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Stephanie Ruff, MS

Stephanie Ruff received a MS in animal science from the University of Kentucky in Lexington. She has worked in various aspects of the horse industry, including Thoroughbred and Arabian racing, for nearly 20 years. More information about her work can be found at www.theridingwriter.com. She has also published the illustrated children's story Goats With Coats.

Articles by: Stephanie Ruff, MS

Preparing Horses for Hurricane Helene

Stephanie Ruff, MS September 25, 2024

How one member of TheHorse.com team—a Florida Gulf Coast resident—has prepared for the predicted hurricane’s landfall.

Dystocia in Mares: When Every Minute Counts

Stephanie Ruff, MS May 19, 2024

What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.

horse hooves growing fast; navicular syndrome; equine evolution

What Shape Are My Horse’s Feet In?

Stephanie Ruff, MS November 21, 2023

Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.

Deconstructing the Saddle Pad

Stephanie Ruff, MS December 25, 2018

Saddle pads are made in a variety of materials for many functions. Find out how they impact your horse.

Administering IV Medication, catheter complications in horses

My Horse’s Vet Bill is How Much?

Stephanie Ruff, MS July 7, 2016

Understand the costs of veterinary care before you’re faced with a sick or injured horse.

are frequent joint injections safe for horses; Equine Intra-Articular Osteoarthritis Treatment Options

Joint Injection Refresher

Stephanie Ruff, MS September 30, 2015

Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.

Accelerating Medical Progress on Equine Lameness

Equine Lameness Detection

Stephanie Ruff, MS May 1, 2012

Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal

ridden lameness exams in performance horses; Vet watching horse exercise

A Shift in Veterinary Trends

Stephanie Ruff, MS November 1, 2011

In response to an evolving industry, equine veterinarians are reevaluating their specialties and ?adapting to change.

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Equine Vet

Stephanie Ruff, MS October 1, 2011

Hop behind the wheel with Dr. Sarah Link as she serves the rural Maryland horse community.

Creating a Horse Quarantine

Stephanie Ruff, MS September 12, 2011

Here are the steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.

Hoof Cracks: Causes and Repair

Stephanie Ruff, MS May 1, 2006

Even though most cracks are minor, they are still worth the attention of your farrier and sometimes your vet.

What’s Brewing Under Those Feathers?

Stephanie Ruff, MS February 1, 2006

It is quite probable that many people have never heard of chronic progressive lymphedema. However, if you have spent time with draft horses, chances are much more likely that you are familiar with the condition.

Feeding Hope or Hype?

Stephanie Ruff, MS July 1, 2005

You notice that your competition horse is starting to shorten his stride occasionally. He is stiff and takes longer to warm up. Perhaps he’s showing other signs of physical discomfort. Your veterinarian examines him, and the result is what you

Good/Bad Effects of Antioxidants

Stephanie Ruff, MS July 1, 2004

In a society that is trying to slow the aging process, free radicals and antioxidants are terms that are regularly tossed around. One might not realize their importance in horses, but researchers continue to pursue the details of how and why the