Equestrienne Magazine

04/07/2025

29/05/2025

Hey, I’m Sam — editor and publisher of Equestrienne Magazine. I’m also a working photographer, I started out covering events but now mostly work with private equestrian clients and businesses. My approach to creativity is pretty intuitive — lots of trial and error, and I’ve come to trust that process. My mum once said my heart is in my eyes, I really like that.

I like strong, feminine imagery and a luxe aesthetic, but it’s always got to have an authentic, grounded tone, and at the heart of it all is our love and respect for the horse. Our teammates, our best friends, our greatest muse.

I grew up in inner Sydney and had no reason to be as horse-obsessed as I was — but horses always found me. I had a pretty transient upbringing, and wherever we went, I found horses... and friends.

After school, I wanted to be a journalist but took the “sensible” path instead. That clearly wasn’t for me — I ended up dropping out of two degrees, met my husband then moved to France. We had our first baby there, and I learned a lot about following your passion and living well. The French just know how to live — that effortless savoir-faire, their appreciation for beauty, simple pleasures, and pride in one’s profession stayed with me. Even the name Equestrienne is a subtle nod to French culture— feminine, elegant, and effortlessly chic.

We eventually came back to Australia to be with aging family and had another baby. When my Nan became palliative, I was caring for her at home. I hated having to leave her to go to an unfulfilling job. One day, feeling desperate, I asked the universe for a sign — and the idea for the magazine just dropped in.

What began as a quiet idea has become a refined space for women that live and ride with style. At its heart, Equestrienne is about platforming women across equestrian sport and industry — riders, creatives, makers, and professionals.

Our content is less results-driven than traditional reportage. Instead, our focus is on real stories, diverse voices, and the deeper connection we share with horses.

We’re building the most beautiful equestrian magazine in the world. And bringing together a community at the same time. Aesthetically, it’s next-level. Emotionally, it’s relatable.

It’s not just pretty – it’s purposeful. This is more than a magazine. This is a movement. And we’re just getting started.

Thanks for coming along for the ride. Sam x

Photo of Dora & I by Ashley Grant

21/05/2025

So here it is — No. 8. Our unofficial “Living Your Best Life” edition. 💌 A love letter to adventure, to following your dreams, and to saying yes to opportunity.

What an absolute honour to have join our cover cohort!

🌐 We take you to the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais — because there are bucket list moments… and then there are bucket list moments.

💫 Rising star shares the kind of grounded, generous advice every young rider should hear.

📸 We go behind the scenes with at CHI de Genève and show you why this iconic event deserves a spot on your Euro winter must-do list.

👢You’ll also meet , the powerhouse behind Fancy Lady Cowgirl, who’s redefining what it means to be a modern Western woman — bold, brilliant, and blazing the trail her own way.

🌍 .degen takes us across 300km of the Namib Desert — just horse, rider, and the endless horizon. “A trip is something you take when the outcome is known, an adventure is when it’s not.”

❤️ We are incredibly grateful to have Edwina Tops-Alexander as our cover story for this edition, another milestone for our boutique publication. You can read all about how she is transforming the legacy of her legendary horse into a fine jewellery line inspired by passion .equestrian

🦄 This issue is dedicated to Callidor, Itot du Château, and all our once-in-a-lifetime horses — the ones who show us how to be brave, give us the confidence to live our best lives and remind us how special these connections are, not just with them, but to each other.

Sam Cavallo, editor/publisher

Shop here 🛍️ https://www.equestriennemagazine.com/product-page/no-8

26/04/2025

22/04/2025

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19/04/2025

06/04/2025

✨ Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! ✨ We’re buzzing with excitement here at EM HQ because next week, we’re revealing our No.8 cover! Get ready for a sneak peek into our next edition! This issue has been a year in the making and trust us - it’s one you won’t want to miss🥂💫

Stay tuned, because the countdown has officially begun! ⏳ Be ready for a fresh dose of inspiration, style, and all things 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦 🫶🏼

05/04/2025

This & your morning coffee 🤍☕️

01/04/2025

Last night we sent our email subscribers the 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 Q & A. In this new addition to the magazine, we’re « opening up the comments » and asking you for your advice and opinions on a range of topics from horses to holidays and all the hard work in between! For your chance to be featured simply answer 10 questions and send a photos of you and your horse via the form. Link in bio

31/03/2025

Happy Birthday to our French racing correspondent 𝘑𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘶𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦 à 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯ç𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 🤍