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Enya Crockford A rider for most of her life, Enya has been a qualified coach since her teens. She's trained numerous horses up through the eventing levels and is currently working with her sweet but opinionated homebred mare. She recently caught up with 5* eventer Sarah Clark to discuss how to train for cross country confidence.
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 talks to top eventer and silver medal Olympian Kevin McNab about a career less ordinary, and to AVA President Dr Warwick Vale on the very serious subject of veterinarian mental health.
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 the finer points of water quality.
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 looks at innovative housing solutions for stallions that encourage the social life all horses need.
Heather Ip Heather holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine) from Charles Sturt University, a Master of Science in Veterinary Science from Sydney University, and has lectured in equine reproduction at CSU for many years. She owns and runs Cooramin Sporthorses, breeding Warmbloods and performance ponies for dressage. Her article on red bag foaling is a must read.
Larissa Bilston Larissa, BAgrSc (Hons I) is the Nutritionist for Farmalogic, where she developed Equine Vit&Min and the Farmalogic Equine range. Her extensive experience is highly regarded by trainers, riders and owners who understand the importance of good nutrition. So how do you feed your horse an optimal diet? It’s not rocket science and Larissa explains why. 4 | EQUESTRIAN HUB ISSUE 1 • 2022
Charlie Brister Regular columnist Charlie is an all-round horseman and an expert in retraining problem horses. He also coaches riders in the art of cross country, show jumping and dressage. In the first of his new two part series, Charlie offers some expert advice on techniques designed to help you teach your young horse to jump.
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 his article on anhidrosis, its symptoms, and the management of this unusual condition.
