From a childhood saddle to SEC dominance, Auburn senior Alexia Tordoff’s dual-discipline excellence and leadership define one of the program’s most decorated careers.
Tordoff’s introduction to riding came early, inspired by her older sister Olivia. What started as a shared activity soon evolved into something far deeper. By her early teens, the foundation of a lifelong pursuit had been cemented — one built on long days in the barn, lessons learned the hard way, and a relentless drive to improve.
Her path to Auburn wasn’t conventional. Recruiting during the COVID-19 pandemic limited in-person visits, but Tordoff found clarity through a unique lens — watching her sister compete for the Tigers. That firsthand exposure, combined with virtual connections with coaches and staff, ultimately solidified Auburn as home.
Competing in both Horsemanship and Reining, Tordoff embraced one of the most demanding roles in collegiate equestrian. The dual-discipline workload requires exceptional balance, time management, and mental toughness — a challenge she transformed into a competitive advantage.
“It’s double the work,” Tordoff said, “but also double the opportunity.”
That mindset paid dividends almost immediately.
