The Horse is an award-winning monthly magazine devoted to equine health, care, management, and welfare; TheHorse.com is the award-winning website of The Horse magazine that contains all content from the magazine as well as additional news and features on horses and the equine industry. Our mission is to provide education to hands-on participants in the horse industry through print and electronic means.
We pledge that we will serve you and your horses by providing the most accurate and timely information about equine health, care, management, and welfare. Our articles are written for hands-on horse owners, trainers, riders, breeders, veterinarians, vet techs, and managers who want to know more about taking the best care of their horses--regardless of the breed or discipline in which they participate.
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Meet the Team:
Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief of The Horse, received a B.A. in Journalism and Equestrian Studies from Averett College in Danville, Va., and has worked in five positions at the magazine since 1999. Her equine background is in eventing, and she enjoys photography, cooking, cycling, swimming, and traveling in her free time.
Check out Stephanie's blog, Horse Sense (and Sensibility).
Alexandra Beckstett, Features/Departments Editor of The Horse, holds a B.A. in English from Duke University and served as Assistant Editor of Blood-Horse Publications’ book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse staff. A native of Houston, Texas, Alex is a lifelong horse owner who's shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in Warmblood breeding.
Megan Arszman, Photo/Newsletter Editor, received a B.S. in Print Journalism, with a minor in Equine Science, from Murray State University in Murray, Ky. Growing up with horses, she competed in many events such as hunter under saddle, barrel racing, reining, breakaway roping, and halter with her Quarter Horses on the AQHA, PHBA, and open show circuits. When not in the saddle, she enjoys working out, dog agility with her Corgi and Swedish Vallhund, and being outside as much as possible. She, along with Erica, writes the Weird Horse News blog on TheHorse.com
Erica Larson, News Editor, holds a degree in Journalism with an external specialty in Equine Science from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddleseat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in three-day eventing with her off-the-track Thoroughbred, Dorado. Prior to her job at The Horse, Erica was a groom and stable manager for a four-star eventer. She enjoys photography in her spare time. Erica co-writes the Weird Horse News blog with Megan.
Michelle Anderson, Digital Editor/Producer of TheHorse.com, has worked in publishing and marketing since 1999. She started her career at Appaloosa Journal and has since worked and written for several top equestrian publications and websites. Most recently, she worked in corporate marketing with a focus on strategic and digital planning. A lifelong horse owner, Michelle currently competes in dressage and enjoys trail riding. She’s also a certified therapeutic riding instructor and previously managed the care and training of a 12-horse therapy herd. Michelle holds a B.A. in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Print Journalism from Washington State University.
Leslie Neilson, Online Advertising Sales Manager, earned a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University, in Boone, N.C. Leslie has over 14 years experience in online advertising, marketing and business development. Prior to joining BHP in 2006, Leslie held the Internet Marketing Director position at a Top 200 Internet retailer. A mother of two teenage boys, she enjoys spending all her free time supporting their curiosities and aspirations.
Leigh Walkup, East Coast Account Executive for The Horse and TheHorse.com, attended Murray State University and majored in Agricultural Business. She grew up riding her father’s team roping horses and is now a competitive barrel racer who enjoys photography and spending time on her farm.
Yvonne Long, West Coast Account Executive of The Horse and TheHorse.com, holds a B.S. in Animal Science and a A.S. Veterinary Technology. She grew up on a farm and worked 14 years at the University of Kentucky Equine Parentage Testing and Research Lab. She enjoys her animals, traveling, cooking, hiking, and biking.
Editor-in-Chief: Stephanie L. Church
Digital Editor/Producer: Michelle Anderson
Features/Departments Editor: Alexandra Beckstett
News Editor: Erica Larson
Photo/Newsletter Editor: Megan Arszman
Creative Services Director: Lisa G. Coots
Art Director: Brian Turner
Artists: Katie Taylor, David Young, Kimberly Reeves
Associate Creative Services Manager: Kerry Howe
Traffic Manager: Forrest F. Begley
Online Campaign Coordinator: Shawnne Carter
Visuals Director: Anne M. Eberhardt
Video Production: Alex Cutadean
AAEP Advisory Board
Ben Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT; Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS; Benjamin Franklin Jr., DVM; Margo Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT; Nat T. Messer IV, DVM, Dipl. ABVP; William Moyer, DVM; Duncan F. Peters, DVM; Elizabeth M. Santschi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS; Debra C. Sellon, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM; Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is an independent publication. Although the magazine is a formal Educational Partner of--and relies on advice and assistance from--the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the opinions expressed herein are solely those of its editors, writers, and their sources, and are neither expressed nor endorsed by the AAEP unless specifically noted otherwise. Readers are cautioned to seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian before proceeding with any diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. Visit the AAEP's owner web site at www.AAEP.org.
Advertising Sales and Services -- advertise@TheHorse.com, see rate card here
Account Executives: Leigh Walkup, 859/276-6710, lwalkup@TheHorse.com; Yvonne Long, 859/276-6701, ylong@TheHorse.com
Digital Media: Leslie Neilson, 859/276-6744; lneilson@TheHorse.com
Sales Support, Shopper's Paddock: Kelly Stephens, 859/276-6740, kstephens@TheHorse.com
Marketing and Audience Development
Director of Marketing and Audience Development: Monica Marrs
Digital Marketing Manager: Bret Walker
Circulation Marketing Assistant: Jennifer Comley
Copywriters: Paul Gregory (Chief Copywriter), Lesley Bowen
Business and Administration
Administration/Business Office: Janet Landry (Business Director), Mary Baxter, Susan Cobb, Patricia K. Gault, Kevin Michel, Bill Morton, Rodney W. Williams
Computer Services
Technology Group: Courtney Bearse (Director), Mike Gallenstein, Eric Helmbock, Jon McKinney, Dennis Vice
Published by Blood-Horse Publications
President & Publisher: Marla Bickel
Executive Vice President: Eric Mitchell
Treasurer and Controller: Janet Landry
Board of Trustees: Stuart S. Janney III (Chairman), G. Watts Humphrey Jr. (Vice Chairman), Anthony Beck, Dr.J. David Richardson, D.G. Van Clief Jr.
THE HORSE: YOUR GUIDE TO EQUINE HEALTH CARE, (ISSN 1081-9711) is published monthly (plus one special issue in June) by Blood-Horse Publications, 3101 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513. Periodicals postage paid at Lexington, KY, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: THE HORSE: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, PO Box 919003, Lexington, KY 40591-9003. EDITORIAL & CIRCULATION QUERIES: Write us at the address given above, FAX us at 859/276-6743, call us toll-free at 800/582-5604 or 859/278-2361 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 EST/EDT). Annual subscription rates in U.S. Funds: United States, $24.00 (residents of Kentucky add 6% sales tax); Canada, $40.45(includes GST and shipping); all others $45.00 (surface mail delivery) payable in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or slides will be carefully handled, but the Publisher makes no guarantee of a reply and will not be responsible for their safety or return. Do not submit original photographs or slides. No part may be reproduced by any means without permission. ©2010 by Blood-Horse Publications, THE HORSE: YOUR GUIDE TO EQUINE HEALTH CARE is a registered mark of Blood-Horse Publications. Printed in the United States.
