There are an estimated 11,602 purebred individuals world-wide, with approximately 981 purebred Lipizzans in North America. Are Lipizzaner horses rare? The Lipizzan breed is rare, with an estimated global population of about 3,000 horses, including about 600 in North America. This population originated from imports of the last 30 years. Read more…
Patton’s order to save hundreds of Lipizzaner Stallions from being eaten by Soviets. Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment took part in a Czech ceremony this week commemorating Operation Cowboy, a mission Gen. George Patton entrusted to the same unit in the closing days of World War II. Who saved Read more…
The original Lipizzaner breeding stud farm is actually Lipica Stud, located in Slovenia. Lipica Stud became a heritage site for being a “cultural monument of historic importance for Slovenia”. Where are the Lipizzaner horses now? The Piber Federal Stud Farm is dedicated to the breeding of Lipizzan horses. It is Read more…