
Bethany Stone
Bethany’s pony obsession was enabled by her generous (but naive) non-horsey parents, who unwisely allowed her to climb aboard a pony at the tender age of two. A true Pony Club childhood ensued, as well as a vast unaffiliated riding career into adulthood.
A first-class University of Nottingham English graduate, Bethany has been writing equestrian features since 2017, first for Horse & Rider and Your Horse before joining Team H&H at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has also taken to reporting at major British Riding Clubs events.
She particularly enjoys writing in-depth explorations of the most prestigious riders’ training techniques and equestrian philosophies, and has been lucky to pick the brains of some of the world’s best over her career.
Elsewhere, Bethany can be found writing about dogs, lifestyle and travel. Her work has featured publications such as Country Life and Breathe.
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15 cringeworthy moments that give equestrians the ickBy Bethany Stone Published
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Want to be more balanced in the saddle? Try these unmounted exercises at home to boost your performance in the saddleBy Bethany Stone Published
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Want to be more balanced in the saddle? Try these unmounted exercises at home to boost your performance in the saddleIn the final part of this series on rider balance, exclusive for H&H subscribers, we address how you can work on improving your core and strength out of the saddle. Check out these exercises you do at home without loads of gym kit – or even while waiting for the kettle to boil
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The horsey family’s dream home with an immaculate yard including a wash box, huge arena and more than 10 acres to play withBy Bethany Stone Published
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Katie Magee – a Badminton debut ‘20-odd years in the making’ for British rider and her cross-country machineBy Bethany Stone Published
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Could changing how you hold the reins improve your contact? Become a more independent rider with Charlie Hutton’s rein-handling techniquesEstablishing the ideal rein contact is a skill that all riders need to master to communicate effectively with their horse. As part of an exclusive series on rider technique for H&H subscribers, top dressage rider and trainer Charlie Hutton explains three rein handling techniques that could help
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This dreamy horsey estate is the pinnacle of luxury with a beautiful 18-box yard, indoor arena, wedding venue and moreBy Bethany Stone Published
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Want to improve your balance in the saddle? Try these simple but not easy international eventer-approved exercises on the flat, with poles and over fencesBy Bethany Stone Published
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Want to improve your balance in the saddle? Try these simple but not easy international eventer-approved exercises on the flat, with poles and over fencesTraining exercises that target a rider’s balance on the horse will reap dividends. As part of a series on rider technique for H&H subscribers, international event rider Alex Postolowsky sets out three exercises to improve your stability in the saddle
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Idyllic rural home perfect for a horsey family, complete with 15 acres, stables, an arena and moreBy Bethany Stone Published
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‘Be the catalyst for fun in your horse’s life’: Emma Massingale’s expert tips to get a horse to tune in and listen to youBy Bethany Stone Published
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Equine mortality insurance explained – everything you need to know, from what it covers to how to make a claimBy Bethany Stone Published
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The facilities just keep coming! An unusual family home with just shy of 15 acres, stables, outdoor school, walker and moreBy Bethany Stone Published
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7 things people who ‘work from home’ and have horses can appreciateBy Bethany Stone Published
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Charlie Hutton’s 3 simple no-stirrups exercises for building balance in the saddleWorking without stirrups is rarely the favourite part of a rider’s training, but it has immediate benefits in improving your seat – and fitness. Here, we look at three no-stirrup exercises that work on the rider’s balance, in this second part of a series on rider technique exclusively for H&H subscribers
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How do you insure a horse that is worth as much as a house?By Bethany Stone Published
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Want to look the part out showjumping? Here’s what to wear…By Bethany Stone Published
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A fab horsey home with super hacking, stables, arena and moreBy Bethany Stone Published
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3 simple mounted exercises to improve your strength and balance in the saddle from a five-star event rider and top coachRiding ability may be partly talent – both of the horse and rider – but there are ways we can improve our technique to become better riders. Here, we look at three exercises that work specifically to build our strength and balance, in this first part of a series on rider technique exclusively for H&H subscribers
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A horsey home that packs a punch with a 20x60m arena, stables and more – and it probably costs less than you think…By Bethany Stone Published
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There are some big names in here – 7 celebrities who ride horses (some might surprise you)By Bethany Stone Published
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Not what you see every day! A horsey home with super facilities, including a 20x60m arena plus something else exciting…By Bethany Stone Published
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Ahead of the curve: train your horse to be soft yet strong with Alex Bragg’s jumping exercise on a turnBy Bethany Stone Published
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A beautiful home for a big horsey family in the heart of stunning countrysideBy Bethany Stone Published
