a horse with rabies. These accounts are rare, but they’re usually

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From Gawky to Grand

Raising a foal isn’t rocket science, but it does require some forethought and planning.

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Horse ‘Appointments’

A few weeks ago I had three interesting equine-related appointments, one of which I had scheduled and didn’t quite go as planned, and two that

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Uveitis: A Little Bit of Hades

“I can relate.” “I know how you feel.” These are words that can either soothe or irritate, depending on your frame of mind and current

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Equids in Kenya

I was away for a good chunk of July, working with Kenyan orphans and their caretakers and teachers. This was my second trip of this

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A Clean Slate

When was the last time you purged your medicine cabinet?

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Making Strides

Has your horse had a tendon or ligament injury that your veterinarian was able to help using advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques? What were those techniques?

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EHV-1 Outbreak: Fight the Fear

First of all, there’s no need to panic. Be smart? Yes. Be aware? Yes. Panic? An emphatic “no.” Pockets of the horse industry have wrestled

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20-Meter Circles in My Sleep

It used to be that I’d say, “I dread the day when that horse leaves us.” I’ve had nightmares about it over the years, actually,

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Guest Post: Cost Drives Care

How has the economy affected you, horse owners around you, and your area equine veterinarians? What have your experiences been in efforts to “penny pinch” during this time?

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Without a horse in my care at the moment, moments of direct application of what I’ve learned at work–aha moments–probably don’t hit as often as

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A Year of Innovation

What features do you find in your favorite magazines that point you toward useful, innovative online content?

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