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Alanna Richards An experienced show rider with a string of Royal Champions and Reserve Championships behind her, for Alanna it’s not just about riding and show ring successes – it’s about constantly striving to improve and be better than the day before. In this issue she looks at handy grooming and feeding hacks to prepare for the spring show season.
Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s longstanding 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.
Sam Lyle Sam was Australian assistant eventing coach at WEG 2006, and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where the team won silver. He was head coach for the 2012 Australian Young Rider team, assistant coach on two TransTasman teams, and recipient of the 2017 Equestrian NSW High Performance Coach of the Year. He talks about his career in this issue.
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 reports on nasal strips, and gives some tips on how to create your own unique Yellowstone western fashion statement.
Rebel Morrow In a strange twist of fate, Rebel and Oaklea Groover rode for the Australian team at the 2003 Trans-Tasman Cup. The following year, they were off to the Athens Olympics as members of the Australian Eventing Team. The story of Rebel’s partnership with failed ex-racehorse Groover, who came within a whisker of the knacker’s yard, is one you won’t forget.
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 renowned Australian dressage rider Nicole Tough. 6 | EQUESTRIAN HUB ISSUE 8 • 2022
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 the basics of embryo transfer.
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 takes us trekking across Morocco, before delving into the history of the remarkable Barb breed.
