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

On Equal Footing

Trainers and riders have become sophisticated about ground, and about how good footing protects horses’ feet and legs. Many owners spend large sums to install the best footing at home. Indoors or outdoors, they control the type of ground their horses

Read More

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event wasn’t considered as technical as the courses at Badminton or Burghley, the world’s”P>

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event wasn’t considered as technical as the courses at Badminton “>

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event wasn’t considered as technical as th”

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event wasn’t conside”/P>

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day”P>

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star portion of the Role”>

The “big, friendly” cross-country course for the four star ”

The “big, friendly” cross-country course ”

The “big, friendly” cros”

The “big”P>

Read More

Heads Up!

Don’t know about you, but I am asked to work with a number of worthwhile causes each year—human and horse. I’ve gotten better over the years at saying no, just because if you get involved in too many things, you can’t do a good job at any of them. That doesn’t mean the ones that get a no are not worthy of time and effort, just that I’m not

Read More

Hemp A Hit In Ontario

Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to paper…even automotive parts. Now, a Delaware, Ontario-based”P>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to paper…even automotive parts. Now, a Delaware,”>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to paper…even automotive parts. Now”Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to paper…even automotiv”FONT face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to paper…eve”ONT face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to rope, to”NT face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clothing, to”T face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from making clot” face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  from maki”face=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything  fro”ace=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything&nbsp”ce=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everything&”e=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everythi”=Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for everyt”Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for every”Times New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be used for every”imes New Roman>Proponents say that hemp can be”mes New Roman>Proponents say th”es New Roman>Prop”s New Roman>

Read More

NSAIDs: Pain Relief or Pain in the Gut?

Most of us have used these drugs in our horses at one time or another and have some appreciation of their benefits. And there is no doubt that many of the NSAIDs are invaluable in the treatment of many of the ailments that can plague the athletic hor

Read More

Pre-Purchase Exams

Q: Over the years, I’ve had a number of pre-purchase exams done on my horses. I’ve come to realize that one vet will read an X ray and say a horse has arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), navicular problems, etc., but whe

Read More

Choosing the Right Horse for Your Lifestyle

Owning a horse can be expensive. There has long been a saying among horse owners that it’s easy to get a horse–keeping it is the tough part! After all, the purchase is a single expenditure of money that sets the stage for many future outlays fo

Read More

Wild Horse Overpopulation

The wild horse is an animal most of us see as a beautiful, capable, defiant creature, comfortable in his environment and not needing human intervention to survive. However, this is not always the case, at least not in the United States.

Wil

Read More

More on Panic Attacks

Readers Respond

August’s Behavior column (article #914) sparked heated debate about euthanasia for horses with incurable panic attacks. This month we feature two readers’ responses and the author’s comments.

It was a

Read More

Dietary Needs: Striking a Balance

You can’t watch TV for more than half an hour these days without viewing at least one ad preaching the virtues of a balanced diet. Public service announcements emphasize the value of getting enough servings of fruits and vegetables. Cereal

Read More

Mosquito Wars

West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading, and horse owners are asking, What can I do to protect my horses? The good news is that a vaccine for horses has been developed and conditionally approved by the USDA. Experts say the WNV vaccine should work”P>West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading, and horse owners are asking, What can I do to protect my horses? The good news is that a vaccine for horses has been developed and conditi”>West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading, and horse owners are asking, What can I do to protect my horses? The go”West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading, and hor

Read More

Lower Airway Disease

Coughing, one of the most common signs of respiratory disease, can occur in response to irritation from viruses, bacteria, or inhaled environmental dusts and allergens. However, most veterinarians and researchers will agree that irritation from

Read More

Horse Show Shoes

Winter’s finally over and you’re ready to roll down the road. Your horse is fit, you’ve been coached to new heights, and visions of blue ribbons dance in your dreams. Suddenly, your happy dream turns into a nightmare as you recall what happened

Read More

Arkansas and Michigan Change EIA Test Requirements

Changes to equine infectious anemia (EIA) testing requirements were made recently in Arkansas and Michigan. Arkansas passed Act 540, which defines and sets standards for an EIA research facility and will require an EIA verifier to be present to

Read More

More From The Horse

When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?
1--Pharnygeal-Wash_StranglesFeature_CourtesyEliseKahn
cutting horse
Hosing a horse's lower legs

Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with

FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.com

Sponsored Content

Weekly Poll

sponsored by:

How do you plan to keep your horse safe during fireworks and Fourth of July festivities? Please select all that apply.
101 votes · 125 answers

Readers’ Most Popular

The Horse
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.