About Stephen Way...
- Stephen was born in Sydney Australia in 1973
- He enjoyed a rural childhood in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales where equestrian sports were a significant part of his early life
- From his teens onwards Stephen competed successfully at state and national Pony Club and Open show jumping events
- He developed a strong interest in eventing as a teenager but temporarily put this on hold to further his academic skills, and gain a PDHPE degree in physical education
- Stephen is a true all round sportsman. He played 1st grade hockey, and was a valued member of the NSW Academy Squad between 1994 and 1995
- In 1995 he took his teaching skills abroad and took part in a teaching exchange in Holland
- Stephen then moved to the UK in 1996 to pursue his passion for eventing, initially funding this dream by working as a PE teacher at Stowe School in Buckingham
- He started to make his way into the UK equestrian industry by working part time in hunting stables, and on stud farms
- Stephen then started riding and competing for well known event rider Andrea Morris in 1998
- He then followed this up with 12 months working with Nicky Ryan
- With a wealth of experience behind him Stephen then moved to his current yard in Marlborough where he works with his mentor and principle owner David Hamilton
- David Hamilton is best known for show jumping and together they form a very professional and dedicated team, who do things the right way.....The Eventing Way!
- Stephen's achievements across the past 7 years have been numerous but a personal highlight for him was being ranked 78th and 87th on BE's Top 100 Riders list
- This season Stephen aims to consolidate and improve on his past success in 2009 which will help him on the road to realising his long term ambition, which is to be selected as a member of the Australian Team for the 2012 Olympics.
The Eventing Way recent results...
2010 Season - onwards and upwards!....
2009 Season - 20 x top 10 placings
- 1st Kanptoft International, Open Intermediate
- 1st Longleat International, Open Intermediate
- 2nd Aston-Le-Walls, Open Intermediate
- 9th Longleat International, Novice
- 7th Barbary Castle International, 2*
- 5th Barbary Castle International, Novice
- 8th Brigstock International, 2*
- 2nd West Wilts 6 Year Old Qualifier
2008 Season - 17 x top 10 placings
- 14th Gatcombe Festival of Eventing, Intermediate
- 5th Longleat International Horse Trials, Intermediate
- 2nd Hambledon, Open Novice
2007 Season - 9 x top 10 placings
- 1st Gatcombe International, Intermediate
- 9th Gatcombe International, Intermediate
- 1st Gatcombe(1), Intermediate
- 11th Gatcombe, Advanced Intermediate
- 16th Chatsworth International World Cup, 3*
