Horse Dancers Say It's A Dream To Perform At National Western | 9news.Com

DENVER — As we gear up for the final weekend of the National Western Stock Show , one event sure to drive fans to the stands is the horse dancing showcase.

Riders take their horses from dressage to reining, showing off their best moves for the crowd. But for many performers, this stage is more than just beloved, it's a family tradition.

"Dancing with horses, it's a really unique show," said Sharee Schwartzenberger who's from Longmont.

Whether the arena is empty or the crowd is on its feet, when that spotlight hits, you can't look away.

"Eli agrees, yes," Schwartzenberger said. "He's got a great personality, he's a ham, he loves the attention and the people. And he loves this because you get a lot of people interaction."

Schwartzenberger grew up down the road in Longmont, first coming to the stock show years earlier to help her dad.

"We grew up coming down here and watching him compete," she said. "And as my sister and I grew up, we started competing as well and coming and performing. It's a family affair."

Horse dancing has always been a special tradition. The joy of performing takes center stage for both Eli and Schwartzenberger.

"As soon as you go through those gates, he gets all happy and he loves it. And he know at the end, he gets an apple," she said.

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