Edwina tops-alexander miami grand prix jumping youtube

Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and her feisty 13 year old bay mare Lintea Tequila rode a stunning class to claim the top spot in the 2016 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Miami Beach, equestrian enthusiasts and beach-goers packed the grandstand and lined the arena to watch the stars of show jumping battle it out as the 2016 season got underway.

International guests included Elle Macpherson, Sir Michael Caine, business tycoon and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Senator Marco Rubio, and singer Iggy Azalea.

The event is fast becoming a prestigious fixture on the local calendar  with hundreds of guests, business leaders, and high class personalities enjoying chic hospitality and spectacular ocean views.

The 50 strong class fielded eight of the world’s top ten riders, promising a spectacular start to the Tour circuit.

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