Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

Alexander Conrad’s path in eventing has been shaped by a steady accumulation of experience, both in and out of the saddle. Early on, he balanced academic commitments with a strong focus on riding, structuring his schedule to allow time for training and competition. Traveling back and forth to ride during that time offered an early look at the level of discipline required to pursue the sport professionally. Following graduation, Conrad went to work with Ryan Wood, where he gained experience within an established high-performance program. Conrad went on to establish Conrad Equestrian in New York, developing a business centered on training, teaching, and producing young horses for their owners. Alongside coaching riders across a range of levels, he has continued to maintain an active competition schedule, bringing forward horses at various stages of their careers. Central to Conrad’s progression at the upper levels has been his partnership with Malibu Preacher, an off-the-track Thoroughbred who has been with him for a number of years. Together, the pair have moved through various phases of the sport, with Malibu Preacher carrying Conrad to his first FEI start, first Advanced competition, and first 4* appearance. They went on to compete at the 2025 Cosequin Lexington CCI4* , adding to their upper-level resume and four-star experience, and have since continued to contest 4* competitions, producing consistent results at the level. In addition to competition string, Conrad’s program has included a range of young and developing horses, alongside a growing training and sales operation. His work often involves producing horses through the early and intermediate stages of their careers, following a consistent, step-by-step approach from initial backing through to the upper levels. More recently, Conrad has relocated to train out of Windurra USA alongside Boyd Martin and Silva Martin, marking a new phase for his operation as his business continues to grow.

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