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Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s two longstanding passions, one for horses the other for writing, come together perfectly. Although much Rebecca Ashton Rebecca is a Pilates instructor, dressage coach, FEI competitor and equestrian journalist. For the past 12 years she’s travelled the globe covering major shows as a writer and photographer. She loves immersing herself in different equestrian cultures and interviewing those at the top of their game – and on this occasion it’s Christine Bates, one our country’s most talented eventers.
of her time is spent busily editing away behind the scenes, in this issue she has the very great pleasure of talking to our wonderful Delivering Dreams winner.
Rachel Roan Rachel has ridden her whole life. A passionate horse enthusiast who’s working to establish a small stud of dressage bred performance horses, her interest in writing and storytelling grew during her university media studies. Well aware that worm burdens can lead to equine health problems, she spoke to Dr Calum Paltridge to find out more.
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 and international equestrian trends and innovations. In this issue she gets techie with an amazing wearable sensor, before diving into the world of wet weather fashion.
Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas Clarissa is an equine nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research Australia. Her PhD from New Zealand’s Massey University focussed on equine growth and development. As part of KER’s equine nutrition team, Clarissa has worked with feed manufacturers, breeders, trainers, and riders around the world. In this issue, she discusses nutrition for our golden oldies.
Susie Hoevenaars For nearly 25 years, Susie has been judging top level dressage events around the globe. At home in Australia she’s served on multiple committees, including both the NDC and ADC, has been the Chair of Selectors, and is an FEI mentor and judge educator. In this issue, she gives us a glimpse inside the mind of a dressage judge. 6 | EQUESTRIAN HUB ISSUE 5 • 2022
John Vallance John is an internationally recognised show jumping course designer who has served as Chair of Equestrian Australia’s National Jumping Committee on three occasions. Australia’s only FEI 4* Level course builder and technical delegate, he started course designing with the Melbourne Show Jumping Club some 35 years ago, and in this issue offers up some of his golden rules.
Mathilde Gregoire With over 40 countries visited, 20 on horseback, Mathilde combines her two greatest passions: horses and travelling. Through writing, her mission is to inspire women and solo travellers to follow their dreams and embark on equestrian journeys around the world. In this issue, Mathilde’s takes us on a trek across Iceland’s Highlands, and looks at the talented Sportaloosa.
