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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Tales from Hickstead: Intermediate show riding type overcomes EMS to attend third Royal International Horse Show
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Tales from Hickstead: 15-year-old Exmoor to make Royal International debut
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Tales from Hickstead: Dartmoor pony makes owner’s Royal International dreams come true
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Tales from Hickstead: Veteran pony returns to Royal International against the odds
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Tales from Hickstead: chance meeting at charity auction led to new Royal International-bound partnership
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Tales from Hickstead: Covid-19 isolation won’t hold back Royal International-bound junior
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Tales from Hickstead: from beginner to Royal International rider in just two years
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Choosing the right course to establish a career with horses *H&H Plus*
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Living the good life: how turning native ponies away has proven beneficial *H&H Plus*
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‘It’s our responsibility’: how equestrian professionals are striving to be more environmentally sustainable *H&H Plus*
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A unique training regime, a gutsy mare and more from all the recent point-to-point action *H&H Plus*
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Keeping a veteran active for longer
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Hunting emergencies: equine and human injuries and dangers and how to deal with them *H&H Plus*
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Back with a bang: point-to-pointing returns with a power couple sending out 12 winners from 21 runners *H&H Plus*
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Eggbutt snaffle or loose ring: what’s the difference?
Snaffles are the most widely used bits on the market, but what is the difference between a loose ring and an eggbutt and which horses do they suit best?
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‘It’s key to have a presence’: the dos and don’ts of promoting yourself online *H&H Plus*
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In fine feather: the growing popularity of the gypsy cob
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Sarah Bullimore’s figure-of-eight jumping exercise for focus
The five-star eventer shows how the figure-of-eight jumping exercise can help develop balance, rhythm and the ability to land on the correct canter lead
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#SundaySchool: controlling the canter with Jessica Mendoza
The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring