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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 shares his thoughts on keeping horses in condition over winter.
Amanda Mac Amanda has had two lifelong love affairs: one with horses, the other with writing. Now she combines both as editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine. In this issue, she catches up with Daniella Dierks, one of Australia’s best known dressage riders, and rising star Maleah Lang-McMahon, who’s successfully jumping her way to the top.
Dr Tom Shurlock Tom is a freelance nutritionist who currently works with British Horse Feeds (BHF). Although he has nutritional roles with other companion animal species and exotics, he’s mainly involved in developing BHF products and supporting their customers worldwide. In our Nutrition article, he explains why warm mashes and water management are winter winners.
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 explore the history of the European herdsmen and their horses. Turn to our special feature for an intriguing glimpse into traditions that, although under threat, have so far stood the test of time.
Robert Stewart Robert has over 30 years’ experience in eventing and show jumping at national and international level. He’s an EA Accredited Level 3 Jumping Coach, Coach Educator, Course Designer, Managing Director of Stewart Equestrian, and breeder of quality sporthorses. He also took time out of his busy schedule to answer 20 of our most probing questions.
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. Her fascinating insights on coat colour, the first of a two-part series, are a must read.
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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 pony struggle to execute a passable flying change, Charlie has you covered with the first 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. In this issue Doug explores the causes of itch, a frustrating and common equine skin problem.
