Friday, January 25, 2008

Lorenzo Horses #1 (From Joey Ratliff)


lorenzo2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.


This is not circus but some of the viewers may enjoy
it. This fellow, Lorenzo, is from France and he seems
to have a very successful traveling horse show. He
tours all over Europe, the UK and some of the Arabian
countries. He hasn't made to our fine shores yet due
to quarentine regulations (10 days).

Posted by Buckles at 1/25/2008 05:57:00 AM

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

This gentleman has a big following with the horsey set. My brother mentioned him back in the '90's when I believe he performed at several showjumping events in Canada.

25 January, 2008 10:19
Anonymous said...

There is agood video of him on youtube.com. Search "lorenzo international horse show".

25 January, 2008 10:40
Anonymous said...

He has a great video on You Tube, "Lorenzo National Horse Show."

25 January, 2008 11:17
Anonymous said...

That You Tube video is without a doubt the most amazing and beautiful riding I have ever seen.

HM

25 January, 2008 19:15
Anonymous said...

Beautiful and incredible! Something like this sure would fill an arena floorspace lacking ringcurbs! How critical, however, is it to have a dirt floor rather than rubber mats for this type of riding? I do think it would sell to American audience today.

For those who might not take the time to search on YouTube, here are some links and, without question, everyone should look at these! Lorenzo’s promotional video is at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9_mdwvU1Gc&NR=1
and I might note that it has been marked a "favorite" by a huge number of viewers. An audience member shot a nice sequence you can see at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukQ1j1JMFA&NR=1

Also, a French TV interview has some wonderful views of training, just be patient as you’ll first hear a French newscaster. (Perhaps Ringling might get his brother Julien to train some horses and riders.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDtR0_PzKIE&feature=related

The following repeats many shots from the promo but has several wonderful additional scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXpxpKTnUr8&NR=1
Once you are on YouTube, it will bring up other links to Lorenzo and similar horse acts. But the above are some “must sees” of this wonderous act!
Dick Flint
Baltimore

25 January, 2008 23:56
Buckles said...

Not bad but are those inflatable hurdles?

26 January, 2008 05:03
Dick Flint said...

Yes, they sure look and act like inflatables but also note the usual steeplechase wooden bars. There is a YouTube video that shows Lorenzo getting in some trouble going over one and the inflatables bounce along under one of the horses for a short distance. Because it was interesting to see how he handled the situation, I tried to include it with the others I sent but could not find it again. Sorry!
Dick Flint
Baltimore

26 January, 2008 08:12
Anonymous said...

These aren't Lorenzo but rather show Europe's Equestria show for 2007. Again, some interesting displays traditionally found in the circus:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jkhB7zb78U

From the previous year in Equestria 2006 you can see a nice waltz and rear as well as a lengthy hide leg walk under saddle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmryhJTrYI

And finally an all-too-brief promotion video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CFGf35KWMc&feature=related

Again, the question of how much of this kind of show could work on rubber mats? Col. Herriott, others, please?
Dick Flint
Baltimore

26 January, 2008 08:32
Anonymous said...

For those interested, his website is www.lorenzo.fr

26 January, 2008 09:41
Anonymous said...

Mr. Flint,
The good Col. probably missed this poste, otherwise I am sure he would have responded to you by now. Because I did spot it, I can probably answer for him by simply saying, "not much."
Wade Burck
P.s. None the less, it is sharp.

26 January, 2008 13:56

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