Our History

Established over 18 years, the magazine continues to be popular.  We have moved with the times and you will now find Equestrian Life in a fully digital format, supported by a busy and informative website and social media accounts.   We have a unique way of working with customers and advertisers and our popularity continues to grow.

We are also embracing our love of the Rural, Country and Lifestyle scene and cannot wait to add a new dimension and content to the magazine…. which will truly emcompass the ‘Equestrian Life’. 

Zoe Bateson, Editor

Zoe got her first pony at the age of 5 and never looked back.  A keen rider, she was a member of the South Notts and Belvoir Pony Clubs, and enjoyed competing and hunting as often as possible. 

Before taking over Equestrian Life Magazine, Zoe had a varied career, spending 10 years in London working for blue chip companies before moving to Calgary, Canada where she worked for a leading firm of Investment Brokers in the Oil business for two years. 

Returning to the UK, Zoe was a Product Manager for a well-known Chocolate confectionery company but her love of the outdoor life led to the purchase of the business back in 2001.  Zoe no longer rides competitively (the body says NO!) but schools and hacks at home and assists her daughter who competes regularly a variety of disciplines ranging from side saddle to eventing.