I attended this show with my husband when they last came to Winnipeg and we both absolutely loved it. The sets were well done, the live band sounded incredible and the music was perfectly choreographed to the show (I actually bought the CD and still listen to it), the performers were graceful and very talented and of course the horses were beautiful and well trained.
I never felt that the horses were made to do any 'tricks' or anything that looked awkward or uncomfortable for them and they all looked healthy and happy, to me anyways. I never thought of anything as being an old fashioned 'circus stunt'. The performers were gentle and careful.
At times the horses just ran around the stage which to some people may have seemed 'boring' (what did people want them to do? Stand up on their hind legs and jump around? Maybe they could bring in some dancing bears and elephants too?) but for me it was wonderful to watch them do just that; gallop around to beautiful music and colours, their manes flowing behind them. The better to admire their beauty and form from a distance in my opinion.
There was an acrobatic piece where performers hung from a giant merry-go-round; I really enjoyed this part of the performance as well and thought that it gave some credit to the talents of the performers not just the animals.
My husband I have been to Cirque shows in Las Vegas and I must say that this show was just as incredible if not better. The music, costumes, performers...Of course it helps if you like animals, and in particular, horses.
Not only was this a well put together performance but I felt that it gave people who may not have the opportunity to observe horses in real life a chance to see them up close. An educational and celebratory look at this majestic animal.
This was an incredible experience for me and I absolutely loved the show. We will be attending the upcoming one and this time I will write a review soon afterwards so that I do not forget anything!