Gladius the Experience

“The Gladius Experience”, is an afternoon of fun for friends and family at the ranch where you will get the chance to learn a little more about our horses, have your own memorable interactions with them and support the Gladius The Show Horses!

On Saturday April 20th, we are opening the gates to our ranch 4 hours before our big show for a fun filled afternoon of some up close and personal horse time, along with your chance to ride them and learn a little more! No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.

Entry to the event is donation based at the door. This means just pay what works for you to donate , however much you’d like to give to help.

The "Experience" ticket, however is separate , where we are opening up a limited amount of slots where YOU can get on our giant ponies and stand up (or sit ☺️)! You must pre purchase this through this event page or private messaging us and sign up . We are only signing up 30 people for this , so once it's sold out , its sold out ! In the Experience you can choose from :

1-Roman Riding (standing on two of our horses at once )

2-Riding with a vaulting move

3-A giant "pony ride" on the biggest vaulting horse in the world, our 19.1 hand 2,500 lb Belgian "Thunder".

Here’s the outline of the event:

3 pm - Gates Open, Concessions available, face painting, games, live music (Acoustic Sets with the amazing Ian Crawford and Dylan Teague), meet the horses, and short pony rides (no sign up needed).

3:50 - Live Theatrical horse performance by Golden Gate Vaulters (our students)

4:30 ish - The Experience! Roman Riding/ riding and photo ops with those who signed up ($25/person. Limited availability. Select "The experience" on your ticket OR Please DM, text us or email to sign up. 702.904.0511 [email protected])

6:20 - Live Theatrical horse performance by Golden Gate Vaulters (our students)

7pm - GLADIUS THE SHOW time!

We will be serving food and beverages for purchase throughout the event. Other activities include Face Painting, A horsey kissing Photo Booth, and a few surprises, and plenty of horse snuggles to go around .

Donations payable by cash, Venmo, Zelle or credit/debit.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5636 Donald Rd, 5636 Donald Road, Las Vegas, United States