Stephanie Ruff

Stephanie Ruff has spent her entire career in various facets of the equine industry. She was a freelance writer for many years, was the owner/editor of Arabian Finish Line, managing editor of Arabian Horse Life and content manager of Practical Horseman and Dressage Today before moving to The Horse. She has ridden many different disciplines, but for the last 20 years has focused on dressage. Stephanie has both a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky and has always had a keen interest in equine health, science, and research. A native of Pennsylvania, Stephanie enjoys hanging out with her Arabian and Half-Arabian mares, two German Shorthair Pointers, traveling and embracing the Florida lifestyle where she currently lives.

Articles by: Stephanie Ruff

New Research Sheds Light on Tendon Injuries in Old Horses

Senior Horses: Handle With Care

Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.

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Feeding Young Sport Horses

Choosing a high-quality feed and forage for your young horse is essential to ensuring her success in training while her body develops.

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Preventing Sweet Itch in Show Horses

An equine dermatology expert explains how you can manage and prevent insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) in riding horses during prime competition (and IBH) season.

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Feeding Breeding Stallions

Most stallions should be fed according to their maintenance requirements, depending on if and how much they’re exercising, when not being bred or collected.

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