Stephanie J. 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 Half-Arabian mare, two German Shorthair Pointers, traveling and embracing the Florida lifestyle where she currently lives.