
Stephanie Bateman
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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Sarah Bullimore’s figure-of-eight jumping exercise for focusThe 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 MendozaThe international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
By Stephanie Bateman Published
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‘The best I’ve ever trained’: How winning pointer has enjoyed a new lease of life *H&H Plus*Trainer Joseph O’Shea bagged a double at Kimble
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How does veterinary telemedicine work? *H&H Plus*During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates
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Meet the working point-to-point riders juggling a career with race-riding *H&H Plus*Working full-time plus owning, training and riding a point-to-pointer is no mean feat. Stephanie Bateman finds out how some pull it off
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Learning to ride to follow hounds – four hunting fans share their stories *H&H Plus*We’ve all heard the term “ride to hunt”, but are there really people who learn to ride purely to follow hounds and if so, how do they manage it? Stephanie Bateman investigates
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Why do they do that? Overcoming certain ex-racehorse behaviours *H&H Plus*Ex-racehorses are notorious for certain foibles, but what lies behind these behaviours and how can they be overcome? Stephanie Bateman finds out
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Choosing the right bit: would a Dutch gag suit my horse?By Stephanie Bateman Published
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All in a day’s work: PR guru Ashley Rossiter *H&H Plus*Ashley Rossiter on talking horses with Jamiroquai, covering up “eau de cheval”, and her styling background paying dividends in the show ring
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A colourful life: riders talk about their success with coloured horses *H&H Plus*Stephanie Bateman catches up with riders of successful coloured horses – past and present – to find out if their achievements are more than skin deep
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How university and college research is helping the whole industry *H&H Plus*By Stephanie Bateman Published
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Ragwort: everything you need to knowFind out about the dangers of ragwort and how best to get the poisonous plant under control
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Meet 5 rescued horses who have been given a new lease of life *H&H Plus*There’s more to rehomed horses than meets the eye. Stephanie Bateman speaks to guardians of rescue horses to find out just what they are capable of
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7 great shows for grassroots riders in 2020 *H&H Plus*By Stephanie Bateman Published
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7 new shows for 2020 you won’t want to miss *H&H Plus*By Stephanie Bateman Published
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Horse & Hound’s guide to Britain’s best shows *H&H Plus*By Stephanie Bateman Published
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Is it really possible to make money selling horses?By Stephanie Bateman Published
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#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
By Stephanie Bateman Published
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#SundaySchool: Jessica Mendoza on control in the canterThe international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
By Stephanie Bateman Published
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#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
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#SundaySchool: Kirstie Leightley — how to prepare a sharp horse in a showjumping warm-upThe showjumper offers advice for settling a buzzy ride before you enter the ring
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#SundaySchool: perfecting pirouettes with Rebecca HughesThe international dressage rider and young horse producer explains how walk pirouettes can improve engagement for medium trot
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Former showjumper takes first win of winter dressage championshipsWinter Dressage Championships day one: a former showjumper lands a title, while a 17-year-old scores her first big win
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#SundaySchool: Georgie Spence and the benefits of working over bounces on a curveEvent rider Georgie Spence explains how performing bounces on a curve can teach a horse to be quick and neat over a fence
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