Stephanie Bateman

7 things you really need know about equine insurance

Understanding insurance policies can be mind-boggling. H&H asks the experts to answer the questions that you thought were too obvious to ask

5 top tips for improving your riding fitness (while you’re in the office)

If you work full time in an office and can’t ride before or after work in the week, there are ways to exercise at your desk to help with your riding fitness. H&H finds out how

7 great shows for grassroots riders in 2020 *H&H Plus*

7 new shows for 2020 you won’t want to miss *H&H Plus*

Horse & Hound’s guide to Britain’s best shows *H&H Plus*

Is it really possible to make money selling horses? *H&H Plus*

Is it really possible to make money selling horses or is it more a matter of breaking even while enjoying the lifestyle? Stephanie Bateman investigates

Life lessons from Carl Hester *H&H Plus*

The multi-Olympic and European medal-winning dressage rider on keeping variety, surrounding yourself with positive people and doing what you love most

Learn how to stretch your horse to help improve suppleness

Veterinary physiotherapist Hayley Marsh offers a variety of strengthening exercises to do at home — including stretches to increase muscle length, flexibility, suppleness and joint range of motion

Watch how to strengthen your horse at home using polework

Veterinary physiotherapist Hayley Marsh offers a variety of strengthening 
exercises to do at home in between treatments using polework

9 ways to survive Christmas with a horsey partner

Surviving Christmas with a horsey partner isn’t easy, but forewarned is forearmed so bears these tips in mind and you’re festive period with your horsey partner will go swimmingly

Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations *H&H Plus*

Find out what vaccinations your horse needs and when they should be given with Horse & Hound’s expert guide

#SundaySchool: How do I stop my horse from getting too close to a fence?

Showjumper David Simpson shares an exercise to ensure your horse meets a fence on the perfect stride

#SundaySchool: Jessica Mendoza on control in the canter

The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring

17 rug hacks to transform your winter

Heaving wet rugs across the yard and attempting to dry them in freezing conditions can prompt a flurry of expletives. But is there an easier way? We ask you to share your secrets

Loose boxes or American barns? H&H investigates the pros and cons

Deciding whether indoor or outdoor stables is best is an ongoing debate among equestrian. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, so how do you decide which one would best suit you? We speak to stabling manufacturers to weigh up the pros and cons

#SundaySchool: how can I train my horse to be more responsive?

Grand prix dressage rider Alice Peternell explains how to make your horse more forward-going and in front of the leg

#SundaySchool: Kirstie Leightley — how to prepare a sharp horse in a showjumping warm-up

The showjumper offers advice for settling a buzzy ride before you enter the ring

Are buttercups poisonous to horses? We ask the experts...

Buttercups are a common feature on many equine pastures, but how much of a problem are they and what risks do they pose to horses?

#SundaySchool: Ben Way on improving a horse’s focus and rideability

Riding a grid of fences teaches a horse to land on the right leg and makes the rider aware of their line, explains five-star event rider Ben Way (pictured)

New horse? Or moving yards? Be prepared with Horse & Hound’s ultimate checklist

It's always exciting bringing a new horse home, so to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible, here is our ultimate guide to the process