Director, Editor in Chief Horses and People Magazine

As a young rider Cristina Wilkins competed in eventing to 3 star level in the UK and coached pony and junior riders who competed successfully at European Championship events. She moved to Australia in the late 90’s after residing in New Zealand for five years.

Cristina is now the editor in chief of Horses and People Magazine, and Australian based publication promoting sustainable and evidence-based horse care, welfare and training. She lives on an 80 acre property near Brisbane with her husband Nick, daughter Emma, dogs Molly and Susie and four greys, two PRE stallions Luisillo and Alma Almendrito and two Welsh Sec. A ponies Thomas and Harold. Cristina and Nick also keep around 20 head of cattle and a small flock of chickens. They are developing the property and learning to use permaculture principles to improve the health of all the creatures that depend on it. “