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. Her heart horse, It Happened Again (“Happy,” pictured), a former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, was her longtime partner in the saddle and remains a lasting inspiration. Stephanie is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Articles by: Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Three-Day Team Departs For Sydney

The Sydney Three-Day Olympic horses made an overnight stop in an isolation barn at Considine Farm in Lexington, Ky., before their flight to Sydney July 31. The team was under quarantine for a month in Georgia before traveling through Lexington t

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To Be Official Sponsor Of Inaugural ‘NEET’ Symposium

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will be the official media sponsor for the Inaugural National Expo on Equine Transportation (NEET) Symposium to be held March 10-11, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

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The Horse To Be Official Sponsor Of Inaugural ‘NEET’ Symposium

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will be the official media sponsor for the Inaugural National Expo on Equine Transportation (NEET) Symposium to be held March 10-11, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

NEET, sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council, will focus on the challenges of moving horses from place to place, and will include numerous seminars,

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Priming for Trailer Emergencies

Emergency preparedness is becoming a top priority in the agenda of many horse owners. Rescue and emergency response organizations are responding to the need of educating those working with horses so that individuals will be ready to deal with th

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McPhail Center Opens

On June 7, understanding of the movement of a horse made significant strides with the opening of the Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center at Michigan State University (MSU). This 18,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will allow to

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USET Announces Show JumpinTeam For 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) announced its four-rider show jumping squad for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games following the completion of the second phase of selection trials at Oaks/Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano, CA and The Del Mar

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First International Jumping Competition In Armenia

The first international jumping competition in ten years was held in the Armenian Capital of Yerevan July 7-9, 2000. Riders joined in a friendly international competition held in the Yerevan Equestrian Centre, which is slowly being renovated

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Johnson Wins German Driving Event

Tucker Johnson from Oldwick, NJ, beat a field of 36 competitors to win the four-in-hand driving competition CAI-4 Riesenbeck in Germany, June 29-July 2. It is the first time a US driver has won a four-in hand competition in Europe. Johnson was

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N.M. Fire Rescues

The Los Alamos, N.M., wildfire that blazed during most of May not only ravaged the homes of residents, but also affected the lives of many horses.

The fire, which was deliberately set May 4 by the U.S. Park service, grew out of control and

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Sports Therapy Conference

 Rochester (NH) Equine Clinic will hold its Third Annual Conference on Current and Adjunctive Therapies in Sports Medicine, September 28-29, 2000. Topics include Soft Tissue Injuries: Tendons, Ligaments, and Wounds. The conference will be

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$5,000 ‘Quest’ For The Best In The New Millenium

The nomination deadline is rapidly approaching for the $5,000 ‘Quest’ for the Best at the 3rd annual NAERIC Ranch Horse Classic Competition and Sale Saturday, October 21, 2000. The competition starts at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Auction Sale”P>The nomination deadline is rapidly approaching for the $5,000 ‘Quest’ for the Best at the 3rd annual NAERIC Ranch Horse Classic Competition and Sale Saturday, October 21, 2000. The com”>The nomination deadline is rapidly approaching for the $5,000 ‘Quest’ for the Best at the 3rd annual NAERIC Ranch Horse Classic”The nomination deadline is rapidly approaching for the $5,000 ‘Quest’ fo”he nomination dea

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Researching the Equine Embryo

For the first time in history, scientists are viewing the fine details of the equine embryo at major stages of early development, thanks to the use of the transmission electron microscope (TEM).

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USDA Wrapping Up Screwworm Investigation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)is concluding a foreign animal disease investigation by recognizing a Florida veterinarian for his part in preventing screwworm from becoming established in Florida, potentially causing extensive damage t

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Revised Equine Insurance Guide Available

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is offering an updated equine insurance guide to veterinarians and those involved in the administration of equine insurance policies. The Veterinary Role in Equine Insurance describes the”P>The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AA

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