“Las Vegas has seen countless remarkable performances, but few can match the sheer spectacle of Shania Twain’s 2014 show. Amid a stage set with hauntingly beautiful cinematics and three female string instrumentalists creating an ethereal atmosphere, Shania Twain made her entrance in a truly unforgettable way — riding a majestic white horse.
Yes, you read that right: Shania Twain, clad in a dazzling white gown and fluffy robe, gracefully trotted onto the stage atop her noble steed. The horse, performing with just as much flair as its rider, elegantly pranced to center stage and bowed three times, with Shania (then 49) in perfect harmony. This Cinderella-like moment, accompanied by her smooth rendition of “You’re Still the One,” quickly became a viral sensation, racking up 37 million views on YouTube.
Despite battling Lyme disease, which had impacted her voice, Shania’s performance was as enchanting as ever. Ironically, she contracted the disease while riding horses in 2003. Her love for these majestic animals was evident throughout the show, and even in her 2020 home performance for “ACM Presents: Our Country At Home,” where a white horse playfully nuzzled her as she sang.
Shania’s bond with horses remains strong, though her 2024 Glastonbury Festival plans to recreate the Las Vegas moment were thwarted. Nevertheless, her Las Vegas performance stands as a testament to her enduring charisma and the magical connection between her, her horse, and her audience.”