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WHY STRIDE MANAGEMENT?

The modern equestrian world is a competitive, global market with a unique set of challenges facing riders, brands and events alike.

For the athlete – 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.

We also offer bespoke management packages to help co-ordinate all aspects of your equestrian focussed event and have a proven track record in helping equine brands maximise their exposure and growth via marketing and the co-ordination of sponsored rider programmes.

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

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
: [email protected]

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
: [email protected]

Justine Elliott

Accounts

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
: [email protected]

Victoria Goff

Press Officer

Biography

Victoria is an equestrian journalist with more than 16 years of experience working in the media industry. She is also the Press Officer for the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead.

Previous roles she’s held include the Editor of the Horse & Country TV website, Deputy Editor of Horse magazine, and a Section Editor at Horse & Hound, and she has written for a number of magazines and websites on a freelance basis.

Izzy Smith

Account Manager

Biography

Izzy not only acts an account manager, 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

: [email protected]

WORDS FROM CLIENTS

I commissioned the team at Stride Management to create a logo and email signature for my work in equestrian media. Both Pippa & Jess at Stride have been incredibly helpful, no matter how many times I change my mind and what adjustments made. We began the process with very little inspiration but the team picked up the reins and produced a fantastic logo. I would highly recommend Stride Management for any design requirements you may have alongside their PR and web support. Thank you!
Louie Atkinson, Equestrian Commentater
Having worked with the team at Stride for just over a year now, I can safely say that Stride is going to be a big thing. Not only has our social media presence improved, but our relationships with sponsors are stronger and Breen Equestrian has been featured in multiple publications. I'd recommend Stride to anyone in the equestrian industry who's looking to take their business to the next level.
Shane Breen, International Showjumper, Breen Equestrian
We can't thank Stride enough for helping us create a new image and logo. We were given more than 10 choices and it was almost impossible to choose one as they were all fantastic. It's been brilliant and we've now been using it for all of our equipment, on the horses and on letterheads. Thank you so much.
Debby Lax, Managing Director, SFB Equestrian
"Having worked with the Stride girls for over a year now, I feel like we have built a good relationship with great communication.
I don’t have to worry about the upkeep of my website as they keep on top of it for me with what I post on my socials, or I just pop them a message and they are always there at the other end of the phone."
Chuffy Clarke, International Event Rider and Showjumper
"I really enjoy working with Pippa and Jess. They have lots of good ideas and nothing is ever too much trouble. They are always at the end of the phone if you need them and they are happy to be flexible and fit in with how we work."
Emma Cover, Marketing Manager, KBIS Equestrian Insurance
"I can honestly say I love working with Stride. Right from the start to now they have always been available to chat, throw ideas at me and most importantly support me and push me to believe in myself, the horses and the future. I've really enjoyed starting my blog and meeting companies and sponsors that are suited to my team and that's all thanks to Stride."
Camilla Bingham, Puttenham Place
"Stride’s super friendly team created our bespoke website. They keep it up to date, preparing weekly news updates and regularly assist us in the promotion of our business, across all media platforms. We look forward to an ongoing and successful partnership with Stride."
Jess Williams, TW Stables
"EquestriMen have been working with Stride Management for a little while, with not being marketing-minded I was really struggling, I had my first event looming and was doing nothing to promote my new business, other than taking on a sponsored rider. The girls at Stride Management did exactly that, they strode in and managed everything for me, new logos, new graphics, adverts, press releases were put together in a matter of weeks. Our first event was a success because of them, and it’s continued through this year with SM posts and sponsored riders being managed by them and everything else in between. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for EquestriMen with Stride Management behind us."
Rebecca Farrer, EquestriMen
"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
"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
"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
"Professional, friendly and efficient, I couldn’t ask for more."
Franky Reid-Warrilow

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