
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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How to achieve ultimate suppleness and engagement in trotInternational dressage rider Sarah Millis explains how you can improve the quality and rhythm of the trot by training with half-10m circles and shoulder-in
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Therapy regimes: how do the pros keep their horses at the top of their game?What therapy regimes do top riders follow in order to keep their horses in peak condition? Stephanie Bateman investigates...
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7 ways to help you secure your dream equestrian jobBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Christmas present jumping and other horsey antics you get up to on Christmas DayBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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19 horses get into the festive spirit with some very snazzy outfitsBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Want to start horse riding? Here’s how…By Stephanie Bateman Published
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Tales from the H&H Festival of dressage: ‘He was going to the meat man’Meet the Charlotte Cooper and her Connemara star, Kildromin Sir
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Tales from the H&H Festival of Dressage: ‘She broke her hip in the stable’Find out how Angela Bishop brought her ex-racehorse, Lucy Minaj, back to fitness following a freak accident in the stable
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12 things you (probably) didn’t know about the RDA championshipsBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘They have helped me become who I am today’Meet the rider who was arguably one of the busiest at the recent RDA Championships (13-15 July)
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Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘Riding horses makes me more confident in everyday life and proud of what I can achieve’Meet Lindsey and Hercules, who were competing at the RDA National Championships last weekend (13-15 July)
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Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘I thought I’d never muck out a stable again’Meet this carriage driver, who was competing at the RDA National Championships last weekend (13-15 July), who was forced to turn her back on riding after an accident
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Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘Riding gives me a different perspective’Meet this inspirational rider, who was competing at the RDA National Championships last weekend (13-15 July)
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Mulrys Error: 7 reasons we all fell in love with the ‘supercob’ with dinner plate feetBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Tempted to try British Dressage Team Quest? Here’s everything you need to know…Fancy getting out competing in dressage but aren’t keen on doing it alone? The British Dressage Team Quest series might just be the answer
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My winter fields are trashed: what can I do?Do your paddocks resemble the aftermath of a battle field? This step-by-step guide will have your paddocks back to health in no time
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6 things to consider before travelling in the dark with your horse this winterIf you are going to get out and about with your horse this winter, you are likely to be loading and unloading in the dark. So how can you do this as safely as possible?
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What does an Olympic dressage horse eat during the winter?By Stephanie Bateman Published
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Winter feeding: how to keep a Hickstead Derby winner in top conditionBy Stephanie Bateman Published
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Find out what a Burghley winner gets fed during the winterWe delve into the diet plan of 2017 Burghley winner Ballaghmor Class, to find out the details of his winter feeding regime
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Watch how Laura Tomlinson can control her horse — just using her bodyThe Olympic dressage riders shows us how you can use your body to influence the horse, improving the horse's reaction to the aids by engaging the rider's seat and balance
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British Dressage My Quest: all you need to get startedEnjoy competing in unaffiliated dressage and looking for the next step? Then check out British Dressage’s My Quest series
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Instant visual feedback — and other reasons arena mirrors are a useful addition to your yardIt’s not uncommon to find mirrors in the arenas of most professional riders, so what do they find useful about them?
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Is this the most idyllic dressage yard in Britain?By Stephanie Bateman Published
