Our Contributors

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

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. To understand the connection between your thoughts and the way you ride, don’t miss Enya’s fascinating mindset article. Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s two longstanding passions, one for horses and the other for writing, blend together perfectly. She recently chatted with Dan Steers of Double Dan fame about life in the limelight and his love of liberty, before a virtual visit to Kryal Castle revealed there’s more to jousting than meets the eye. Dr Babak Nobari Babak joined Barastoc in 2017 as Senior Nutritionist. With extensive academic and scientific knowledge in Animal-Equine Nutrition, he is pioneering work in the development and application of technology in equine nutrition – and in this issue takes an expert look at what you can do to support a beautiful, well-built, and impressive performance horse.

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 innovations and trends. In this issue she looks at KEP Italia’s Cromo 2.0, a technologically advanced, state-of-the-art helmet that offers safety as well as fashion-forward comfort.

Jade Findlay A full time eventer and EA coach who has trained and competed horses to the top level, Jade spoke to us about a few things near and dear to her heart, including the type and temperament you should look for in your next eventing star, nerves, and her fab four cross country training fences.

Dr Kao Castle Kao has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Advanced Chemistry, and a PhD in Veterinary Science. In 2013, she founded Practical Horse Genetics, offering DNA testing for owners and breeders keen to identify the genes underlying coat colours and health. Don’t miss Part Two of her fascinating insights on colour – it’s a must read. 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. If you and your unicorn struggle to execute a passable flying change, Charlie has you covered with the final of his two-part series on that very subject.

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 - and if those wet weather predictions are correct, his article on Rain Scald couldn’t be more timely.

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Christine Armishaw Christine is a horse trainer, coach and passionate eventing and jumping rider. A Kiwi girl based in NSW, she teaches others not just how to ride, but also how to understand their horse. In this issue she meets Special Olympics National Equestrian Coordinator Christine Nott and explores the amazing power of giving.

Chris Nott Chris shines in her volunteer role of National Equestrian Coordinator for the Special Olympics. Initially becoming involved because she wanted to help out, fifteen years later the progress she’s made is truly extraordinary. A champion of the Special Olympics Equestrian program, the growth of the sport owes much to her passion and boundless energy. David Shoobridge David is an elite Australian dressage rider and highly sought after trainer and coach. His partnership with KWPN stallion 00 Seven was one of Australia’s most successful FEI dressage combinations. Don’t miss his final, information packed article on building a relationship with your young horse – the advice and tips he shares are absolutely invaluable.

Sonia Caeiro Alvarez Sonia is a journalist, editor and writing workshop facilitator. She’s had a lifelong love affair with horses, although sadly does not have any and so lives out her passion vicariously through her pony-owning friends. She recently had the pleasure of talking to champion eventer Emma Mason about her delightfully quirky partner Warrego Marco Polo. Jess Stones When she’s not notching up show jumping successes, she’s working her magic in the show ring. Jess, one of Australia's most successful show riders, has won a multitude of titles including the prestigious Garryowen. Her show preparation expertise is second to none, and she kindly shares some of that knowledge in our ‘Ask an Expert’ feature.

Suzy Jarratt Suzy has lengthy and varied form on the board as a writer and presenter. She works for several Australian and overseas companies and is the author of three published books. Two years ago she won an international award for equestrian journalism, and in this issue turns her attention to the remarkable and very versatile Standardbred. Rozzie Ryan Rozzie needs little introduction. An internationally recognised Grand Prix dressage rider, she has competed at the World Cup and WEG, and was an Olympic reserve. Along with husband Heath, she owns and manages Ryan’s Horses, an always busy equestrian training and breeding centre, but kindly took time out to answer our 20 Questions.

Wayne Copping Wayne has served as a National Eventing Selector, a 5* Course Designer, FEI course design seminar presenter, a mentor for CDs, and is an International Eventing Officials Club board member. He participated in the early testing of frangible devices, helping to formulate the policies governing their use, and in this issue discusses their development and benefits.

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