I want to go now! Haha and I will see if I can get like a tour of the barn or something and take videos and pictures as proof these horses are treated well because I have been riding horses for a loooong time now, and most of these horses didn't look abused or cruely treated. I admit, the rearing dapple grey horse did look angry, but it looked well cared for as with the rest of the horses.
I don't doubt that the horses are treated very well. But you have to pay $10 extra per ticket to get that 'tour' to prove it.
And even if the tickets specifically include the animal barn, it's only open from May-October. But the bird show, now listed for May-Oct, actually was included in early 2011 when we went.
I worked for this show for nearly two years. These animals are treated probably better than your animals at home. The horses love their job, and believe me if they didn't want to do it, they simply wouldn't. Ask the Dana, the owner of the park and she will take you behind the scenes to see it all. Or better yet Volunteer at the park, they are always in need of interns and volunteers. :)
Unlike the other comments here that are totally bogus and written by employees, we did enjoy the birds and horses. My kids enjoyed the baby animals too.
This is the most spectacular show that I have ever seen! They belong in Las Vegas not Lake Geneva. I am glad that they are now year round so we can bring all of our out of town guest for a truely wonderful outing.
You most not know anything about horses. I have talked to the owner and they would like to take you on a personal tour to show that these horses are treated better than most peoples children.
@firestonegraywolf - Clearly you've never dealt with a 1000lb animal that really didn't want to do something. These horses are at liberty during this show. If they didn't want to do something, all they have to do is not do it. Any of those horses could easily jump the barrier or just run away from the trainer until the doors open.
If you want to encourage other humans to work against cruelty towards animals - focus on real cruelty, not clean performances like these.
We went to see this in June and both the dancing horses and the parrot shows were fabulous! Unfortunately it stormed so we didn't get to see more of the great features.
I went to this show saturday. I have had horses and parrots all my life. You have no idea what a beautiful show you are in for worth every penny. It was the most spectacular thiing I have ever saw in my life it just cant be topped. These horses and the bird shows. It is a must for any animal lover. I am going back again in Oct to see it again. Please dont let any child or adult not see this Amazing show!! You wont be disappointed! I promise!
I want to go now! Haha and I will see if I can get like a tour of the barn or something and take videos and pictures as proof these horses are treated well because I have been riding horses for a loooong time now, and most of these horses didn't look abused or cruely treated. I admit, the rearing dapple grey horse did look angry, but it looked well cared for as with the rest of the horses.
LopeForestLope 2 months ago
I don't doubt that the horses are treated very well. But you have to pay $10 extra per ticket to get that 'tour' to prove it.
And even if the tickets specifically include the animal barn, it's only open from May-October. But the bird show, now listed for May-Oct, actually was included in early 2011 when we went.
l8rgator 11 months ago
R.I.P baskin robin :s
xxDEATHZILLAxx 1 year ago
I worked for this show for nearly two years. These animals are treated probably better than your animals at home. The horses love their job, and believe me if they didn't want to do it, they simply wouldn't. Ask the Dana, the owner of the park and she will take you behind the scenes to see it all. Or better yet Volunteer at the park, they are always in need of interns and volunteers. :)
gampolop 1 year ago
Unlike the other comments here that are totally bogus and written by employees, we did enjoy the birds and horses. My kids enjoyed the baby animals too.
cariocaheat 1 year ago
how long is the show?
valliarber 2 years ago
This is the most spectacular show that I have ever seen! They belong in Las Vegas not Lake Geneva. I am glad that they are now year round so we can bring all of our out of town guest for a truely wonderful outing.
yakyak7100 2 years ago
I JUST SAW THIS TODAY!! haha
alesha3008 2 years ago
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poor horses made to parade around fpr human amusement! ppl are so cruel
firestonegraywolf 2 years ago
You most not know anything about horses. I have talked to the owner and they would like to take you on a personal tour to show that these horses are treated better than most peoples children.
yakyak7100 2 years ago
@firestonegraywolf I did an internship here, and the horses are VERY well cared for and enjoy their jobs.
DynamicFX1989 1 year ago
@firestonegraywolf - Clearly you've never dealt with a 1000lb animal that really didn't want to do something. These horses are at liberty during this show. If they didn't want to do something, all they have to do is not do it. Any of those horses could easily jump the barrier or just run away from the trainer until the doors open.
If you want to encourage other humans to work against cruelty towards animals - focus on real cruelty, not clean performances like these.
RilkaGreenRider 1 year ago 3
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@firestonegraywolf You have No idea what You are talking about.
chaos0691 1 year ago
We went to see this in June and both the dancing horses and the parrot shows were fabulous! Unfortunately it stormed so we didn't get to see more of the great features.
TamiP1 2 years ago 2
I went to this show saturday. I have had horses and parrots all my life. You have no idea what a beautiful show you are in for worth every penny. It was the most spectacular thiing I have ever saw in my life it just cant be topped. These horses and the bird shows. It is a must for any animal lover. I am going back again in Oct to see it again. Please dont let any child or adult not see this Amazing show!! You wont be disappointed! I promise!
feathers80 2 years ago
this was the best! i saw this today!
SaddlebredfreekX2 3 years ago 2