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by fields and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, AI is transforming training methods, performance, and the user experience. But have horse racing and the equestrian world kept pace? Is AI merely a supporting tool or a true revolution within a sector built on a unique bond between human and horse- a relationship grounded in observation, instinct, and emotion? Have the races taken the reins of new technologies? Are we standing at the threshold of the“ perfect” horse?
Sofiane Benaroussi Publishing Director
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Bérengère Rossignol Born among horses and cows, she has always been passionate about breeding. Her daily life is split between caring for ten broodmares alongside her husband Thomas and her vocation as a teacher. Their three children drew her into the world of pony gallop racing four years ago, and since then, she has dedicated some of her time— and her writing— to supporting the energy of the association.
Bruno Barbereau He is the man of numbers. As a consultant and data analyst, Bruno is also the leading reference for racing data in France and internationally. Time, speed, ground, aptitude … he has been compiling and analyzing horse performance data for over 20 years to produce unique studies.
Cécile Adonias After contributing for 5 years to the international promotion of French racing with the FRBC, Cécile founded the brokerage agency Cava Associates in 2019. She also co-founded the sales agency AUCTAV in 2021. She has a solid portfolio both in France and abroad, with expertise in all three racing disciplines: flat racing, jumps, and Arabian thoroughbreds.
Céline Gualde Talented in both words and images, Céline also achieved her childhood dream of breeding racehorses in the Normandy stud she established. Formerly the editor-in-chief of equestrian sports for the Equidia channel, she is now an independent journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker.
Emmanuel Rivron Native to the region with the highest concentration of racetracks in France, Emmanuel discovered horses along the countless racecourses of the West, from Nantes to Laval, including, of course, Le Lion-d’ Angers and Craon. A passionate runner and football enthusiast, he has been juggling words for over twenty years to recount the achievements and captivating stories surrounding the high-level sport of horse racing.
Jacob Pritchard Webb From Wales originally, and after four years working in racing in the UK with Sir Mark Prescott and Fergal O’ Brien, he moved to France to become a professional jockey after 50 point-to-point races. After suffering a career ending injury at Auteuil, Jacob is now a pundit for Sky Sports racing, a Representative in the UK for Frenchbased auction house Auctav and bloodstock agent alongside writing articles for Racing Post.
Jocelyn de Moubray His pen is as renowned as his silhouette at races or sales. Jocelyn de Moubray was a trailblazer, founding the international weekly Pacemaker Update in the 1980s, before becoming a consultant and international representative during his time with the Agence Française. He continues to juggle his two passions, working as a bloodstock consultant for
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