It all started with a dream.
Sophie is a Southern California based Grand Prix rider and trainer operating out of San Pascual Stables in South Pasadena. Sophie began riding at San Pascual Stables at the age of seven and has had dreams of becoming a professional Grand Prix rider and trainer since childhood.
She began her junior competition career under the tutelage of European Grand Prix champions David Sterckx and Caroline Sterckx. By the end of her junior years she and her equine partner Ottavia des Hayettes had become top competitors in the Southern California Grand Prix circuits.
After taking a break from riding to pursue a dual degree in Law and Film from UC Berkeley she has returned to what she loves— riding, competing, and now training the next generation of young champions.
In 2020 she founded Saint Clair Equestrian, a boutique training and sales operation offering high quality equine services including riding lessons, competition training, and international horse sales. She is proud to return to her home barn, San Pascual Stables, as a trainer and rider alongside her childhood coaches and team.
