Celebration of Horses Evening Show

Join us for the 11^th Anniversary of the BreyerFest Celebration of Horses Evening Show. This year’s show, produced by Sylvia Zerbini, will take guests on a journey through Breyer’s 75 years as the world’s premier brand of horse models and collectibles starting off with the introduction of the Western Horse, mold #57. This show is not to be missed as iconic molds and breeds that shaped the history of Breyer just might come to life in front of your eyes in this stunning production.

Taking place at the Alltech Arena doors will open at 5:00pm both Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 with the show starting at 6:30pm. Come and enjoy the air conditioning and concessions before the show starts. QR codes will be scanned upon entry.

For our virtual guests the performance will be live-streamed so you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The show starts at 6:30pm EDT.

Keep reading to learn more about the amazing performers and horses who will be in the night show!

Sylvia Zerbini is a 9th generation equine performer. Her performances have been called the "quintessential equestrian ballet!" She has performed all over the country with Cavalia and now holds stunning performances with her Arabians out her Ocala, Florida Grande Liberté Farm. Featured in her performances this year is 2019 Breyer portrait horse Rico and 2023 WinterFest portrait horse Trueno. Sylvia has been the producer of BreyerFest’s Celebration of Horses evening show for the past 7 years brining high energy and elegant acts to BreyerFest guests!

Rebecca Loomer’s Jessie’s Rhythm is a 6-year-old Palomino Saddlebred mare. Rescued from a bad hording situation, the mare was 6 months old and very small and skinny when she came to Rebecca’s farm. After many months of handling and feeding Rhythm grew into a wonderful you horse. Slowly started under saddle Rhythms took a liking to dressage and western dressage. In her short career the talented mare has won many championships including being the 2024 USEF Horse of the Year in Western Dressage Suitability. Jessie’s will be presented by trainer Arianna Ladd.

Chincoteague Pony Drill Team started in 1996 and is the only one of its kind in the world - an equine drill team composed entirely of Chincoteague Ponies. The ponies on the team are veterans of the swim, including some descendants of Misty and Surfer’s Riptide. The team demonstrates Equine Drill, which is a set of choreographed movements on horseback set to music. The team performs with as few as three and up to ten riders. Under the direction of Coach Kendy Allen, the drill team has made appearances at many big venues across the country. The team’s drills, routines, and shows may change over the years, but their message is always the same: the Chincoteague Pony is a very special horse that deserves its place in the equine world!

Sharee Schwartzenberger is a professional horsewoman from Longmont, Colorado. She grew up in the horse industry; the daughter of equine veterinarian/professional horseman, Dr. Steve Schwartzenberger and Dr. Dori Schwartzenberger, PhD Animal Science/professional horsewoman and judge. Sharee has shown extensively in NRHA and AQHA as an Amateur and Non-Professional through 2016; turning professional in 2017. Her debut as a professional has proved her a capable competitor and talented coach. Sharee has won over $160,000 as a Non-Professional in NRHA events, and over $16,000 since turning professional. In addition, Sharee is one of the elite freestyle reining competitors in the nation, finishing Reserve Champion in the Dodge Invitational Freestyle for over the last 4 years.

Sharee’s future goals are to continue to improve and learn as a professional and to be competitive nationally; while continuing to coach others to reach their goals as horsemen and showmen. Sharee will be performing with her long time partner and 2025 Limited Edition Portrait Horse Game Day Surprise.

Liberty Cunningham is a 14-year-old professional trick rider and Roman rider. She combines her amazing horsemanship skills with dance to perform polished, fast-paced and dynamic acts. Audiences love watching Liberty and her four matching paint horses. She has performed at numerous events across the country including National Finals Breakaway Roping, Road to the Horse, Hooey Junior Patriot Las Vegas, Fantasia, and Sylvia Zerbini’s Liberte.  She is fast, fearless, fun and flashy and has a wide variety of talents that she includes in a unique signature act that features four horses and three different talents – Roman riding, trick riding and liberty horsemanship.

Liberty has also been a clinician at some of the most prestigious equine expos. She has traveled through over 3/4th the country to perform in front of sold-out audiences and had performances aired on The Cowboy Channel. Expos she has been featured at include the Horse World Expo, Equine Affair, Midwest Horse Fair, American Royal, and North Dakota Horse Expo. Liberty’s performances have been described as fast, fearless, fun and flashy.

Liberty loves meeting and connecting with audiences and has appeared in many media interviews including television, newspaper, radio and podcasts for local, regional and national media outlets. Despite her young age, she has interviewed approximately 50 times with major metro and national media outlets either in studio or on location. Liberty is excited to be part of BreyerFest again this year!

Tanya Herrmann was born into the world-renowned family of Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzaner Stallions. Growing up, she toured all of North America and started presenting the stallions when she was only 12 years old, jumping her first capriole at 13 under the saddle. She changed courses and learned the very difficult skill of bareback riding (aka vaulting). For the next twelve years she toured with many circuses doing various acts such as foot juggling, riding elephants, the globe of death and many more tricks and stunts. Through a sale of one of her horses, she discovered the love of dressage. Since finding a great dressage trainer and learning the deeper meaning of being one with her horse she has competed all the way to the FEI level and achieved as high as a silver medal. Along the way she has worked at Arabian Nights, done liberty acts, and competed in and achieved grand champion in many pleasure driving competitions. She also made it as far as the USDF nationals with her Friesian stallion, Rienik.

