: About Me

Claire's first official lesson was at the age of five at Bentley Stables in Suffolk, England. Since then, she has worked in numerous aspects of the business, ranging from training retired racehorses to producing national champion Norwegian Fjords. She has been active on the Arabian breed show circuit since 1996 and has been successful in most major disciplines including; Hunter, Western, English (Saddle Seat), Show Hack, Halter, Native Costume and English Side Saddle.

STAYING ON THE CUTTING EDGE
Gaining experience by working for many top trainers in the horse community and continuing working relationships with these professionals keeps her training ideas cutting edge. Claire continues to work with both local Arabian and Quarter Horse trainers.<p>

GIVING BACK TO THE LOCAL HORSE COMMUNITY
Claire also donates time to teaching local horse owners proper horse care and safety techniques. Through the non-profit club, Fallbrook Silver Spurs, she stays tied in the community, producing award winning parade floats and providing low cost clinics in areas from Western Pleasure and trail training to proper trailer operation.

A GOOD INFLUENCE IS KEY
Claire's favorite aspect of training is working with children and young adults, where she believes riding and showing become much more than a hobby.

"Not only am I teaching kids to ride and train their own horses, but I am teaching them confidence, respect, integrity and perseverance. These are all qualities that will help them in every aspect of life. I am a role model and mentor to my client's children and that is a position in life that I take very seriously."

Claire's talents don't stop in the show pen.

Marketing services are available to attractively promote your horse or operation. Putting together an attractive flier or PR package can be the difference between a sale or a client and a quick glance. Claire's work has been published in <i>The Village News</i>, <i>The North County Times</i> and<i> The Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Magazine</i> as well as on numerous client websites and business cards.<p>

My passion is ...

teaching young adults confidence, safety and responsibility through horsemanship

I know too much about ...

horses, training horses, showing Arabian horses on the Arabian breed show circuit, horse hauling safety

My first job ...

training horses at a local retired race horse farm

Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Current uses of the American Paint horse

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They Do it All and Look Good in the Process "You paint em like a cow, they act like one," is a phrase heard in the horse industry falsely describing one of the most capable types of horse out there. The American Paint Horse, primarily known for its flashy color, can do it all. From rough and ready ranch work to racing, this horse shows that talent is colorblind. The Paint Horse descended from the Spanish horses brought over to America by explorer Hernando Cortes. American Indians, mainly the Comanche, adopted the Paint as a standard issue warhorse. It was only until the early sixties, that...

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