This appears to be a new act trained by Sacha on Pinder. He is one of the best at what he does, and he is a very lucky man to still have the opportunity to do what he loves at this caliber. I don't know for sure what breed of horse this act is, but they look like the larger Welsh. The chestnut leader is a real beauty. John Milton, you will note an almost non existent use of head and back plumes in the European liberty acts today, as per my comment last week on the "history channel." I like the single waltz leading into the group waltz. I saw a similar behavior done a few years ago by Florian Richter with his grey arabs and Freisians when they were going around in every other color. The greys would waltz, and then the blacks, then a group waltz, then the greys then the blacks. Looked real sharp. Make sure you click on the four arrow deal on the right John, so it enlarges full screen.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sacha Houcke
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Wade G. Burck
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Absolutely bloody beautiful!!
Very classy, and the music goes perfectly with the tempo, and best of all it's not all about the extravagant styling of the presenter or 'theme' lighting and fog - it's all about the skill of the horses
These horses are owned by Gaby Dew, a French horse trainer. I think you've mentioned her on here before, Wade. She also rides dressage and performs the Courier of St. Petersburg or Hungarian Post-not sure what it is called anymore? Yes, they are Welsh from what I understand. Gaby also works some of Sacha's fjord's.
-Chris
Just great. He is a marvelous trainer. I am sure he rates as great in Europe as well not only with horses but his expertise with elephants as well. Most notably Knie. I met him here while with Ringling and he was very nice to visit with and did not give us t5he "Bums rush". His family are highly recognized in all fields of animal training.He makes it look so easy and maybe for him it is. I am glad I am retired.john h.
John Milton,
Bull shit!!!! Don't lie. Who do you think you are talking to, Col.? You know damn well if someone walked up at this moment, and said "I need the greatest liberty act of all time trained, money's no object, choose as many of what ever breed of horse you desire", you would knock me down to get to the front of the line.
Wade Burck
Wouldn't it be great if the shows that could afford it (Ringling/BAC, maybe Flora)would hire trainers of this calibre to produce and work 'house' acts - give them a budget to purchase good horses and the time to train them. That could be the start of some recognition for circus horses amongst the general horse world.
Anonymous,
Ringling yes, because it would be their nickle, BAC maybe because you could have a classy environment for working, but not Flora. For an imaginary undertaking such as this, to be appreciated by the equine world, you would need to be showcased at the greatest. The fact that "circus schools" concentrate on other aspects of the circus, contrary to what folks want to think about the "public" not liking animals, is because a major expense for any show with animals is the training and caring for them. John Milton and I are very high dollar, and we can't be had for dukey books any more.
Wade
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