Alix began her career with horses as a working pupil at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary studies in Edinburgh. Having obtained the British Horse Society's Assistant Instructor Certificate, she remained as Assistant Yard Manager, whilst benefiting from the considerable veterinary expertise around her, and competing several of the centre's horses.

Alix then moved south to The Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire to continue her training. She remained there for over two years, improving her knowledge of equitation and teaching whilst instructing students and clients and caring for competion, livery and school horses.

Although she has now returned to Scotland, Alix continues to train at Talland on a regular basis.