As a belated birthday gift, Wes sent Heather and me off to the fairgrounds to see the Royal Lipizzan Stallion show. The weather was perfect and the horses were beautiful. We learned quite a bit about this historic and royal breed of war horse. Rather than go into a lot of typing, which I'm not very good at, you can check out this link if you are interested in learning about the Herrmann family who brought this show to town and about the military history surrounding these horses.
This horse was my favorite with his flowing mane and tail.
The costumes were very detailed.
Demonstrating some war moves.
As each stallion exited the ring he was treated to a sugar cube and some praise by the "ring master."
A little side step to the beat of the music.
During intermission and after the show, the audience was invited to the stable area to visit the stallions.
I think he's looking for a sugar cube!
How nice of Wayne to treat you and Heather! Horses are many girls dream come true! Do I smell a horse in your backyard pasture some day! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat that you got to go. I remember seeing the sign out by the Fairground entrance when we were in Glover.
ReplyDeleteDarlene, I am so glad that you got to go...every time I drove by the sign the last few days, I would think of you and wish I had got you a ticket for your birthday, so I was tickled that you and Heather DID go!!
ReplyDeleteFunny, when we were working up the in museum, all of a sudden we noticed the buses pulling out to bring the troops home, and one of the other ladies said, "I forgot all about it being the first day of school cause I didn't even hear the buses go by this morning...must be they oil them up for the new year." But I thought maybe it was because the kids might be a little sad that they were quiet on the way to school and out waiting for the bus, and that is why it was a quiet first day!
Poor Cole, remembering his X tables in the eleventh hour!
Cannot wait to see Heather's backpack and Wayne's poster close up and personal!
Joanie
Beautiful horses! What a fun show, and how thoughtful of Wes!
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