FEI.org - Full Story
17 April 2026
Words by Stacey Stearn
The experienced athlete reflects on her career, her horses, and the path that has shaped her success...
The name Wipawan Pawitayalarp is well known in Thailand’s Endurance riding community and beyond. She has competed in six major international championships and was part of the Thailand team that won gold at the FEI Asian Championships 2025 on home soil in Pattaya.
In 2011, Wipawan became the first woman to win the Sultan Mizan Cup at Terengganu International Endurance Park in Malaysia with Mulawa Angelus. The field that day was experienced and largely male, at a time when women in the region were still underrepresented in the sport. Her win came after years of steady work, training, and a strong belief in the partnership between horse and rider – something that continues to define her career.
“Becoming the first woman to win the cup was very meaningful,” she said. “I hope it showed that women in Southeast Asia can compete strongly and succeed at the highest level. If that inspired even a few young riders, then it means even more...”
Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/wipawan-pawitayalarp-meet-thailands-endurance-trailblazer
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