Claire graduated from Virginia Intermont College with a degree in Equine Studies and a minor in Business. While at Virginia Intermont, she competed on both the Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Team and the Intercollegiate Dressage Team. She won multiple ribbons during her career at Virginia Intermont College on the hunt seat team under coach Eddie Federwisch and took home two national championships with the dressage team under coach Lisa Moosmueller-Terry. Claire helped her team earn the 2010 IDA National Team Championship title as well as earning another individual national championship title in 2010 in her individual division.
Claire is committed to continuing her education through participation in clinics and training seminars. Claire recently earned her ARIA Level II Certification in Hunt Seat and Hunt Seat on the Flat.
Claire takes great care in developing her students with a strong foundation in quality horsemanship. She teaches with an emphasis on rider position and effectiveness. Claire’s desire is to instill in her students respect for the horse, confidence in themselves and appreciation for the sport.