Renae Samay, head trainer of Sassy Strides Equestrian, has over 10 years of experience in top hunter/jumper show barns. She prides herself on offering top class care and training. Renae competed in the junior jumpers and eventing in her junior years until she gained her professional status in 2015, bringing along her mare, Paprika to compete in open 1.35m jumpers as a pro. Most recently, Jumping Treasure Evo, is next in line to take her place.
In her years of professional riding she has travelled up and down the east coast, from Wellington Florida to Maine showing in "AA" shows, and winning along the way. Training with Olympic Event rider Mike Huber, Grand Prix Show Jumpers Zoubair Bennani & Anna Gansauser, Meredith O'Connell and more.

Renae is willing to work with any age group of riders and horses that are dedicated to improving their riding. She is dedicated to helping you and your horse become an overall better team.

"We, as riders and horsemen, always have room for growth and learning, it all starts with the right environment, and great support system."

Our Training Program

We specialize in training programs to help riders achieve their riding goals, long term, short term, and horse show goals. Each training package is specially designed around you and your horse. 
The first lesson will serve as an introduction to our program, and base line and evaluation for your personalized training program. Training programs are centered around what you and your horse need the most!

No goal or dream is unachievable with the right team by your side!

We offer some lesson horses to help get riders started before they decide to purchase their own horse. We offer private and semi-private lessons for all abilities. Contact us directly for lesson availability!