Our Contributors

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Nicole Tough Nicole is an EA Level 2 Dressage Specialist Coach and National A Level Judge, with over 30 years’ experience, training, competing, judging and coaching. She enjoys presenting seminars and masterclasses, has trained in Germany, Spain and The Netherlands, and has produced nine very successful FEI horses. In this issue she shares her training theories on self-carriage. David Shoobridge David is an elite Australian dressage rider and highly sought after trainer and coach. His partnership with KWPN stallion 00 Seven was one of Australia’s most successful combinations in the world of FEI dressage. Transitioning to a double bit requires patience, care and good timing, and David shares his expertise in this month’s Training Tips. Suzy Jarratt Suzy has lengthy and varied form as a writer and presenter. She works for several Australian and overseas companies, is the author of three published books, and has won an international award for equestrian journalism. In this issue she meets young eventer William Bates and the wild horses of Sable Island, before taking a spin around the colour wheel.

Jessica Morton Jessica is a dual national New Zealand-Italian freelance journalist, equestrian traveller and writer. Currently based in Tuscany, she’s perfectly positioned to bring us the very latest in European equestrian trends and innovations. Don’t miss her roundup of eventing and driving at the FEI World Championships, held last month in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy.

David Nash Director of Nutrition Technology at KER, David is an equine nutrition professional with many years’ experience. He advises on feeding and managing horses across all disciplines, and has been instrumental in quality control, laboratory management and analysis, and pasture research. In this issue, he looks at the banned substances hidden away where you might least expect them.

Christine Armishaw Christine is a horse trainer, coach and passionate eventing and jumping rider. A Kiwi girl based in NSW, she teaches others not just how to ride, but also how to understand their horse. In this issue she speaks to Lisa Martin, a remarkable para equestrian, and explains the basics of positive and negative reinforcement in her coaching article. Dr Doug English A veterinarian and long-time turmeric researcher, Doug completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 1974. He’s well-known throughout Australia for his work in the equine industry and is a long-time Equine Veterinarians Australia member. Don’t miss Vet Vibes, and his informative article on lameness and how to detect it.

Mathilde Gregoire With over 40 countries visited, 20 on horseback, Mathilde combines her two greatest passions: horses and traveling. Through writing, her mission is to inspire women and solo travellers to follow their dreams and embark on equestrian journeys around the world. In this issue she shares her adventures riding through the magnificent landscape of Alberta, Canada.

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Lisa Martin Lisa grew up with horses and later trained with dressage great Rozzie Ryan. But a life-changing mishap with a young horse, followed by another serious accident and lengthy hospital stay significantly changed the course of her career. Lisa has overcome immense odds to become a successful para dressage rider, recently competing at the 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning.

Kara Vasylenko Kara has owned geldings for most of her life and sheath cleaning was just another necessary job. But it wasn’t until other owners began asking her to clean their horses that she started her business Pony Privates Sheath Cleaning. In this issue, she explains why this task is essential for your horse’s health and well-being. Rebecca Nadge Rebecca evented at 2* and worked in racing stables before becoming a journalist for newsrooms across Australia and New Zealand. She now works full time as a pen rider at a cattle feedlot, while juggling freelancing and a degree in Equine Science. In this issue, she spoke to Kara Vasylenko about the sometimes uncomfortable subject of sheath cleaning.

Tara Madgwick Tara is the co-creator and long-time editor of Breednet, Australia’s premier Thoroughbred bloodstock website. Combining race and sales results with stallion profiles and news, Breednet provides unique coverage of the breeding industry. Tara is also a passionate advocate for life after racing, and in this issue tells the story of Pie, a kind, quirky and intelligent ex-racehorse. Tania Huppatz Tania runs Snaffle Travel, a successful travel company combining her love of horses and travel. She attends some of the major horse shows and equestrian-related locations around the world, and is keen to share her experiences with the Equestrian Hub community. In this issue she reports on the always exciting Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

Holly Mills Holly Mills holds a BA in Animal Science and is an Equine Nutrition Advisor for MITAVITE®. Passionate about horse health, she helps owners improve the diet and wellbeing of their horses. She is also researching advancements in horse health at the University of Adelaide. If you’ve ever wondered who really decides what your horse eats, Holly has some answers for you. Jamie Hocking Based in Denmark, Jamie is the standing Australian National Champion in equestrian vaulting, holds a world ranking, and is determined to reach the top of his chosen sport. In this issue he speaks with World Champion vaulter Lambert Leclezio of France, who successfully defended his title when he competed at Herning, Denmark in August this year.

Rachel Roan Rachel has ridden her whole life. A passionate horse enthusiast who’s working to establish a small stud of dressage bred performance horses, her interest in writing and storytelling grew during her university media studies. She recently spoke to Eventer Shenae Lowings, who has just competed at the World Championships, and to elite dressage rider David Shoobridge.