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Go Beyond the Arena: "Grit, Glamour, and Guts": The Real Stories Behind Gladius
Gladius The Show
Where Horses and Humans Create Magic.
Gladius The Show
Where Horses and Humans Create Magic.
About The Show
Introducing Gladius
A lively horse show, powered by heart, fire, and community—based in Las Vegas, NV
- A professional equestrian production blending Roman riding, vaulting, liberty, aerial, and fire
- Co-founded by two original cast members of Cavalia
- Featured at private events, festivals, and live productions
- Also home to community-based shows powered by BHP Events
till gladius rides again
A Very Viking Christmas
Dec 5–6, 12–13 & 19–20 · Gates 2pm, Show 3pm
The Ranch. The Horses. The Mission.
Dive In
Come for the show. Stay for everything else — the horses, the humans, the mission, and everything happening at the ranch.
- Meet the Herd — Twenty horses, twenty stories. Get to know the real stars of Gladius.
- Meet the Team — The riders, aerialists, and fire performers who bring it all to life.
- Upcoming Events — Shows, yoga nights, and ranch gatherings. Find your next experience.
- Yoga at the Ranch — A regular gathering for breath, movement, and stillness under the desert sky.
The Ranch. The Horses. The Mission.
Dive In
Come for the show. Stay for everything else — the horses, the humans, the mission, and everything happening at the ranch.
Meet the Team — The riders, aerialists, and fire performers who bring it
all to life.
Meet the Herd — Twenty horses, twenty stories. Get to know the real stars of Gladius.
BHP Events
Nonprofit
Gladius ranch shows are presented by BHP Events, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. BHP Events fosters healing, empowerment and connection through unique equestrian experiences, education, and performances, and cares for horses in need whenever possible.
The Horses
Every horse at Gladius arrives and becomes something more. Not a prop or a backdrop. A partner. They're not part of the show. They are the show.
Community
Every show is free. Every family is welcome. This is Las Vegas's show — and it belongs to all of you.
The Show
Elite riders, aerialists, fire performers, and twenty remarkable horses — live, under the desert sky. An unforgettable family experience.
Mission
Every performance funds equine care, education, and community — through BHP Events, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
BHP Events
Nonprofit
Gladius ranch shows are presented by BHP Events, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. BHP Events fosters healing, empowerment and connection through unique equestrian experiences, education, and performances, and cares for horses in need whenever possible.
The Horses
Every horse at Gladius arrives and becomes something more. Not a prop or a backdrop. A partner. They're not part of the show. They are the show.
Community
Every show is free. Every family is welcome. This is Las Vegas's show — and it belongs to all of you.
The Show
Elite riders, aerialists, fire performers, and twenty remarkable horses — live, under the desert sky. An unforgettable family experience.
Mission
Every performance funds equine care, education, and community — through BHP Events, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Grit, Glamour, and Guts:
The Untold Stories
This is the story behind Gladius—
and everything it took to build it.
Since 1999, we’ve lived through the highs, the breakdowns, the risks, the losses, and the moments that made it all worth it.
Join Erik and Alethea as they tell the real stories that turned an epic dream into reality.
EP01: The Very Beginning
How it all started in 1999 when Big Horse Productions came to life. Alethea and Erik's first shows together and the spark that started it all.
EP02: The First Paid Shows
Our Cringe Era! From hilarious costumes to embarrassing choreography, putting ourselves out there proved to be hard work.
EP03: Broken Ankles and Breakdowns
When we learned what life on the road was really like as two young adults, a beat up truck, and big circus dreams.
EP01: The Very Beginning
How it all started in 1999 when Big Horse Productions came to life. Alethea and Erik's first shows together and the spark that started it all.
EP02: The First Paid Shows
Our Cringe Era! From hilarious costumes to embarrassing choreography, putting ourselves out there proved to be hard work.
EP03: Broken Ankles and Breakdowns
When we learned what life on the road was really like as two young adults, a beat up truck, and big circus dreams.
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