They are not simply props in a show, they are our beloved stars and are treated with the upmost respect, care, and love.
Our horses are adored by their riders and care-takers. Ears turned back are a sign that the horse is listening to his rider and awaiting the next instructions. The horse shows communication through his ears. Our riders are communicating with an animal that doesn’t speak the same language… body language, reins, and voice cues are all aids that the horses and riders use to communicate with one another. Reins, although an important aid, are not used to inflict pain or discomfort on the horse. The majority of communication between horse and rider occurs through leg pressure and the rider’s seat. However, the reins are simply used to aid the rider. This style of training implements an increased level of contact through the reins and bit. Regarding the tight reins: our horses are trained and ridden in the classic Spanish Dressage style. Some horse breeds and genders are generally more prone to salivation – Andalusian stallions being among those. Because the horses find the bit ‘yummy’ they will increase their salivation levels (much like a person chewing gum).
Many of our horses are ridden and trained with copper bits, which are more palatable than typical iron bits. They drool for a number of reasons – none of which are negative. The horses that you saw drooling were the Andalusian stallions. Many of our employees often comment that the horses are treated better than anyone else within the company – and although they say it jokingly, it’s really quite true. In regards to your concern about our horses, they are treated like absolute royalty. We encourage all reviews so that we may continue to provide the utmost positive and amazing experience at Medieval Times Castle in Atlanta. My lord, we thank you for your recent visit to the Medieval Times Castle in Atlanta and we thank you for taking the time to review your visit.
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