Our Contributors

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Amanda Mac

Happily combining her passion for horses and for words, Amanda is the editor of HorseVibes. In this issue she delves into the fascinating world of renowned equine artist Lyn Beaumont, and chats to Amanda Ross on just what it takes to be fit for purpose.

Candida Baker

Candida travelled from Byron to Ballarat in search of answers for her Spotlight feature on Australia’s iconic Brumbies, and the complex issue of whether we can manage their populations humanely. In her Horse Listener column, she explains why negative palmar angles can cause joint issues, and looks at possible solutions.

Sonia Caeiro Alvarez

A journalist, editor and writing workshop facilitator, Sonia’s love of horses has been life-long. Sadly, she doesn’t own any so lives out her passion vicariously through equestrian friends. Sonia found investigating the Kirra Tick Gate story to be both a worrying and frustrating experience.

Amanda Ross

An equestrian coach and world-class eventer, Amanda competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and is shortlisted for Tokyo. A highly capable, all-round athlete, she took time out from a crazily busy schedule to give us some invaluable tips on improving our fitness.

Charlie Brister

With a mix of excellent advice and wicked humour, Brister’s Brief is always a great read. In this issue, Charlie, an equestrian coach specialising in re-training problem horses, offers ten top tips to help you get back into full competition mode and finish off 2020 in style.

Geoff McLean

A horse-lover since age eight, Geoff is a freelance journalist, photographer and consultant with a passion for horse sports. Now semi-retired, his great joys in life include family, his dogs, cooking, gardening and cycling. In this issue, he investigates the success story behind Mount View Stud.

Jo Mckinnon

A multi-award winning horse racing and equestrian broadcaster and documentary maker, Jo is a former top-level show rider who has competed all over Australia. In this issue, she chats with Jane Gollan, one of Australia's greatest advocates for off the track Thoroughbreds.

N. G. Quinlan aka ‘Q’

N.G. Quinlan, otherwise known as ‘Q’, is a writer, musician, and poet. A resident of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, he has been contributing to HorseVibes since 2019. In our Horses in History feature, he tells the tale of Picasso, America’s most famous wild mustang.

Leisa Hofstetter

An Equine Nutritionist and founder of Hof Equine, Leisa has a Bachelor of Equine Science, specialising in nutrition. In this issue, she looks at the ways in which nutrition affects important aspects of reproduction, and how to feed your mare in preparation for the breeding season.

Francine Pullman

Francine is a freelance writer and horse enthusiast. Following her retirement from a lengthy print media career, she’s enjoying writing about her personal passion: the horse. And after researching AngloArabians for our Breed feature, she’s fallen in love with these equine superstars.