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. Conrad worked with Ryan Wood, gaining valuable experience within an established high-performance program and further refining his approach to training and competition. He went on to establish Conrad Equestrian, 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 OTTB 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 continued to build on the momentum of his program, with his training operation continuing to thrive and evolve as his business grows and gains further recognition.