By day some horses around town simply give carriage rides, but at night they’re the stars of the show at the Noble Horse Theater in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood!  Constructed in 1871, this horse performance theater is one of the oldest buildings in the city and is the last urban riding hall in the country!  Former Marine Corps mounted guard Dan Sampson purchased this 136 year-old stable in 1985.  The building was in bad shape, but after a 15 year renovation it was up and running once again!  Three equestrian shows are now held in the castle-like setting annually—“Quadrille”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, and “The Nutcracker”…on horseback!  Audiences up to 400 are entertained here by 50 steeds and 20 performers including a couple of very impressive trick riders from Kazakhstan!  Shows last about an hour and each one ends with a meet and greet!

For more information:

Noble Horse Theater
1410 North Orleans Street
Chicago, IL  60610
(312) 266-7878
www.noblehorsechicago.com