Stephanie Bateman
Freelance journalist
Stephanie Bateman began her career working for Horse & Hound’s sister title HORSE magazine in 2009 after studying a BSc Equine Science degree at Hartpury university. After a few years working in-house for a national equestrian title, she went freelance in 2011, and now writes for a variety of print and online platforms, editing sections of national monthly magazines and contributing regular features and event reports to Horse & Hound. She juggles working with being a mummy and wife, and riding her coloured mare Matilda.
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‘My life has been such a surprise’: Carl Hester on what he’s learnt during his career
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17 rug hacks to transform your winter
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Riding from the ground: the benefits of long reining and how to do it
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Loose boxes or American barns? H&H investigates the pros and cons
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The best ways to safely deal with ragwort
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Learn how to stretch your horse to help improve suppleness
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Are buttercups poisonous to horses? We ask the experts...
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Learn how to strengthen your horse at home using polework
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New horse? Or moving yards? Be prepared with Horse & Hound’s ultimate checklist
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How to save money on horse feed this winter without skimping
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Choosing the right bit: would a hanging cheek snaffle suit my horse?
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How to make towing a horse trailer a stress-free experience
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7 things you really need to know about equine insurance
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Mare whose face was paralysed by kick makes winning return
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‘I thought I was just making up the numbers’: home-bred mare tops Welsh cobs at HOYS
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‘He keeps coming out with his ears pricked’: another big title for ultra-consistent Welsh section C
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‘He’s such a genuine pony’: perfect child’s pony takes HOYS mini title for the second time
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‘I love the bones of him’: meet the blue roan HOYS New Forest champion
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‘I’m really motivated to win’: Highland stallion and sprinter retain their HOYS title