Equestre Americas Magazine - Issue 08 - 2018 Equestre Americas Issue 08 | Page 8

Equestre Americas UNITED BY THE PASSION FOR HORSES . VOLUME 08 . 2018. CONTRIBUTORS raphael Macek Raphael Macek is recognized worldwide for capturing unique images filled with expression and feeling. In 2014, the German publisher teNeus invited Macek to produce his first photographic book (Equine Beauty), which is available in more than 20 countries. Taylor pence Taylor Pence is a 22 year-old freelance editorial and sports photographer based in Lexington, Kentucky. Taylor currently serves as the Social Content Producer at US Equestrian after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from the University of Kentucky with a concentration in Digital Media. Last year, Taylor was selected as a Student Travel Award Winner by American Horse Publications. NELSON PESSOA Nelson Pessoa is the biggest name in Brazilian equestrianism. His many major achievements include the tetra Brazilian championship, two World Cup silver medals (1984 and 1991), individual silver and team gold medals at the Winnipeg Pan American Games, and over 150 GPs in Europe and hundreds of competitions around the world. stefano grasso For over 30 years, equestrian photographer Stefano Grasso has dedicated his work to perpetuating the beauty of horses through his shots, building a portfolio filled with breathtaking images of the best riders and horses on the planet. 8 | EQUESTRE AMERICAS MAGAZINE