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WHY STRIDE MANAGEMENT?

The modern day equestrian athlete now needs to do so much more than simply ride.
Social media management, website design, sponsor and contract negotiation, logistics management and administration are all roles that must be fulfilled.
At Stride, we can consult with you and design the perfect program to help you manage all of the above and more.
Let our experienced, expert team assist you, help you grow and just make life a little easier with our tailored and personal style service.

MEET OUR AMAZING TEAM

Pippa Hawksfield

Pippa Hawksfield

Co-Founder & Director
Biography

Pippa excelled at Hickstead as their Show Jumping Secretary before she went on to work with Property Consultants Heaton & Partners, where she managed multiple equestrian set ups for International clients. Having owned and competed horses herself for many years, Pippa understands everything it takes to run an equestrian base.

Pippa is our copywriter extraordinaire able to perfectly put into words your company’s mission so that it is delivered eloquently to all audiences. She obtained her degree in 2012 graduating top of her year, a testament to her hard – working personality and ability to manage multiple tasks at any one time.

Contact Information

: 07817 425657
: pippa@stridemgmt.co.uk
Jess Crofts

Jess Crofts

Co-Founder & Director
Biography

Jess has been in the equestrian industry ever since she joined Hickstead Showground, where she worked for nine years in various roles including Show Jumping Secretary, Trade Stand Manager, Hospitality Manager & Events Manager. This provided her with years of experience building relationships with equestrian brands and individuals. Jess excels at delivering eye catching website and marketing designs to make sure they are perfectly suited to your brand and your target audience.

Over her time in PR Jess has built up an impressive portfolio of happy clients, taking her to International Horse Shows all around Europe.

Contact Information

: 07706 660120
: jess@stridemgmt.co.uk
Justine Elliott

Justine Elliott

Account Manager
Biography

Justine joined top International equestrian venue Hickstead in 2011 as Events and Hospitality Manager. Throughout this time she gained valuable experience in the management, operations and logistics of running large equestrian events, alongside building key relationships within the industry.

Since leaving in 2015 to return to University she has since graduated with First class Honours and now freelances at equestrian events, including Hickstead Showground at their annual International horseshows as Sponsorship Executive. This role requires brand and sponsorship fulfilment, working closely with press, social media and television, to ensure all contractual requirements are met.

Contact Information

: 07718 794428
: info@stridemgmt.co.uk

Izzy Smith

Account Assistant
Biography

Izzy not only acts an account assistant, she offers us the insider’s(expert) guide to social media.She’s tech savvy, works well under pressure and provides insight to the sport of showjumping, training with Breen Sporthorses and currently jumping at 2* level.

Contact Information

: info@stridemgmt.co.uk

Amy Parks

Account Assistant
Biography

Amy has spent nearly 20 years working in the media as both television journalist and producer. With a track record of generating engaging, bespoke content from idea inception to production through to presentation, her role astride brings together her career experience and a passion for equestrian sport.

Contact Information

: info@stridemgmt.co.uk

WORDS FROM CLIENTS

  • Andrew Ryde, Associate Investment Director of Investec Wealth & Investment Limited
    "Working with Stride Management has helped us enormously to maximise the impact of our equestrian sponsorships. Whether it be the planning and organisation of unique hospitality for our clients and guests or helping to manage the relationship with our sponsored riders, Stride’s knowledge of the equestrian sport and their extensive contacts in the equestrian industry are invaluable and of significant benefit to us. Jess & Pippa are incredibly hard-working, conscientious and offer a very high level of service. In addition, Jess & Pippa are forward thinking &proactive and take time to carefully consider what we are looking to achieve through our sponsorships and put in place an appropriate strategy to help us to achieve our goals."
    Andrew Ryde, Associate Investment Director of Investec Wealth & Investment Limited
  • Coral Keen
    "Since I’ve been working with Stride I’ve gained new sponsorship and built on the great relationships I have with my existing sponsors. They offer a really personal service and no matter how busy they are always pick up the phone and talk through everything I need doing. Having them onboard has meant that I can focus more on the horses and has taken a lot of stress away from me."
    Coral Keen
  • Georgia Tame
    "As a young rider, Stride have been instrumental in helping me build my name in the equestrian world. They assist me with everything I need doing from meeting blogging deadlines & updating social media, to liaising with sponsors. In a busy industry, they manage to keep me organised so all I have more time to focus on is the horses."
    Georgia Tame
  • Franky Reid-Warrilow
    "Professional, friendly and efficient, I couldn’t ask for more."
    Franky Reid-Warrilow

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