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Our Contributors
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
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. And if you’re thinking of a riding holiday, she has some excellent advice on preparing for the adventure. Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s long-standing passions for horses, writing and photography come together perfectly. An ex-coach and competitor, she works behind the scenes with the amazing EH team to ensure every issue of the magazine brings you the very best in top quality stories, informative articles and great images. 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. In this issue she investigates a technology that facilitates clear communication between you and your coach, before taking the world of helmets head on.
Lucy Galovicova Lucy is an equestrian entrepreneur originally from the Slovak Republic. After moving to Australia, she established Kentaur Australia. Her keen interest in breeding later resulted in the development of Kentaur Australia Performance Horses, which aims to breed international quality horses for today’s rider. In this issue she discusses bringing a mare back into work after foaling.
Rebecca Ashton Rebecca is a Pilates instructor, dressage coach, FEI competitor and equestrian journalist. For the past 12 years she’s travelled the globe covering major shows as a writer and photographer. She loves immersing herself in different equestrian cultures and interviewing those at the top of their game – and on this occasion it’s Australian show jumper Aaron Hadlow.
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 talks improving your rising trot, before showing us how to make a set of jumps you can be justifiably proud of. Dr Calum Paltridge Graduating with First Class Honours in 2013, Calum has specialised in equine practice ever since. His professional interests are performance and race horses, with a particular focus on poor performance and lameness. He also has spent many years breeding, training and competing stock horses, and in this issue delves into the problems associated with kissing spine.
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. Lunging requires skill, patience, and if done properly benefits your horse, and in this issue Suzy explores lunging equipment and its correct use.
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Nicole Tough Nicole is an EA Level 2 Dressage Specialist Coach and National A Level Judge, with over 30 years’ experience in 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 discusses the benefits of developing an independent seat.
Rebecca Nadge Hailing from WA, Rebecca evented at 2* and worked in racing stables before becoming a newsroom journalist. She now works full time as a pen rider at a cattle feedlot, while juggling freelancing and a degree in Equine Science. She recently spoke to IRT’s Chris Burke about the finer points of transporting horses by air. 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 brings us the story of Romeo F, Olympian Amanda Ross’ beautiful OTT show jumper.
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 deep dives into the confusion surrounding carbohydrates and sugar, and explains why it all matters. Heather Currie Heather is a Grand Prix dressage rider with a wealth of experience at both State and National level. She has mentored many young riders through her Danson Dressage training centre, and uses a proven system to produce her own horses, successfully competing them throughout their careers. In this issue she looks at what’s changed in the world of dressage.
Leny Beahan Leny is certified in a variety of equine healing modalities including Equine Bodywork, Tucker Biokinetics, Emmett Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy and gait analysis. Helping horses is something she loves and she is constantly expanding her knowledge. In the first of a fascinating two-part series, Leny discusses the many benefits to be gained from stretching. 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 to Dr Anthony Nicholson, a teaching veterinarian and researcher, about his highly specialised work as a clinical anaesthetist for small and large animals.
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 spoke recently to Kentaur Australia’s Lucy Galovicova about bringing a brood mare back into work - it’s not as simple as it might appear.
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