My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
I went a few years ago and thought it was good but not great. However, the trailer for this new show looks pretty excellent. Perhaps it’s worth giving it another try. I’ve found that with the Cirque du Soleil shows that I like some a lot more than others. Have you seen any of the […]
Read MoreDorothy Herbert (1910- 1994) was a circus performer. She started her career with Duffield’s performance horse troupe in AZ in 1925 but became a real star when she joined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1930. When she started her career she was forbidden to trick ride because it was considered to be […]
Read MoreI don’t know how you decide that you want to do this. Or, how you actually train your horse to gallop in a straight line while you practice this. Or, how many times the trick went wrong (and what happened) but this is some pretty impressive trick riding. But that’s okay. I’m happy to let […]
Read MoreHere’s some lovely old footage of the Spanish Riding School in an outdoor venue. It’s followed by some interesting trick riding and even some footage of what looks to be a child learning how to do circus tricks. Kudos to that last horse for putting up with some of those antics!
Read MoreFor all of you Lorenzo fans out there here are three videos from a recent performance in Warsaw. Thanks to the person who videotaped it – nice job!
Read MoreThis is a very cool exhibition ride. My brain hurts just thinking about how to manage all those reins without getting tangled up.
Read MoreI wonder how you teach your horse to work with fire fans? I can imagine that there could be some nasty burns if something went wrong. Still, it’s quite dramatic.
Read MoreFor all of you Lorenzo fans (and I see how often his name comes up in the searches!), here’s a new video of him training for an upcoming show. Enjoy! More on Lorenzo Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman: A modern take on trick riding
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