Young Horse Development

Building the Future, One Horse at a Time

From raw potential to ring-ready excellence.

Every horse in our program is developed with care, intention, and long-term vision. We prioritize correct training, confidence-building, and a gradual rise through the levels — ensuring each horse has the foundation, fitness, and mental readiness to succeed at the top of the sport.

We source high-quality prospects from trusted European and domestic partners, then train them with the same integrity we bring to coaching top riders. Whether destined for resale or long-term success under a client, our horses are prepared to shine.

From the rider’s perspective:

“I love the process of finding raw, overlooked talent — it’s like unearthing a precious stone. Every horse has something rare inside them. My job is to recognize it, refine it, and build a program that helps that brilliance shine.”

— Sophie St. Clair

Investment Opportunities

Partner with us to help build the next Grand Prix sensation

Saint Clair’s investment model gives partners the opportunity to participate in the development and resale of exceptional horses — with a hands-off, fully managed experience.

You fund the purchase, we do the rest: training, show prep, campaigning, and marketing. When the horse sells, we split the profit.

This isn’t just a financial opportunity, it’s a chance to help shape the future of our sport.

Meet the Horses

Here you’ll find the horses currently in our development program as well as those we’ve successfully brought along in the past. Each one has been carefully selected for their potential and guided through our training process with patience, purpose, and a vision for their future in the sport.

  • John d'Ivraie

    John is a 6 year old gelding imported from France in summer 2024. John is Sophie’s first investment horse she bought for herself and is looking forward to seeing him develop over the next few years.

  • Valentino Palazzo Z

    Valentino Palazzo Z is a seven year old gelding owned by the Mak family. Sophie is helping guide him through the young horse classes while his rider continues her development in the lower jumper divisions.

  • Helite de Hurtebise

    Helite is a 12 year old gelding entusted to Sophie by the Hotchkiss family for the four years their daughter was in college. Sophie oversaw his development from a talented but green seven year old to a competitive 1.30M to 1.40M jumper.