Equestrian Theater Is Alive! Thanks To Bartabas : Zingaro : Battuta

A horse gallops in a pen while being followed by a shadow rider.

For anyone not familiar with the french mastery of equestrian theater, The Theatre Equestre Zingaro is perhaps the epitome of horsemanship made into art and displayed in a public theater. It's latest production, Battuta, appears to leave one wanting only for more horse theater!

And for those wanting still more, you can attend the Académie du Spectacle Equestre in France and learn the many arts of horsemanship and beyond.

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Erica Franz

I've been riding since I was 9, and in love with horses from the day I was born. Living in Washington with my horse and 5 dogs.

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