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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 brings us the latest on the Longines Global Champions held recently in St Tropez.
Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s two longstanding passions, one for horses the other for writing, come together perfectly. In this issue she spoke to EA’s Meredith Chapman about those important helmet tagging rules, popped in to see what’s new with Delivering Dreams, and took a long (and envious) look at this issue’s glorious equestrian property.
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 to improve the diet and wellbeing of their horses. She is also researching advancements in horse health at the University of Adelaide, and in this issue discusses helping a poor horse gain condition.
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, including a fascinating look at Szilvásvárad, the second largest Lipizzaner breeding facility in the world, and a hitech saddle capable of improving your balance and position.
Sophie Warren Sophie is a professional event rider, horse trainer and coach. She has had many successes at the highest level in eventing, has ridden at FEI level in dressage and placed in the top ten at Australia's major competitions. She is passionate about implementing evidence-based training techniques to improve welfare and safety, and kindly answers our 20 Questions.
Meredith Chapman EA’s National Health and Safety Manager since January 2020, Meredith has 20 years’ experience as a health and safety professional. She’s been a horse breeder and competitor for 30 years, and is a highly credentialed academic and presenter, currently completing a PhD research project on reducing horse-related human injuries and fatalities. In this issue she talks helmet safety and tagging. 6 | EQUESTRIAN HUB ISSUE 6 • 2022
Alison Lincoln With a degree in Equine Sports Coaching, Alison has taught on both sports science and equine science courses in the UK. She’s fascinated by human and equine peak performance and how to get the best out of the rider and horse partnership. In this issue she dives deep into getting your horse fit for the rigours of eventing.
Mathilde Gregoire With over 40 countries visited, 20 on horseback, Mathilde brings her passion for horses and travel together. Through writing, she aims to inspire women and solo travellers to follow their dreams and embark on equestrian journeys around the world. In this issue she explores the history of the Marismeño, and visits El Rocio, a horse lover’s paradise.
