C.C. started formal riding lessons in 1991 while living in Scotland. After she moved to Texas, she got her first horse and began competing in the eventing discipline of equestrian sports. By 2000, C.C. won her first International competition (CCI* 3-Day Event) under the guidance of Mary D’Arcy who coached Ireland’s Olympic Eventing Team from Atlanta through Athens. Mary helped her find her current horse, Star Act, as a three-year-old and C.C. trained him through the Advanced level. C.C. has worked with many accomplished and Olympic instructors and currently coaches several talented riders in eventing, showjumping, and dressage.