Travelling the world, starring in movies, and representing your country in show jumping sounds like a dream, for Lilly Aspell, it’s real life. However, it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, commitment and determination. Lilly lets us in on her world and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Famously known for her role as a young Diana (Gal Gadot) in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984, Lilly has also starred in the Amazon prime series The Pursuit of Love, films such as Extinction and most recently Retribution with Liam Neeson. In addition to her busy acting career, Lilly has also gained many accolades in her other love, show jumping, with her participating in the 2022 Horse of the Year Show and representing Team GB in the Ponies Team at the 2023 FEI Nations Cup in Zuidwolde. Coming off a short stint working at a professional show jumping stable in Florida, Lilly shares her journey to now and what the future holds.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• We talk about how Lilly began riding and her family’s ties to the equestrian world.
• An accomplished pony rider, Lilly talks about her recent transition from ponies to horses.
• Have you ever wondered how show jumping stables differ in Florida and the UK? Bex and Lilly take us through their experiences and the thing they miss most whilst riding in Florida.
• Sometimes things feel like they were meant to happen, Lilly explains how she started her acting career seemingly by chance.
• Juggling a busy acting career and riding takes some work, we talk about how Lilly balances her two passions.
• Lilly speaks about her experience representing Great Britain in the FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup in Zuidwolde and what her beloved Bailey (Legends Rock) is up to now.
• We talk about Lilly’s plans for the future including the release of her latest movie, Retribution!

All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.