Meet the Team
Cami Claar
Cami Claar
Our head trainer, instructor, owner, and founder of High Valley Horses. Cami started riding horses when she was six years old. She has shown and trained through the United States Pony Club, and during her time received her D-2 national rating through the USPC. She has ridden under renowned trainers in Hunters, Jumpers, and Dressage! She has shown in both English and Western disciplines including Pleasure, Equitation, Hunters, Jumpers, and Dressage. Her specialty and passion is in the Hunter/Jumper ring! She loves teaching, and finds joy in helping her clients become well rounded horses and riders!
Colette LoBue
Colette LoBue
Colette grew up in Santa Cruz, California and has been riding horses for sixteen years. She has primarily participated in Hunter/Jumper and some low level Eventing, and earned her United States Pony Club D-2 rating. Colette has been teaching lessons and doing therapeutic riding for the past six years. Colette is excited to have found an opportunity to continue her love for teaching riding lessons and to have found a new community of equestrians!
Autumn Giles
Autumn has been riding horses for over 30 years and teaching for almost 20. She has many years of Horse Shows under her belt and is passionate about the next generation of riders! Her specialty lies in the Hunter/Jumper ring! She loves working with both horses and riders and helping them gain a better understanding of each other!
Cantino
"Cantino W." is a 22 year old, 16 hh, Zweibrucker Warmblood gelding. Cantino loves to jump and performs his job well! With an impressive background in upper level showjumping, this seasoned professional now enjoys teaching! Affectionately known as "Tino" around the barn, this sweet old guy absolutely loves his job!
Cherry
Cherry is our youngest and smallest lesson pony, at 8 years old and measuring in at 13.1hh. "Maraschino Cherry" is a Welsh cross mare who loves the kids and jumping! This talented little pony is available for sale or lease as well! Contact us for more info!
714-267-3049
Jax
Jax is a 17 year old, 16hh, Warmblood gelding, given a second chance when we crossed paths with him! Known as "Let's Play Jax" at our local horse shows, this talented boy loves his time in the show ring! Jax is a sweet and sensitive man, enjoying his new lease on life!
Rio
Rio is a 15 year old, OTTB gelding, and the one who started it all! Rio's race name, "High Valley Guy", inspired the name of our program! This horse is one of a kind, and can really do it ALL! Rio is the tallest in our program standing at 16.2hh. From the Show Ring to hitting the trails, this horse excels in everything he does! Currently offered for onsite only lease! Reach out for more information
714-267-3049