Since making the move to Europe in 2010, Simone Alexandra Pearce has defied much of the odds to be positioned for a debut Olympics campaign.

Currently training at Gestut Sprehe in northern Germany, Pearce has quickly risen through the international dressage ranks to emerge as a serious contender for the Tokyo Olympics.

Prior to settling with Sprehe, Pearce enjoyed stints throughout Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Denmark, where she continued to build the skills and expertise necessary for a prospective Olympic campaign.