Horses At Cavalia

I bought tickets to "Cavalia" for my family for Hanukkah, but accidentally got them during the Superbowl, assuring that the Philadelphia Eagles would be in it. Well, the Superbowl was disappointing, despite McNabb's efforts and TO coming in to save the day. The horses at "Cavalia" -- let's see -- they were fantastic. It was such a weird event, with the bleachers inside the tent and multi-media images and holograms flashing on curtains that were sometimes fabric, sometimes water. The acrobatics are something I could take or leave; the modern jazz/interpretive dance was to keep you entertained between the horse performances and the live new-age music was enjoyable. In all, the set made me think of the Renaissance Fair. But back to the horses, the stars of the show. They performed in unison, without bridles or saddles, but for the love and adoration of their rider. The individual (and stubborn) personalities came through, all the way from the 19-month old stallion to the 19-year old stallion. Their manes and tails were crimped (my daughter said, although she yawned loudly during the entire performance). I was reminded of the performance I had seen in 1968 of the Lippazaner Stallions in Austria -- that was a more formal show than this -- as the horses really got to run freely in "Cavalia". They were very majestic. My husband graciously gave up most of the Superbowl, only to watch the 4th quarter and see the chance of a win slip away from his beloved Eagles. It was a weird weekend, and one that I am glad is over.