Sue Mitchell, Editor

Sue is the founder/owner of Chiltern & Thames Rider magazine which she first published in 1993. Prior to that she worked in the computer industry having graduated from Leicester University in 1978. She started the magazine because she saw there was a need for a local equestrian publication in the Chiltern area, her new home after moving from Essex where she was an avid reader of Essex Rider. Sue has owned horses since 1982 and has competed in showing, unaffiliated showjumping and eventing.
Sue has two horses; a home bred coloured mare (by Allbany out her home bred mare Dexter's Dehli) born 2005, called CT Rider Special Print and a yearling filly called Pippi Longstockings of the same parentage.



Top: Sue on Special Print
Below: Sue enjoying a course walk in August 2011 at Hartpury with Eventing legend, Mark Todd.

Janet Brown, Deputy Editor

Janet began working for the magazine in 1993 and now has the responsibility for accounts
and office administration. Janet does not ride herself, but has built up a good knowledge of the 'horsey world' over the years.

Pat Berger, Sales Executive

Pat joined the magazine in 1995. Pat has
always had horses and her daughter now showjumps Marlborough of Haynes whose achievements include competing at the
Royal International Horse Show. Pat's
husband, Hans is a farrier, so there's a wealth of knowledge in the Berger household.

Sarah Woods, Sub Editor

Sarah has worked for the magazine during University holidays for the last four years, but started her full time position in July 2010. She works on all of the editorial of the magazine including news, features and reports. Having ridden since two years of age, Sarah now rides Maybe, a 15.2hh bay mare owned by Jackie Day. The pair compete in Dressage, Show Jumping and Showing. She also enjoys hacking out with her mum on her pony, Cinders.

Michael Mitchell, Company Secretary

Since the creation of CTR Media Ltd in Oct 2011, Sue's husband Mick has become Company Secretary. He also organises the distribution and circulation of the magazine and administers the championships.

Gill Battram, Assistant Editor

Gill started working as a freelance reporter and photographer for the magazine 10 years ago and gradually did more and more work. Gill used to compete in dressage and she is married to dressage trainer, Simon Battram.