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    Im going to see CAVALIA!!

    Im so excited to see this show! I have heard it is great! The tickets were pricey but I get to go back and see the horses after the show.

    Has anyone seen it? Any thoughts on it?
    Thanks
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    I did the same thing (pricey tickets too) and got AWESOME seats, the show is incredible. I was fighting tears the whole time. The horses obviously enjoy themselves as well. The back visit wasn't great, as you couldn't touch them (not even one that you could get a pic with or anything either), but it was interesting to see the tack they use and the temp stabling. Overall, EXTREMELY enjoyable night!!
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    • #3
      I thought the show was good. Not great.

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      • #4
        I loved it. I dont know how they train thoses horses so well. Amazing!
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        • #5
          I've been debating tickets ever since a Cavalia billboard popped up about a mile down the road from my house. It's tempting, but I'm just not sure about the cost. I looked at the web site and can't decide if the show would be artsy or cheesy.
          "Is it ignorance or apathy? Hey, I don't know and I don't care." ~Jimmy Buffett

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          • #6
            I went when I was in Miami in February and I loved it! I thought it was a terrific show and well worth the money. I paid for a good seat, but I did not do any of the backstage stuff.

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            • #7
              After finding out about their training practices and what happens with some of the horses, you couldn't pay me to go within 100 yards of the set up.

              Do a bit of googling.
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              "The ability to write a check for attire should not be confused with expertise. Proficiency doesn't arrive shrink-wrapped from UPS and placed on your doorstep."

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              • #8
                I just saw it last night (Friday). It was good but not great, my expectations were higher. It was very artfully done though.
                Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.
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                • #9
                  It's a lovely show. Even if you're not a horse nut, the lighting, effects and music offers something for everyone.

                  Hey, I was disappointed in the first Star Wars movie. Everyone built up my expectations to an unrealistic level. Wonder if that's happening with Cavalia?

                  Seriously, though, it's worth going to see.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Quest52 View Post
                    After finding out about their training practices and what happens with some of the horses, you couldn't pay me to go within 100 yards of the set up.

                    Do a bit of googling.

                    I googled. I couldn't find anything. Perhaps you are a better googler? Could you send me in the right direct to read about their training practices that would keep you 100 feet at bay?

                    I am not being snarky, this is an actual question.

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                    • #11
                      just do a search through this forum alone. Look past the posts of people who merely exclaim that they saw the performance, and look at those who use to be a part of the troupe, own thrown away horses, or have seen behind the scenes moments.
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                      • #12
                        Are you thinking of the World Infamous Lipizzaner show, perhaps?

                        I searched one of the longer threads about Cavalia and found no bashing of this troupe.

                        From what I have seen and read about the Cavalia folks, they love their horses and the are well cared for.

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                        • #13
                          i saw the show when in DC. if you're not a horse person or a novice horse person, its awesome.

                          I attended the show with 2 horse trainers. it is artsy, but it ended up being a game with us to "find the hidden signal" we were pretty spot on...much to the annoyance to the people around us. LOL I have not heard any bashing on the training though.

                          however, I have seen the "world famous Lippizaner" show once.. and have heard about the poor behind the scenes treatment of horses and riders.
                          I love my OTTB! I get my dressage test done faster!

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                            Originally posted by chicken View Post
                            I googled. I couldn't find anything. Perhaps you are a better googler? Could you send me in the right direct to read about their training practices that would keep you 100 feet at bay?

                            I am not being snarky, this is an actual question.

                            Yes I would be interested too.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by bigbaytb View Post
                              i saw the show when in DC. if you're not a horse person or a novice horse person, its awesome.
                              I am a horse person and I am not a novice and I still thought it was awesome. But, I made the decision ahead of time to appreciate it for art and performance and not look to nit-pick the dressage or analysis it as riding or schooling. I wanted to enjoy the beauty, which I did tremendously.

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                              • #16
                                I saw it 3 years ago when it first came through DC... It was really cool. Back then I was too awestruck by the horses and etc (I was a medium-beginner pony kid) to bother looking at the training and "signals". Now I think it would be fun to go back and nitpick. but that's just me.

                                Overall it was a really fun show. I love watching the acrobats!
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                                  UPDATE

                                  Hi All,
                                  I went to the show last night and it was so well worth the two hour drive and every penny of the ticket price. I decided that i was just going to enjoy the show . It as great! I didn't notice any horses that looked like they were hating life. I saw no tortuous equipment on them. And thou I went because of the horses the dancers/acrobats were amazing!
                                  Anyway it was well worth the money I thought

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                                  • #18
                                    We saw it in Dallas back in 2004/5? Took the kids and didn't expect to be impressed ourselves, but it was actually quite good. The horses were beautiful and it was obvious that the care and training were impeccable. I'd love to see it again....

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