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Horse Owner Empathy and Our Equine Veterinarians
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Sep 17, 2018
Issues of mental health, well-being, and suicide among vets are important ones that veterinary organizations worldwide have made a priority.
Read MoreA Few Tips and Tricks for Giving Oral Medications to Your Horse
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jul 1, 2018
Stephanie shares some tips and tricks she learned recently while trying to medicate her off-track Thoroughbred, Happy.
Read MoreDave Ramsey and Financial Peace for Horse Owners
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | May 29, 2018
Owning horses is expensive. Here are some horse-person-specific tips and tricks Stephanie learned through coordinating a financial planning class.
Read MoreInjuries: They’re Not Just For Racehorses
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jun 1, 2017
A few weeks ago I attended New Vocations’ second-annual Barn & BBQ party, a celebration of retired racehorses and their athleticism and versatility, along with a tip of the hat to an organization that’s doing a...
Read MoreMaking the Best of Stall Rest
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Apr 27, 2017
Twenty-eight days have passed since my retired Thoroughbred racehorse, Happy, fractured a medial sesamoid bone in his pasture, and I hope I’m not speaking too soon when I say things are looking pretty good. This morning we...
Read MoreOn Springtime Setbacks
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Apr 7, 2017
As a horse owner living in Central Kentucky, I recognize I am fortunate. It’s a 7-mile drive to the Kentucky Horse Park from my house (I can even get there via dedicated bicycle lanes and paths in 9!), and there are...
Read MoreThe Devil Is in the Details
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Mar 20, 2017
What equine biosecurity methods do you use around your horse farm or facility?
Read MoreA Valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Feb 7, 2017
How have you seen the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) at work in your barn?
Read More9 Ideas for Giving Tuesday
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Nov 29, 2016
What equine organizations do you support on Giving Tuesday?
Read MoreTwo Very Different Racehorses
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Oct 27, 2016
One was an attractive roan Thoroughbred gelding with 12 race starts as a 3-year-old. He never placed higher than fourth. The lanky gelding won a touch more than $1,400 before retiring, and I met him as a fleabitten gray nine...
Read MoreSnapshots of Safety: Riding Helmets as a Habit
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Sep 16, 2016
When was a time you were glad you were wearing a helmet?
Read MoreSometimes the Kitchen Sink is Necessary
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Aug 3, 2016
Stephanie and Uloa at the conclusion of the 1997 TREC World Championships. Many moons ago I had the opportunity to represent the United States in the first world championships for TREC, a delightful sport aptly referred to as...
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