The combination of the flashy theater joust with the physical brutality of full contact has brought us JoustEvolution.
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the Midwest now has its own stunt team.
From the excitement of the joust to the thrills of the Wild West, JoustEvolution spans history to bring fun to education.
For more information on JoustEvolution, please visit their website at www.joustevolution.net
Raccoon River Riders
Happy Now Friesians
Denny Chapman
Denny Chapman is a professional announcer, equine entertainer, trainer and clinician who performs Roman riding, Mounted Trick Shooting, Trick and Liberty Horse acts, Whip Cracking, Roping and Fire Jumping. Denny was the 2008 Eastern United States SASS Mounted Shooting National Champion and Extreme Champion, the 2009 SASS Florida State Rifle Champion and the 2009 SASS Florida State Extreme Champion.
For more information on Denny Chapman, please visit his website at www.dennychapman.com
Shannon Arritola ~ Shadows of the Old West
Shannon Arritola has spent her life working and playing with horses. She has enjoyed many different areas of the horse world from trail riding and camping to competing in the show ring; from competitive distance riding to speed and Cowboy Mounted Shooting; from parades to Wild West Shows and Renaissance Faires, even some driving and movie work. She loves everything “Horse” and learning new things. Five years ago she added a Texas Longhorn steer! “Cowboy Magic” is one of less than a handful of riding steers in the Midwest. While looking for info on steer training, Shannon found Bill Rivers of Movieland Animals in Texas. He trains movie animals and Shannon started spending winters working with him in Texas and summers performing in the Midwest. She also tries to make time for other interests such as dancing, running, juggling, sword fighting, boxing, martial arts…
Shannon is excited about being a part of this year’s Dances With Horses event! Please come see and meet her and her animals!
The Dare Devils from Midwest Renegades
The Dare Devils Equestrian Drill Team is The Midwest Renegade’s high performance stunt team.
These daring damsels combine flare, finesse, acrobatics precision and speed for their audience’s enjoyment!
For more information on the Midwest Renegades and their Dare Devils Equestrian Drill Team,
please visit their website at www. midwestrenegades.com
