Claire Affleck began riding as a young child, competing at the international level as a junior rider. She has trained with many great horsemen such as George Morris, Michael Page, Aiden O’Connell, and Beezie Madden and competed at some of the nations top shows such as The Destiny USA Grand Prix, Devon, Warrenton, HITS Culpeper and HITS Saugerties, The Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, The Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, WEC Ocala, and the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Finals in Lexington,KY.

Claire is a graduate of Sweet Briar College in VA, where she earned her B.A. in psychology. While at SBC, Claire rode on their very competitive ISHA team, and ‘A’ circuit hunter show team. She also taught in the riding program. She had the opportunity to study aboard in Scotland at St. Andrew’s University for a year and was able to compete internationally in dressage and jumpers.

Claire now focuses on developing quality horses, as well as bringing along students to compete both at the local and national levels. Claire has produced PHA, zone, and national champions! Claire’s students focus on meeting and exceeding personal goals.

Of course, like any great enterprise, Claire Affleck Training is a community of energetic, compassionate, generous and dedicated people. Students, boarders, family, volunteers, and staff work and play together for the good of horse and human!