Gentle, intelligent, and obedient, Appaloosas are remarkable horses. Known for their spots, the breed is flashy to look at. They make wonderful trail companions because of their sturdy bodies and trustworthy temperaments. What type of horse is best for trail Read more…
A Standardbred is a true diamond in the rough. The breed can be found in just about every discipline a horse can do-jumping, dressage, carriage driving, western pleasure, and even fox hunting. Can any horse be a dressage horse? Can Read more…
Bay is the most common colour for Standardbreds, but brown, black, chestnut, or gray also are found. Can Standardbreds be Pinto? Standardbreds are often bay or brown, but they do come in many other colors! Black, grey, chestnut and even Read more…
The Lipizzans were eventually settled in temporary quarters in Wimsbach, until the breeding stock returned to Piber in 1952, and the stallions returned to the Spanish Riding School in 1955. Where are the Lipizzan stallions? western AustriaThe Piber Federal Stud Read more…
The Akhal-Teke, due to its natural athleticism, can be a sport horse, good at dressage, show jumping, eventing, racing, and endurance riding. Are Akhal-Tekes good for jumping? In addition to Thoroughbred-style flat racing, Akhal-Tekes have had great success in other Read more…
The name, “Lipizzaner”, comes from the original breeding farm that started with Spanish horses, in Lipica (Lipizza in Italian) in what is now Slovenia. Are Lipizzaner stallions from Portugal or Spain? Ramsey: Speaking of horses did you ever see those Read more…
While Akhal-Teke horses of course excel at endurance riding, they are tremendous all-around athletes. In addition to Thoroughbred-style flat racing, Akhal-Tekes have had great success in other disciplines, including Dressage, Jumping, and naturally, Eventing. Why are Akhal-Teke horse so rare? Read more…
Slovenia. The Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16th century. Its name derives from one of the earliest stud farms established, which was located near Lipica (spelled “Lipizza” in Italian), then part of Austria-Hungary and today a village in Slovenia Read more…
The Lipizzan had its genetic origins in Spain from stock, which included Spanish and Moroccan Barb blood. Barb were used for all purposes, but their athletic skill and intelligence were especially valued in the classical riding practiced in the Renaissance. Read more…
Options for visiting the Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Take a guided tour of the Spanish Riding School. Attend the Spanish Riding School morning exercises. See the Lipizzaner horses at a Spanish Riding School Performance in Vienna. See the foals Read more…