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Sanchia de Freitas

Sanchia is an accomplished horse trainer and clinician with decades of experience in riding, training horses, coaching and horsemanship. She started riding at the age of six and began taking professional lessons at age 12. Sanchia has worked with world-renowned trainers Anne-Marie Esslinger and David Wilkin. She became a successful show jumping competitor sponsored by Tyko International and earned her Trainer's license whilst also becoming an Equitation Judge. She has taught at local riding schools, owned her own barn and now travels to teach students and run clinics while maintaining her businesses.

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"Sanchia is an incredible source of knowledge for the equestrian community. Through international experience, you can feel her passion and dedication to training horse and rider. She takes the time to get to know the horse before a lesson and has second nature knowledge of both rider and equine psychology and physiology, truly knowing when to challenge you and your horse. Whether you're showing or starting from the basics, she creates a training program to meet your goals and will video your progress. Sanchia not only taught me how to be a better rider, but taught me how to create a more meaningful connection with my horse out of the saddle, a truly natural horsewoman" ........... Nicole

"My daughter has ridden with Sanchia for a number of years. She’s been the perfect trainer for her. She listens to her goals and tries to help her reach them, but always with her safety and her horse’s safety in mind. She challenges her and helps her understand how to be a better rider. She’s kind, caring and a great coach. We love her!"............ Gerri Detweiler

"I can't say enough positive things about Sanchia and her coaching abilities. When I first began lessons with Sanchia three months ago, my off the track thoroughbred mare was quite uncontrollable, spooked at the blink of an eye, and interpreted every leg movement as a signal to go top-speed. Through her extensive knowledge, unique skills and her attention to every minute detail, Sanchia has turned my mare into a relaxed, collected, and eager to please horse and developed my riding skills dramatically in this short three-month period.

Sanchia has a unique skill in identifying exactly what you and your horse need to create a truly wonderful bond and to achieve the goals you are seeking. She gives you her undivided attention, provides both the big picture and the technical detail as required and manages to include fun, laughter, and an overall positivity to the entire lesson. . I will forever be grateful for all that Sanchia has given to Bella and me and I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking to develop the very best riding skills and their relationship with their horse" .... JoAnn

"I have ridden with Sanchia for over eight years. She has helped me move up to the 3’3 A/O hunters and 3’3 equitation. She has been extremely supportive of my goals and has helped me move up to higher levels safely. She does push, but not for anything the rider is not ready for. She will always give you her opinion in the most tactful way possible.

When buying my first horse, she worked with our budget to find the perfect first horse within our budget. She is not like other trainers who make you feel like it is only about the money you have to spend, if you can show every weekend or not, the equipment you have, or how many horses and how much they cost.

She really has taught me so much over the years both in riding and in life skills"............ Sydney Englund

"Sanchia was the best trainer my horse Bailey and I worked with. Her patience, kindness, expertise, and good humor were what set her apart for us. I was a beginner but I saw her work with many levels ahead of us and with each person she had a unique approach but with the same principles. Sanchia has a way with horses and we can't recommend her enough" .... Morgan

I took lessons with Sanchia for several years as a kid and she was easily the best riding teacher I ever had. She has a genuine kindness and warmth that made even the most challenging lessons enjoyable. Sanchia possesses a sensitivity and understanding with even the most sensitive students (i.e. me), giving her an ability to push them gently without overwhelming or upsetting them. I am quite grateful that I met her when I did. As I’ve grown and my interests have changed, she has continued to be a wonderful role model in my life. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone ...... Emma

“I am pleased to endorse Sanchia as a trainer and professional equestrian. During my years spent with Sanchia, I found her to be very knowledgeable and friendly. She helped me get a better understanding of riding, from basic schooling to jumping skills. I observed Sanchia to be upbeat and dedicated to helping others learn. I highly recommend Sanchia to any rider at any level.” Kathy G

"Sanchia has such a personal touch to every horse and rider she interacts with. She seeks to understand her horse and rider combos in a unique way and uses her compassionate and educated style of teaching to help them excel! I learned so much with Sanchia as a young rider and have nothing but fond and happy memories of her supporting me through the good days and the bad days." Ellie

As a horseback rider who has had the pleasure of working with Sanchia De Freitas, I can confidently say that she is one of the best trainers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Sanchia has an incredible eye for detail and can spot the small things that make a big difference in a horse's performance. One of the things I appreciate most about Sanchia is that she cares deeply about the physical condition of the horses she works with. She takes the time to identify areas where a horse may be weak and focuses on improving those areas before moving on to more advanced training. This approach not only ensures the horse's long-term health and well-being, but also leads to better performance in the long run. Sanchia is a down-to-earth person who is very reasonable and reliable. She takes the time to get to know each horse and rider she works with, and tailors her training methods to suit their individual needs. Her patience and expertise have helped me and my horse improve tremendously. Overall, I highly recommend Sanchia De Freitas as a trainer for anyone who is serious about improving their horseback riding skills. Her attention to detail, care for the horse, and down-to-earth approach make her an invaluable asset to any rider looking to take their skills to the next level" .... Jul K

"Sanchia is a wonderful riding instructor. When my daughter had an accident that was so bad that she didn't want to ride for months, Sanchia was able to rekindle her love of horses without ever pushing too hard. She also helped take our (very) green pony from wiggling down the line to understanding commands and showing in hunter classes. But she is more than versatile in teaching equine skills--she is also good at people skills. She focused on what was important to us about our relationship with our horse and about competing, rather than trying to fulfill her own agenda. I would recommend her for riders at any level" ........ Kate & G

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