THE PEOPLE OF IRISH DRESSAGE
Alex Baker
International dressage
From young rider Europeans to the World Championships: an Irish international career built through learning and experience.
THE STORY
Behind the partnership.
Alex Baker represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2017 European Young Rider Championships with Nibeley UK Lady Lara. She progressed to senior Grand Prix with Dutchman and made her World Championship debut at Herning in 2022. Horse Sport Ireland named Baker and Top Gear in its 2026 Aachen selection. The photograph shows her earlier partnership with Dutchman, not Top Gear.
HORSES IN THE RECORD
Dutchman · Top Gear
Selected dated partnerships, not a current stable list.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- European Young Rider Championships, 2016 and 2017
- Herning 2022 World Championships with Dutchman
- Named with Top Gear in Ireland’s 2026 Aachen selection
Source records & editorial notes
Sources checked 30 October 2026. An introductory profile, not a complete career record. Historical results do not establish a current world ranking or future show entry. Original image credits and watermarks are retained.