Vision Statement

“To create a system for training horses and riders that is on a par of its own, the results of which will stand alone both in their beauty and effectiveness.”

For The Rider

At Sanaa Pharayra Stables we believe that “Knowledge is Power” and we strive to empower our students by educating them about riding and jumping to the fullest. It is our goal to produce riders that are not only effective at controlling their horse both on the flat and over fences but are elegant in their riding style as well. Over the years we have developed a method for teaching riders that integrates fundamental dressage into our system of jumping training. We believe that every rider should have a good understanding of the aids and how they influence the horse, and every horse that jumps should be balanced, straight, and “on the bit”.

In our program it is common for students to receive lots of one on one time with the instructor and private lessons can be scheduled Tuesday thru Sunday during our regular business hours. We also have a fully lighted jumping arena which allows for evening lessons for those who need to ride after work or school. We maintain an organized schedule of horse shows throughout the year, with shows scheduled at various venues and of a variety of ratings. We believe that participating in horse shows is an excellent motivator for our riders and a useful tool in goal setting.

Whether you ride hunters, jumpers, or equitation we can help you improve your riding, and deepen your understanding of the intricate relationship between you and your horse. For more information on our program please contact us and we’d be happy to talk to you.

For The Horse

We believe that the horse should always comes first and that is why we take great heed to provide them with quality care and training at all times. The horses in our program are exercised and trained six days a week. Whether playing in the turnout, exercising on the eurociser, receiving training rides or lunges, or just taking a stroll around the trails of the property, we custom tailor the training program to best fit the needs of each individual horse. Regular training rides can be a useful addition to your schedule of weekly lessons as they help keep the horse “tuned-up” and working at his maximum potential. Our training packages are all inclusive and are tailored to best suit the needs of you and your horse. In addition to students with their own horses we also accept a limited number of green horses and sale horses into our program for training.

Our training strategy for the horse implores the use of fundamental dressage training and gymnastic jumping exercises to enhance the horse’s natural ability to carry and balance itself. We also believe that horses should be confident and comfortable jumping a variety of different types of fences and that is why we maintain a course of custom built and unique jumps. Horses that are supple, forward, and “on the bit” can jump better, they are also easier to ride over courses as they are more elastic and adjustable. We firmly believe that every horse should learn to respond obediently to the riders aids and that through our systematic training and conditioning program we not only build strength and flexibility in the horse but we build a better athlete.

If you have a hunter, jumper, or equitation horse or even if your horse is a youngster that is just starting out our training program will improve your horse’s athletic ability and help him to reach his full potential.

Information For Beginners

“Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is our idea at Sanaa Pharayra Stables that quality instruction should be available to everyone, no matter if you are an experienced rider or a total beginner. Riding and jumping is one of the most complex and multifaceted sports that a person could endeavor to learn. Not only does it require physical strength, flexibility and control, but riding also requires a great deal of mental control. We aim for complete discipline over the mind and body, so that we become masters over our actions, rather than prisoners of our reactions. As part of our program we provide quality school horses for lessons to Adults and Children that are interested in getting involved and are dedicated to learning. No experience is necessary to start taking lessons and you can learn to ride at any age. We welcome anyone into our program that wants to learn to ride and jump and is dedicated to putting in the hard work it takes to get there.