Equine and Equestrian Stars Will Shine at the 2013 Fantasia

The 2012 Fantasia highlighted the brilliance, grace, and athleticism of horses and the special connections that we share with them and was an evening of quality entertainment for horse enthusiasts of all ages.  Our Fantasia production team works hard to develop a show that includes just the right mixture of action, drama, and comedy—along with fantastic horses and plenty of great music. Many of the equine performers who participated in this year’s event were natives of the Midwest, while others traveled to Columbus for the event from as far away as Florida, Texas, and Canada. The cast of equines included breeds as diverse as Andalusians, Arabians, Haflingers, Paints, Percherons, Quarter Horses, and, of course, the ever-popular Icelandics.

 

Fantasia fans can expect to be wowed by some of the best performers and acts featured in the 11-year history of the event including a freestyle reining performance by champion reiner, Aaron Ralston; two all-new drill team routines developed by the incomparable Canadian Cowgirls; vaulting and aerial acrobatics on horseback featuring members of the Zoppe family; and a special driven drill routine featuring Ohio’s own Haflinger Drill Team. The show will be rounded out with a grand prix freestyle dressage ride, some awe-inspiring Cossack trick riding, Icelandics blazing their way through the arena, and Andalusians bringing the baroque period to life. 

 

The highlights of the show were three very special and very different liberty performances presented by Australia’s own Guy McLean, Double Dan Horsemanship, and the incomparable Sylvia Zerbini—fresh from Cavalia. Always be prepared not only to be entertained, but to be truly amazed as these three equestrian artists present their various horses at liberty—in presentations that will run the gamut from humorous to dramatic—and remind us just how intelligent our equine companions are . . . and how special our relationships with them can be.