For Swedish Under 25 rider Nathalie Wahlund, the year 2020 has been a hinge year in her budding career as a professional dressage rider. After a four year stay in Great Britain, she left the UK right before Brexit and found employment at a new, inspiring yard in Luxembourg. Coming from a non-horsey background, she started riding at the local riding school in Stockholm when she was 5 and rode through her teenage years.After graduating from high school and before picking up Law at University, she took a gap year which turned out to be life-defining. Nathalie and Cerano Gold made their CDI debut in Hickstead in July 2018 at Young Riders' level and half a year later tackled the Under 25 Grand Prix for the first time at the 2019 CDI Nieuw en St. Joosland. Their solid scores led to a Swedish team nomination for the 2019 European Under 25 Championships.

Emma Trace, is horse and business owner based in the South West. Emma operates and own’s Purlands Massage (formerly Surrey Equine Massage, when she was based in Surrey). Offering Equine, Human and Canine sports massage sessions. Having successfully stated her business in Surrey in 2015, Emma and her husband, dogs and horses relocated to Somerset in 2019, and rebranded her business to Purlands Massage.

Tia Ikonen is an 18 year old showjumper from the UK currently living in Ireland. Tia had a tough few years with complicated ponies, school and a lot of cyber bullying and although she tried giving up horses, she couldn’t find anything to replace them. Now Tia has become an international showjumper, competing in both Belgium and Portugal and has progressed from jumping unregistered 1m classes to stepping up to FEI 1.20m and 1.30m classes in less than a year with the help of a super horse and an amazing support network.

Liz Eaton BHSI has 40 years varied experience of working in the Equestrian industry. From riding schools to starting racehorses in Australia and competing in Eventing and Dressage. Over this time she developed a passion for understanding the relationship between psychology and biomechanics of both the horse and rider. This approach together with her interest in natural horsemanship has led to a unique coaching style appreciated by professionals in all areas of equestrian life. She coaches from grass roots to advanced in all disciplines, at home and internationally, including the Croatian Dressage Squad. Liz loves to trade knowledge with everyone who shares her love of the horse.

As a competitive rider, full time coach and listed dressage judge, Ali Dane holds a keen interest in helping fellow equestrians achieve their goals. The importance of unmounted assistance is now widely recognised as an integral part of training. Having recently obtained planning permission for an ‘Equestrian Education and Wellness Centre’ at her base in Oxfordshire, work has begun to create a practical, yet welcoming space in which to hold unmounted activities, including Pilates and other fitness classes, educational courses and lectures, therapies (physio, chiropractic, osteopathy), video analysis, sport psychology sessions, and much more.

Double European and World medallist Erin Orford is leading International Para Dressage Rider for Team GBR and member of the World Class Podium squad. As well as her success in Para Dressage she has also competed up to Advanced Medium, taking her first able-bodied title in 2012 when she won the Elementary class at the Home International. Shortlisted for the London 2012 Paralympics, named as non-travelling reserve for both the World Equestrian Games in 2014 and the 2016 Paralympics, in 2017 a late call up paved the way for her long-awaited Championship debut with Dior.

Natalie Alexander is the Founder of NMA Fitness. Natalie specialist fitness coach, helping equestrians improve their riding performance through a bespoke weightloss and body conditioning program. Covering all areas from Nutrition, training and mindset.

Historic Equitation specialises in classical riding / dressage and historical displays. Dominic teaches anybody to ride but he also teaches mounted fencing and even jousting. His company stages jousting tournaments and 17th century dressage at heritage properties and he has worked at English Heritage sites all over the country including Bolsover Castle, the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle and Alnwick Castle.

Oonagh is an Equine and Canine Product reviewer from Cork, Southern Ireland. The evolution of the horse has literally turned itself into a million dollar industry - with varieties of almost everything you can think of... Oonagh discusses her thoughts on these changes- was plain and boring easier, or are these new and exciting styles something that we needed in the competition ring?

Tony Hobden has worked in the music industry as an engineer and record producer for over 20 years. He lectures in music production at university level and continues to stay active and current within the industry. With his classical training and wealth of experience producing music encompassing all genres he will work with you every step of the way to understand your individual requirements and goals for your freestyle music. He also has a passion for dressage and a keen interest in using unique design and skill to take freestyle music to a whole new level. Tony has recorded and produced music for TV including adverts for “The North Face” and the theme tune for Sky One’s “The Café” and worked for DJ’s on the DMC label putting together mix CD’s. In addition Tony also was the principal sound editor for the feature film 'High Tide' in 2014. Tony's fiance is heavily involved in the equestrian industry and his interest to bridge the gap between two very different worlds inspired the creation of Equidance.