Maritza Parra is a singer, equestrian, a speaker and author who was recently interviewed by Oprah Winfrey for the XM Radio Show: Oprah & Friends: The Soul Series!

She's been riding Andalusian stallions since she can remember! She breeds, trains and performs with these gorgeous animals at her hacienda in San Antonio, Texas. People from all over the world have come to see her Dancing Andalusian Stallion show. During the performances, people see her interact with the horses and she sings while riding.  For more information about the Horse Show click here!

Training and speaking about the Applying the Principles of Self- Empowerment is one of Maritza's passions. She leads several groups in San Antonio and is the co-founder of Our Law of Attraction Podcast mentioned during her interview with Oprah Winfrey for Oprah's XM radio Show, "Oprah & Friends: The Soul Series"in May 2007.  For more information about the Podcast click here!

Maritza is the creator The Equine Experience, an interactive and experiential workshop pairing humans with horses. Horses are wonderful mirrors for human emotion. In this workshop, participants interact with these gentle animals for the purpose of learning to lessen fears, doubts and other negative emotions that can hinder people from living to their fullest joyful potential. click here

Singing is a passion for Maritza, she has recorded a cd of Latin American music, including salsa music. Her producer created a modern salsa version of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive that took South America by storm! Maritza performs regularly for the Hispanic Heritage Society in San Antonio. Listen to Maritza's bilingual version of I Will Survive click here!


Mark Victor Hansen ("The Chicken Soup for the Soul Guy") & Maritza after her command performance for him Click to Play

Favorite Quote:

"You may say,
'But I am only human.'
This is the understatement of your life. You are not only human- you are also divine potential."
- Eric Butterworth