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Amanda Mac Amanda has had two lifelong love affairs: one with horses, and the other with writing. Now she happily combines both passions as the editor of HorseVibes. In this issue, she talks to Warwick Schiller about mindfulness, energy and going with the flow, and takes a look at SMART goals and why we should have them.
Skye Liikanen Co-founder of Knight’s Equestrian, Skye was previously a member of the QLD Young Rider Squad, a HOTY winner, and a trick rider in the Australian Outback Spectacular for four years. She’s competed at national level in dressage and showing, and shares some sound advice on the do’s and don’ts of preparing horses for their first ride.
Andrew McLean Winner of the Eureka Prize for Science, Australia’s highest science award, Andrew is in great demand as a trainer, coach and speaker. He’s the CEO of Equitation Science International, has written five books, including an international best seller, authored 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, and in this issue answers 20 of our most interesting questions.
Jeanne O'Malley Originally from the US, Jeanne gained a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor’s certificate before going on to teach, train horses, and judge in the show ring. She later wrote two equestrian-related books, and has competed in most disciplines, including long distance and Western. In this issue she turns her expert attention to the subject of stride.
José Mendez An international dressage trainer and coach, José and his partner founded the Mendez Equestrian Centre in 1990 - the only Australian riding and education centre that combines the principles of Classical Horsemanship with the ASK framework in its training, clinics and coaching programs. In this issue, José offers expert tips on training in-hand.
N.G. Quinlan N.G. Quinlan, otherwise known as ‘Q’, is a writer, musician, poet, and regular HorseVibes contributor. Intrigued by the story of John Solomon Rarey, the tamer of supposedly untamable horses, Q investigated. Turn to Perfect Partners to find out what happened when Rarey met Cruiser, the most vicious horse in England. 6 | HORSEVIBES JAN/FEB 2021
Charlie Brister Regular columnist Charlie is an allround horseman whose expertise is in re-training problem horses, as well as coaching riders in the art of cross country, show jumping and dressage. In the final of his three-part lunging series, he explores the benefits of learning to jump without someone sitting on your shoulders!
Catherine Bird Catherine Bird, equine herbalist and author of A Healthy Horse the Natural Way and Horse Scents, teaches herbs, bodywork and the use of essential oils to horse care providers worldwide. She also advises Country Park Animal Herb’s clients on herb selection, and in this issue suggests herbal remedies for common summer problems.
