THE INTERNATIONAL DZHIGITOVKA TEAM IS THE ONLY TEAM IN THE U.K. AFFILIATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN DZHIGITOVKA FEDERATION
IEDF based in Russia performing authentic traditional Cossack tricks and techniques and working alongside 'real' Russian Cossacks.
We are honoured to be working with The World Dzhigitovka Champion from Russia here in the UK, and are also working with the top female Horseback Archer in the World. We are unique in being able to offer all of the following
Full on action by trained performers - We are not just putting on a furry hat and calling ourselves Cossacks, this is the real deal.
World Champion Horseback Archers displaying skills unseen before in the UK.
Performance trained Andalucian stunt horses.
Rearing horses, laying down horses, Cossack Trick riding, 4 Horse Roman riding and fire performance.
Pyrotechnics from horseback, a UK first, seen at Liverpool International Horse show - Dec 2017.
Weapons Drills brought back from Russia cutting with sharp swords in formations.
Blindfolded trick riding
Human Pyramids and over fire jumps.
Tricks over jumps and even a fire jump
Professionally arranged traditional and upbeat Russian music and presentation with our own sound man.
Immaculate back stage area with matching equipment for all horses that keeps your event standards high.
We arrange flights and visas to take the extra work from show organisers and use our own UK based horses.
The Russian Cosssacks have barely been seen performing here in the UK, the standard of performance is of course world class plus working alongside the British team bringing the UK a truly International show.
We also only bring happy, well trained and cared for horses. This has been commented on time and time again.
We have many more years than we care to mention of show experience and have performed at venues all across the UK and abroad. Our shows are unique in every way, from our individually tailored costumes to the first class action and intrigue and the show as a whole one of the best to be seen, all brought to life by performers with years of show experience.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS EVERYTHING!
As you would expect, we hold full public liability insurance.
THE INTERNATIONAL DZHIGITOVKA SHOW ( "Jiggy - toff - ka" )
A BRAND NEW ACTION PACKED STUNT, HORSEBACK WEAPONS AND TRICK RIDING ARENA SHOW STRAIGHT FROM RUSSIA. THE MOST AUTHENTIC AND EXCITING COSSACK TRICK RIDING SHOW ON THE U.K CIRCUIT BRINGING WORLD CLASS TALENT TO THE UK ARENAS
The Dzhigits of the Cossack people are the legendary warriors on horseback, masters of sword, throwing knives, pistol, archery, lance and outstanding gymnastic skills - all of course from the back of a galloping horse!
Our British team members now travel regularly to Russia to be instructed, train and compete at The World Dzhigitovka Championships in Moscow for Team GB against the outstanding Cossack horsemen as The British Dzhigitovka Team.
The British team are the only British team affliated to The International Equestrian Dzhigiovka Federation, I.E.D.F, in Russia. This means we work and train to their exacting high standards and are honoured to sit on the committee of the I.E.D.F for Britain. Zana Cousins -Greenwood is also now Head of International relations for the I.E.D.F.
Working directly with the Russian Cossacks we are proud to therefore be able to bring to the UK show circuit a spectacular, military percison, fast action packed Trick Riding and Weapons show performing authentic, traditional Cossack Dzhigit skills, different to any other show in the UK today.
Now The World Dzhigitovka Champion, Sergey Murugov, perfoming with our team riding performance Spanish stunt horses and other top professional riders coming from around the world to ride here in the UK alongside the British team, Dzhigitovka! provides breathtaking, family entertainment that is simply unforgettable. For the first time time in history the Russian Cossack riders will ride alongside the British team here in the UK in a truly splendid performance.
THIS SHOW BRINGS YOU:
Syncronised Military Weapons drills and skills - cutting and slicing with razor sharp Cossack Shashka swords
World Champion Horseback Archer Ana Sokolska from Poland
Cossack Trick Riding with brand new stunts unseen in the UK direct from Russia
Roman Riding on not just 2 horses but then 3 and even 4
Blind folded tricks, yes the team then do all this with a blindfold on -The only Britis team to perform such daring feats!
Trick riding ups a gear as the team jump over a jump in a trick
The team can also jump fire whilst still in a trick
Horses and riders Jumping over people!
Jumping the mini pyramid.
The only British team performing a full size pyramid for our grand finale of the 'Human Pyramid on horseback'
SPECTACULAR, UNIQUE AND FRESH
Beautiful costuming, fantastic exciting music arrangement, Roman Riding on 4 horses, visual effects, Trick Riding, multiple weapons, military drills, stunts and thrills - this unforgettable and outstanding Spectacular cannot be seen outside of Russia and neighbouring traditional Cossack countries.
There is no other show on the circuit like it!
SHOW DURATION
2 x 30 mins performances each day.
Contact us for quote - on 01442 462715 or via our Contact us form.
2 or more days shows only as we fly our performers in from around the world.