O U R C O N T R I B U TO R S
Bridget Murphy A horse lover and rider all her life, Bridget moved to Para Dressage three years ago and has not looked back. Based in Victoria, she has a longstanding association with Pony Club, and was a recipient of their Award of Merit. Bridget competes at FEI level Para Dressage and kindly took the time to answer our 20 Questions.
Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s two longstanding passions, one for horses the other for writing, blend together perfectly. In this issue she talks to veterinarian Dr Oliver Liyou about the vital work being done by many of our wonderful vets to assist injured and sick animals following some of the worst floods in recorded history.
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 discusses an approach to conditioning that recognises the difference between fat and fit.
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 fascinating article on smart rugs, and her interview with Amanda Jacobsson, spokesperson for the absolutely on trend Maya Delorez label.
Sharon Ridgway With a successful eventing history behind her, Sharon turned her considerable skills to matching upcoming and Olympic riders with suitable eventers, the genesis of her internationally recognised service eventers.com.au. Now with more than 25 years’ experience behind her, in this issue's Ask an Expert she talks about the nonnegotiables of horse selection.
Kirsty Pasto Kirsty owns KPR Media, and works internationally with some of the world’s best known equestrian names, including Horse of the Year Show, Longines Masters Series Los Angeles, and the Australian High Performance Team. In this issue she talks to Australian dressage rider Simone Pearce about her road to the top. 6 | EQUESTRIAN HUB ISSUE 4 • 2022
Vicki Roycroft A three-time Olympian, Vicki has won more World Cup Qualifiers that any other Australian rider. She’s represented Australia at four World Cup Finals, is an NCAS Level III Show Jumping and Eventing Coach, and was Chair of the EA National Show Jumping Committee. Turn to Training Tips for some expert advice on tackling combinations.
Mathilde Gregoire With over 40 countries visited, 20 on horseback, Mathilde combines her greatest passions: horses and travelling. 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 tempts us with classical dressage in Tuscany, and takes a look at the remarkable Clydesdale.
