Introducing: Sanaa Pharayra - Horse Trainer
Elite trainer Sanaa Pharayra joins A.J. Chat to talk horse psychology, matching riders with their dream partners, importing show horses, and why mindset matters just as much as muscle. From her earliest rides in the Pacific Northwest to training Olympic-caliber athletes, Sanaa’s insights go beyond the saddle. We dig into equine care, European vs. U.S. training styles, how to overcome fear as a rider—and what she believes the equestrian world needs to do better.
Whether you’re a beginner, a serious competitor, or just obsessed with horses, this conversation will leave you inspired and more in tune with the animals you love.
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