Elsa Pataky opens up about what she teaches her children, how she keeps her marriage fresh and why she’s no longer afraid of making mistakes

Elsa is in her element as she shows off her equestrian skills in her native Spain. “Riding is therapeutic – it helps you connect with yourself,” says the actress as she models designs by Gioseppo; she has been an ambassador for the footwear brand for ten years

DRESS: ZIMMERMANN. SWIMSUIT: ERES. EARRINGS: PDPAOLA

Elsa Pataky’s green eyes light up when she arrives back in her native Spain on a trip from Australia, where she lives with her husband, Thor star Chris Hemsworth, and their three children.

Since Elsa will only be here for a few days, she’s determined to pack in lots of catch-ups with friends alongside her professional commitments.

Luckily, this photoshoot ticks both boxes. Elsa has been an ambassador for Gioseppo for ten years and the footwear brand is keen to celebrate her anniversary in style – so, indulging her passion for all things equestrian, the model and actress poses for these stunning pictures on horseback.

Here, she tells us what she’s been up to lately and where she feels her life is heading.