About Me

I’m Clay, the trainer behind Transcend Equestrian. I’ve been riding since I was five, and at 32, I’ve spent nearly three decades across a wide range of barns, disciplines, and training programs. Along the way, I’ve seen a lot of different approaches to riding, training, and horse care—some that shaped me, and some that showed me exactly what I didn’t want to replicate.
Transcend Equestrian exists because I wanted full responsibility for the horses in my care. My work is rooted in thoughtful, horse-first training that prioritizes both physical development and emotional wellbeing. With a strong foundation in eventing and experience across disciplines, every horse is approached as an individual—because progress looks different for every partnership.