I had a chance to check out some of the stars of the show that are coming to The Sioux Falls Arena this weekend. Some of them were people, but the real stars, the athletes are the horses. I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with some awesome horses Wednesday afternoon from The Gala of the Royal Horses.

The Gala of The Royal Horses is created, produced and led by world-renowned riding master Rene Gasser, who with the experiences of seven generations has recreated an event only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain.

The Royal Horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favoured for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and bullfighters and this performance will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures.

 

Gala of The Royal Horses will feature a number of performances involving the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzaner and Arabian breeds and the event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield now known as “The Airs Above The Ground”.

One of the stars of the show is the Arabian Stallion Marcus. Here's a look at Marcus getting some work in at Heartland Arabians north of Sioux Falls.

Another video here. This stallion is Andalusian and Rene explains what they are doing here.

All this without the lights and the music and the costumes that you'll see at the show Friday June 12th at the Sioux Falls Arena.

For more information and to purchase your tickets on line, click here.

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