Clair S. Allison
Clair has years of experience with horse training and the equine industry. She began riding at the age of 3 and has been going strong ever since. It all began with begging to ride her mother's quarter horse 'Slick' and quickly blossomed into riding and competing at hunter jumper horse shows. With the local Alabama Hunter Jumper circuit, Clair proved to be a champion. Winning many local championships and claiming several significant awards.
However, the champions didn't stop at the local level. Clair went on to show horses on the National level with the American Horse Show Association. In 1996 with her horse 'Seize the Moment' Clair qualified to ride in the Marshall and Sterling Children's Hunter Finals. As well as showing numerous young horses and ponies at the "A" and "AA" Level. In 1999 Clair went on to Compete for Auburn University as a Division 1 NCAA Athlete. As a freshman, Clair qualified and competed for Auburn at the Zone 5 Team Championships at the University of South Carolina. As a junior at Auburn, Clair continued to compete successfully Claiming Overall Champion at the Division 1 NCAA Tournament in Fresno, California. During her last year at Auburn, Clair Claimed reserve champion at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show.
Career Highlights
Carolyn Moyer Sheehy Memorial High Point Pony Hunter 1994 - 1996
Maylor Hays Pony Rider Trophy 1995 - 1996Flying Hill Farm Large Pony Trophy 1995 - 1996Christie Dillinger Junior Sportsmanship Trophy 1996Qualified for Marshall Sterling Equitation Championships Zone 4Pat Hoyle Sportsmanship AwardAuburn Equestrian Team 1999-20032nd Place @ USC Zone IV Championship 1999
Overall High Point Rider NCAA Division I Championships Fresno Ca. 2002
Championship Team NCAA @ California Classic Fresno, Ca. 2002Clemson University Sportsmanship Award 2002IHSA Nationals 2003 5th Place Team with AUBURN UNIVERSITYIHSA Nationals 2003 Ranked 2nd in the nation individually.Highest Ranked Varsity Rider for Auburn University IHSA at the 2003 nationals competition. |