Claudia Ney Bellandi was involved with the Thoroughbred horse industry for almost 30 years in Brazil. She moved to Ocala, Florida in 2013 and imported both Thoroughbreds and a couple of Mangalarga Marchador horses with her upon her return to the states. “Mangalarga Marchadors” are the official Brazilian National Horse. As her horse farm got established, she saw a huge American market for “Marchadors”. In 2014, she was invited to bring several horses including her stallion Imperador das Aguas JM and mare Irana das Aguas JM to PBR (Professional Bull Riders) for a special presentation. Later, it was a great honor for Claudia Bellandi to have her stallion selected and released as the BreyerFest 2016 Celebration Horse. As she saw a huge interest in the Mangalarga Marchador breed in America, she began importing and breeding from champion bloodlines from Brazil. Today, CC Bellandi Marchador Farm is renowned for breeding the best quality of horses in America.

Brendan Wise and his magnificent horse Lyric are changing the world’s opinion on what is seen as impossible, as they take bridleless riding to a level never before seen. Brendan believes that bridleless riding is not just for tricks and exhibition, but can also be a viable system for competition. Lyric and Brendan compete at the upper levels of show jumping bridleless, entering competition against bridled horses and competing as an equal alongside them. They have competed to the National Grand Prix level, and aspire to show the world that the impossible is indeed possible! Brendan’s philosophy and method of horsemanship is influenced by his extensive experience in many disciplines including Show Jumping, Eventing, Dressage, Reining, Working Equitation, and Racing. Drawing wisdom and tools from all these disciplines has helped Brendan develop a unique skill set that helps him approach horse training in a very open minded way. Keeping the integrity of the mind and body of the horse, and building it up as an athlete is extremely important to Brendan, along with finding a deeper connection with these amazing animals.

Cavin Graham did not start riding until he was in his 30s but realized that he had a passion for horses and training them which was the start of his career with these incredibly intelligent animals. Training led to more opportunities and learning other disciplines such as liberty which he quickly excelled in and came up with his liberty garrocha act. He also trains and competes with mustangs and loves being able to bring them along in this act to showcase their trainability.

Kaleigh Marie is an international entertainer and clinician who is dedicated to helping people discover the importance of prioritizing the connection we share with our horses. She grew up riding horses and loving animals of all kinds, and developed her skills as a trainer working with horses, donkeys, mules, and oxen. Her time spent working with different species of animals paired with influences from trainers from across the globe has led her to use her experiences from traveling, teaching, and performing internationally to develop her own unique approach to training. Kaleigh’s program focuses on using the Principles of Connection to help humans and horses discover emotional and physical development through liberty work, bridleless riding, and classical dressage. Through inspiring performances with her horses and effective tools that she shares with her students through in-person clinics and lessons, as well as her online Connection Academy, Kaleigh embodies the belief that a strong connection is the key to working successfully with horses in any discipline, and that working them at liberty helps us to become who our horses need us to be.

Maddy Gatrel is a 14-year-old equestrian performer with four equine partners. She specializes in trick riding, aerial hammock, and equestrian liberty. Maddy has performed alongside the nation’s leading equestrian performers and offers polished, fast-paced, dynamic acts that have stunned audiences around the world. Some of Maddy’s incredible accomplishments include the 2019 International Liberty Horse Association Freestyle Youth Division Champion, 3rd place at the 2022 IFR contract act showcase, was invited to compete in the ILHA Freestyle Competition, was the winner of the 2021 3-C Arena Showcase, and was the top scoring trick riding act at the IFR Contract Act Showcase.

Not only is Maddy dynamite in the arena or stage, she is also extremely articulate and friendly. She absolutely loves meeting and connecting with the audience. She has been a clinician at some of the top equine expos in the nation where her clinics have filled the bleachers and were standing room only including Horse World Expo, Equine Affaire, Equifest of Kansas, Indiana Equine Roundup, North Dakota Horse Expo, and Midwest Horse Fair.

Maddy has done many media interviews and promo work including television, newspaper and radio. Some of her photos and videos on social media have been shared globally and videos have gotten over 1 million views. She has even been featured in Cowgirl Magazine and RFD-TV. In addition Maddy has performed at events such as BreyerFest, American Royal, Vegas Tuffest Junior World Championships, Professional Armed Forces World Championship Rodeo, Hooey Junior Patriot Las Vegas and Fort Worth, a featured performer at Sylvia Zerbini's Grande Liberte in both Florida and California, and numerous other rodeos and festivals around the United States. Maddy loves showcasing her incredible love and connection with her horses!

Ginger Duke has been performing for over 20 years and trains horses including wild mustangs that she competes on at Mustang challenges then brings them along in her acts. She has travelled the world performing with her equine partners and loves the adventures and people she gets to meet living this amazing life.

Hunter Haubold is a talented young lady that is in grade school and trains ponies in her spare time. She decided she wanted to try her hand at trick riding and started performing quickly under the guidance of Ginger. Hunter wants to be a professional trick rider and horse trainer when she grows up.