Lipizzaner Horse Reviews
Newest Review: ... Andalusian horse to Austria and founded the court stud at Kladrub, then in 1580, his brother, Archduke Charles II, ... more
... established a similar stud at Lipizza (now Lipica) in modern day Slovenia. It is here that the breed got its name.
The Lipizzaner is characterised by its grey coat (though bay and black do exist, they are considered rare) and as with all other grey horses they have black skin and dark eyes. They (and all other grey horses) are born dark, usually bay or black and grow lighter as they mature. Most Lipizzans measure between 14.2hh and 15.2hh but those bred closer to the original carriage-horse type are taller, approaching 16....morePrice Comparison for Lipizzaner Horse
Customer Lipizzaner Horse Reviews (1)
by WackoStepho - written on 20/08/10
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The Lipizzan or Lipizzaner as it is also known, is a breed of horse known for its association with the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria where horses perform classical dressage, including highly controlled and stylized jumps and other complicated movements. The breed dates back to the 16th century when it was developed by the House of Habsburg from Spanish and local stock. The Lipizzan was established when a powerful yet agile horse was needed for both military uses and also for use in the fashionable and rapidly growing riding schools for the nobility of central Europe. In 1562, the Habsburg Emperor Maximillian II brought the Spanish ... Read the complete review
