Dances with Horses 2008 Photos
Showing our USA pride with the American flag
Cody walks around the arena to welcome everyone to our special event!
A shot of the skit "Little Bear and Flying Star" that ASPIRE and its participants presented
Dagmar Otto leads Erika during the performance
This skit was performed by participants from ASPIRE who have a range of disabilities, from Hyperactivity, Speech Delay to Anxiety. As you can see, Horseback riding has taught them to focus and gain more self-esteem!
Taking a bow after their wonderful performance
Linda Syverson-Kerr and Kathy Johnson show us how to "Speed Carriage Riding"
Children searching for quarters in the Hay Quarter Dive
Erica Frei is a very talented rider, Teacher, author and speaker/clinician.
Erica showing us some of her tricks
Linda Syverson-Kerr impresses the crowd with her Norwegian Fjord Horse named Markus
Markus was purchased by Linda as a yearling and has trained and shown him at halter, under saddle in both English and Western diciplines, and drives him both single and as a pair
Not only does Markus have many different tallents but he also works at a High School to demonstrate both driving and riding.
Blue Sky and Melodee Vaulters get ready to perform for the Dances with Horses audience
Blue Sky Vaulters are based at Cedar Falls Equestrian Center in Cedar Falls, IA and are Coached by Deb DeVries.
Melodee Vaulters are located in Hugo, Minnesota. Melodee has been a registered vaulting club since 2007 and currently has 10 active members.
One of the vaulters show us one of the many different moves they can do while riding a horse
The audience was very impressed by these performers and look forward to seeing them again next year!
A wheelchair did not hold this person back! They just thought of a new way to work with the horses
President of the board of directors for ASPIRE, Larry Scura shows just how smart his horse is!
Laura Amandis and her horse Acierto wow the audience with the pizzazz and passion that Laura shows
Acierto demonstrates his amazing capability with great balance and precision.
Laura only has to give the most subtle cues to Acierto and he responds by prancing, pirouettes and rears.
Acierto is a Majestic Andalusian Stallion, as you can see he is a beautiful horse.
Members of the crowd say 'Hello' to Cody who works for ASPIRE.
A member of the Raccoon River Riders shows her horse and her patriotism
MoSSY performers show how much they enjoy the elegant art of riding aside.
A group of our wonderful volunteers. We couldn't have done it with out you!
People browsing the Silent Auction for some great items!