Bethany Stone
Bethany’s pony obsession was enabled by her generous (but naive) non-horsey parents. 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 and covered the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships in 2026.
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. A horse owner for more than 20 years, Bethany loves delving into horse care and management topics to share the best advice from experts with her readers.
Elsewhere, Bethany can be found writing about dogs, lifestyle, wellbeing and travel. Her work has featured in publications such as Country Life, The Field, and Breathe.
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13 autumn horse care tasks all owners need to do right nowMake sure you and your horse are ready for the shorter days and colder weather with our autumn horse care checklist
By Bethany Stone Last updated
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 17 SeptemberBy Bethany Stone Published
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Biggest horse breeds in the world: terrifically tall equines you should knowHow many of the biggest horse breeds do you know?
By Martha Terry Last updated
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 10 SeptemberBy Bethany Stone Published
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Test your seat stability in canter with this no-stirrups exerciseNo-stirrups exercises peppered through your regular schooling are a great way to test your strength and seat
By Bethany Stone Published
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 3 SeptemberBy Bethany Stone Published
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Help your fields recover from drought with helpful tips to rehabilitate grazingThe weather forecast is finally hinting at sustained showers, but knowing how to help fields suffering from the drought will likely be useful most (if not all) summers
By Bethany Stone Published
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 27 AugustBy Bethany Stone Published
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 20 AugustBy Bethany Stone Published
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How you can upgrade your horse’s box into a perfect padYou don’t have to build a luxury stable from scratch – there is plenty you can do with existing stables to elevate them too
By Bethany Stone Published
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How to stop stables flooding – and why it’s still important to consider this during a droughtFlood-proofing stables might be the last thing on your mind right now, but baked ground poses a real risk
By Bethany Stone Last updated
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Horse stable design ideas that’ll help you build your perfect yardLooking at yard improvements or starting from scratch? Take a look at these stable design ideas for inspiration
By Bethany Stone Last updated
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 13 AugustBy Bethany Stone Published
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Wondering how to design your own stable yard where horses thrive? Meet the trainer who did just that – and find out how you can do the sameMiri Hackett balanced equine psychology with practicality to create her ultimate stabling solution for her holistic training yard
By Bethany Stone Published
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10 ways you can be more sustainable as a horse ownerIt doesn’t have to be done in large-scale, expensive gestures – these small, low-cost changes can make a big difference
By Georgia Guerin Last updated
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 6 AugustBy Bethany Stone Published
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‘I failed way more times than I ever did well’: meet American event rider Cosby Green who has amassed a stunning CV at just 25Cosby shares how she’s working on her childhood ambition, the wonderful horses who’ve taken her to the top and how she’s had to learn to ride on grass, in this exclusive article for H&H subscribers
By Bethany Stone Published
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How your stable roof could be the ultimate water recycling tool – and be the adaptation we need to survive the water crisisIn today's changing climate, traditional water management on the yard is no longer sustainable, but harvesting rain water is something all horse owners can consider
By Bethany Stone Last updated
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 30 JulyBy Bethany Stone Published
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Water buffets for horses: what are they, and would your horse really benefit from one?We speak to independent equine nutritionist Clare MacLeod to get an expert view on water buffets
By Bethany Stone Published
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 23 JulyBy Bethany Stone Published
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Adult riding camps: what they are, who they’re for and why you should book onDo you ever wish you were still young enough for Pony Club camp? If so, here’s what you should be planning this summer!
By Bethany Stone Published
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What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 16 JulyBy Bethany Stone Published
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Three adorable miniature horse breeds, and why they aren’t the same as poniesGet clued up on miniature horse breeds
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