How this Australian went from pony club to global equestrian sensation
Edwina Tops-Alexander is one of the world’s most famous showjumpers and prioritises a “strong mindset” to keep winning, even with a young child in tow and a growing business to run.
It’s no stretch to say former Sydneysider and Avondale Pony Club girl turned global showjumping sensation Edwina Tops-Alexander has serious superpowers.
She’s bagged most of the sport’s top prizes in the 25 years since she moved to Europe, and has represented Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympic Games for individual and team showjumping events, starting with Beijing in 2008.
Fiona CarruthersTravel editorFiona Carruthers has written and edited travel for the Financial Review for almost a decade. She has held senior roles with ABC Radio National, Deutsche Welle Radio, TIME and The Australian, and was deputy editor of Traveller. Email Fiona at fcarruthers@afr.com
