Lipizzan Association of North America

11/09/2024

11/09/2024

The Princess Royal attended a performance by the world’s oldest riding academy in London as it tours the UK for the first time in almost a decade.

Anne was treated to perfectly synchronised routines set to classical Viennese music by eight riders and up to 26 horses from the Spanish Riding School on Friday evening.

The academy, based in Vienna, Austria, has been maintaining and practising classical horsemanship in its Renaissance tradition of the High School for more than 450 years.

The princess, watching the tour’s opening night at OVO Arena Wembley from the royal box, joined model Lady Victoria Hervey, influencer Chuggs Wallis and thousands of fans at the show.

11/09/2024

In a sea of warmbloods during today’s open third level freestyle championship awards at the U.S. Dressage Finals, pint-sized Lipizzan Favory Rigitta II held his own, enjoying the victory gallop with his rider, Rachel Tomczak. The pair earned 10th place with a score of 65.82%

11/09/2024

11/09/2024

11/09/2024

Alf Athenstadt and Pluto Ancona at the opening of the America Dressage Institute in 1967 with NY City Prima Ballerina Suzanne Farrell and acclaimed choreographer George Balanchine.

11/09/2024

11/06/2024

11/06/2024

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Lipizzan horses, renowned for their elegance and strength, are famed for their remarkable ability to perform high-level dressage movements, including the extraordinary "airs above the ground." One of the most impressive maneuvers in their repertoire is the "Levade," where the horse balances on its hind legs, lifting its forelegs off the ground in a controlled and graceful manner. This move requires exceptional strength, balance, and training, showcasing the Lipizzan's power and poise. Originating from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, these horses have been bred and trained for centuries to master such complex movements, reflecting their superior athleticism and the deep bond between horse and rider. (𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬)

11/06/2024

🇦🇹 Herzliche Grüße von Conversano Patrizia aus Piber! Seit seiner Pensionierung im letzten Jahr genießt C. Patrizia seinen Ruhestand in seinem Geburtsort, wo er von den Gestütsmitarbeiter:innen bestens umsorgt wird. Bereiter Christian Bachingers zuverlässiger Meister der Schulquadrille hat jedoch seit seiner Pensionierung nicht nur die Hufe hochgelegt, sondern sich außerdem der Familiengründung gewidmet. Somit gibt es seit diesem Frühling vielversprechende Nachkommen unseres charmanten Conversano Patrizias.

🇺🇸 Greetings from Conversano Patrizia! Since his retirement last year, he has been enjoying his time at his place of birth in Piber where our team members of the stud farm are taking excellent care of him. Rider Christian Bachinger's master in the School Quadrille has however not only been putting his hooves up since his retirement: Our charming Conversano Patrizia has also become a father this spring! We are excited for his offspring and their future.