Herrmann's Royal Lipizzans fundraiser supports schoolhouse

Money raised goes toward the Myakka City Historic School House renovation project that will turn the school into a community center.

By Liz Ramos
| 4:00 p.m. March 6, 2023

Rebecca McCullough performs a Spanish discipline.

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Myakka City's Karen Pitts couldn't wait to see Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions perform for the first time.

Although the organization is close to home for Pitts, she had never seen the show.

"I've heard so much about them," Pitts said. "I know the history of the horses is big."

Pitts not only was able to see Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions perform March 5 but also other Myakka City talents.

Myakka City's Chloe Butler and Madison Roberts, who are both 15, showed off their whip cracking skills and Sydney McCullough, who is 14 and the daughter of Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions owner Rebecca McCullough, performed a karate demonstration.

The Royal Lipizzan stallions' performance benefited the Myakka City Historical Society, which is in the process of restoring the Myakka City Historic School House.

David Miller, the president of the Myakka City Historical Society, said the organization needs about $40,000 more to complete the school house, which will be opened to give the community a much-needed community center..

David Miller, the president of the Myakka City Historical Society, and Sherry Miller, a member of the historic society's board, are grateful for the Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions' support. The proceeds from the March 5 performance were donated to the historical society.

Venice's Kathy Molnar and Jeff Molnar attend a Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions performance for the first time. "I've been wanting to see them for a long time," Kathy Molnar says.

Myakka City's Karen Pitts attends a Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions performance for the first time with Pam Conrad, who is visiting from Ohio. "I'm looking forward to seeing the horses perform," Pitts says. "I've heard so much about them."

Myakka City's Betty Ann Brown enjoys some strawberry shortcake before seeing Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions perform. She had only seen them perform once before in Tampa. "I can't wait," she says. "I've been a horse fan since I was a baby."

Julie Herrmann presents the American flag during the National Anthem.

Myakka City's Chloe Butler shares her talent for whip cracking with the audience.

Myakka City's Madison Roberts shows off her whip cracking skills while using two whips.

Sumer Bray performs a baton twirling routine.

Damascus awes the crowd by lifting himself up after a command from Rebecca McCullough.

Little Willie, a rescue pony, follows the commands from Sydney McCullough as they go through obstacles.

Sydney McCullough, who is 14, gives a karate demonstration during a fundraiser at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions.

Julie Herrmann dazzles the crowd during "Operation Cowboy."

Rebecca McCullough, Sydney McCullough and Julie Herrmann perform in unison during "Operation Cowboy" in honor of veterans during the Horses and History fundraiser.

Myakka City's Chloe Butler and Madison Roberts, who are 15, get ready to show off their whip cracking talents.

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.