Clairly Differently Stables Horseback riding in Belchertown, MA

This stable is clean, airy, and well-run, quiet and community-minded! Claire has worked all over the world and brings a truly European perspective to her training of horse and rider, specializing in achieving cooperation using only gentle and lasting techniques.

I adopted an “unrideable” horse three years ago. On two separate occasions I took him to a local well-known and well-respected trainer. When that trainer gave up on him, I was devastated. While looking for other trainers I came across Claire.

When my 16 year-old Friesian who has been there and done that suddenly started spooking on the ground and under saddle, I knew we needed help. There weren’t any medical issues, so I looked for a trainer who could help us address the situation.

Claire is an amazing instructor, trainer and person. Her attention to mindful moments and the shared energy between human and horse make a huge difference both on the ground and on the horse. She’s kind, intuitive and knows how to incorporate all of her experience and knowledge into the lessons.