I was born and brought up in Berkshire. Horses have always been in my blood and at the age of two I was in the showing ring doing lead rein classes. Being a member of the Old Berks Pony Club began my passion for eventing. I have been fortunate enough to produce a small string of horses from beginners up to advanced level. 

In 2011, aged 19, I suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a riding accident. In a bid to understand the darkness and depression I was in I began to write blogs. From there I was asked by an equestrian magazine to write about the accident and how I moved forward and got back to competing. Eight months after the accident I completed my first BE advanced. This also began my love of writing and I have since been a regular reporter for several well known equestrian magazines.

As well as competing in eventing and show jumping I enjoy riding out racehorses for both flat and national hunt trainers. 

With a degree in Molecular Biology and Equine Pre-Veterinary Studies from Otterbein College and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Stephanie previously worked as Associate Veterinarian for Clarke Equine and now runs her own practice Davis Equine in Virginia with her husband Chad.

Beyond a vet Stephanie is a successful event rider herself so understands the challenges of owning and competing horses from all angles!

Having qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School in 1984 and gained valuable experience as a junior vet in equine practice, Annie joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps as a veterinary officer in 1987.

She ran the Army veterinary Hospital in Melton Mowbray for three of her four years’ service before joining an equine and small animal practice in Wiltshire After having her second child she then worked in a small equine  practice in South Gloucestershire, which was based on a thoroughbred stud. Upon the retirement of the principal,  Annie set up her own practice concentrating on competition horses and pursuing her interest in rehabilitation.

Today, as well as acting veterinary advisor for KBIS, she is also an FEI Vet Delegate for eventing,  and  was part of the veterinary team for London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympics .She still maintains a small number of her own clients and helps colleagues with surgeries and night cover from time to time.