Karen and Robby get to know 4* Eventer, Alexa Thompson. Alexa shares her story of growing up in Texas and then getting to ride with Mike Huber. Later, Alexa decided to go to University of Kentucky to become a nurse while running a 100 acre farm that her parents bought for her. Alexa talks about how she struggled working nights as an ICU nurse and competing at the upper levels. After 3 years of nursing, she decided to become a full time rider. Alexa still runs her Clear View Farm in Lexington, KY and is competing a couple of her homebreds at the upper levels. She also spent the fall in France with Maxime Livio and competed at Strzegom where she placed 7th. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!!
Leading Clearview Equestrian in Lexington, Kentucky, Alexa adeptly manages the demanding world of competitive horse riding on both the competition side as well as the business side. Today’s narrative showcases Alexa's journey as a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and leadership in achieving success while taking on diverse roles.
Alexa’s conversation with Nick here today reveals the strategic thinking and resilience required to thrive in the equestrian realm, imparting lessons valuable to professionals in any industry.