Maxime Collard is one of the most established and enduring figures in French dressage, with over twenty years of consistent presence at the highest level.

She began her journey in dressage as a child, competing at the European Pony Championships, and later continued through the Junior and Young Riders circuits between 1998 and 2007. Among her many achievements in this period is her qualification for the FEI Young Riders World Cup Final. After completing a law degree at the Sorbonne, she earned a professional diploma in dressage (D.E.S.) in 2015.

Throughout her career, she has represented France in eight European Championships, taken part in a FEI World Cup Final, competed at the World Championships for Young Horses, and was selected for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, where she contributed to the team’s 9th place finish.
Over more than two decades, she has ridden a wide range of horses, often guiding young prospects to the highest levels, demonstrating both deep technical expertise and exceptional sensitivity in the training and management of her riding.