Through the Owners' Eyes – Alex Wakeley

Ownership in eventing rarely follows a straight line. For Alex Wakeley, it has been shaped by family history, a first tentative run at BE80, and a young grey bought quietly after the Rio Olympics who would go on to win at Le Lion d'Angers. In this episode of Through the Owners' Eyes, Nicole Brown sits down with Alex, owner of Cristal Fontaine and Chairman of the Event Horse Owners Association, to talk about what ownership really looks like.

From the highs of a six-year-old World Championship title with Kitty King to the realities of injury management, long seasons, and knowing when a horse owes you nothing more, Alex reflects on the full ownership journey.

Highlights

From first event nerves to owning a Le Lion d'Angers six-year-old World Champion
Buying young, trusting instinct, and choosing the right rider
The realities of injuries, longevity, and horse welfare at the top level
Syndicates, access, and bringing younger owners into the sport
The role of the Event Horse Owners Association, from hospitality to advocacy

Guest

Alex Wakeley, event horse owner, Chairman of the Event Horse Owners Association

For more information on the Event Horse Owners Association, including membership, owner hospitality at events, and grassroots initiatives, visit the Event Horse Owners Association.

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