From being a child Steff has always owned horses and had her first pony (Midget) when she was 3 years old.  Steff first came to Moorside Equestrian Centre for work experience when she was 15 years old. Upon leaving school she attended an Equine and Business studies course at Shipley college, with 2 days per week working at Moorside Equestrian Centre.

Steff became a full-time student at Moorside Equestrian Centre, where she completed her NVQ levels 1, 2 and 3 in horse care and stable management with riding and her BHS stages 1, 2 and 3.

Steff was seconded for 6 months; to International event rider, Karen Dixon's yard. Here she gained a wealth of experience and rode many different horses, from breaking in 3 year olds, to riding advanced eventers.  Steff then returned to Moorside Equestrian Centre as Head girl.

In 2008, the old barn and stables were demolished and a brand new barn was designed and built, and Steff became the manager of the new yard.

Steff has successfully competed in Elementary dressage and Novice eventing.

Over her 14 years at Moorside Equestrian Centre, Steff has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Equestrian world.