Australian Horse Academy
presents
The world’s only Rings
of Fire horse performance
The Rings of Fire, is a unique Horse Spectacular
Originally from Yugoslavia, Michael Sekulich came
to Australia in 1970 bringing with him many years
of experience in the equine industry. His career has
spanned from stock work in the Snowy Mountains, camp
drafting, cutting, show jumping, endurance as well as
training horses for stunt work in the movies.
Michael developed and manages the Australian Horse
Academy. He conducts regular Horsemanship Clinics
and demonstrations based on the teachings of Xenophon,
fourth century horseman whose techniques are widely
used today throughout the world including the Germany
Cavalry School in Hanover and the Spanish Riding School
in Vienna.
Through his unique brand of natural horsemanship,
Michael starts, trains and re-educates horses as well as
teaching his students to be better, and safer, horsemen
and women.
The teachings of Australian Horse Academy is based
on these ancient roots of natural horsemanship
and emphasizes the use of groundwork to establish
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boundaries and set up communication with the horse
while using timing, feel, consistency and pressure points.
Michael has created three entertaining and breathtaking
shows, the perfect addition to shows, rodeos and
equestrian events.
"The Rings of Fire" is a unique Horse Spectacular; there
is no one in the world that jumps a horse with its rider
through six rings on fire with 12 cannons going off as the
horse is jumping through.
Michael jumps his brave Quarter Horse mare India Poco
Possum through six large rings of fire. First with the
bridle, then without the bridle…and the most dangerous
act of them all blind folded and bridle-less. And just to be
clear, it’s Possum who’s got the blind fold on.
This world first show was filmed by a travelling European
film crew who produced and televised the episode to over
33million people in Germany!
Michael explains that everything he does and asks of
his horses is based on mutual trust and respect. “You’re