
Meet Paige Clough
Founder & Owner of Paloma Trails
Hi, I’m Paige Clough, owner and operator of Paloma Trails. Horses have been a part of my heart and life for over 20 years—and they continue to teach me about strength, connection, and calm every single day.
Where It All Began
My love for horses started when I was just a little girl. I got my first pony at the age of six—a fiery sorrel Shetland named Lady. She had quite the attitude, but I loved her. As I grew older, I transitioned to riding full-size horses at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, just a mile from our neighborhood. From my game room window, I watched them build what would become one of my favorite places in the world.
Most of my childhood was spent riding with my English instructor and my beloved 16-hand bay Thoroughbred, Sammy. But in the late 1980s, the oil crisis hit my family hard. We lost our home, and I was forced to let go of the horse world I loved so much.
At 13, I packed away that part of my life—or so I thought.
A New Chapter
In 1998, I became a mom to a determined and spirited little girl named Bridget. I tried to keep horses out of our lives, knowing I couldn’t afford to reenter that world. But when she was just three, she found a toy horse and fell completely in love.
She would spend hours playing with horses and watching them on TV. One day, I looked up the schedule at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center and saw there was a miniature horse show that weekend. I had never heard of such a thing, but we decided to go. That day changed our lives.



Paloma Trails Today
What started as a childhood dream and a mother-daughter moment has grown into something so much bigger. Today, Paloma Trails is home to 28 horses—miniatures, ponies, and full-size—each with their own story, personality, and purpose.
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I’m a certified therapeutic riding instructor with specialized training to teach riding skills to children with special needs. At Paloma Trails, we’re proud to offer safe, enriching, and joyful experiences to people of all ages and abilities. From pony parties and unicorn rides to therapeutic horsemanship and special events, everything we do is rooted in kindness, patience, and love for these amazing animals.
We can't wait to share the magic of horses with you.