The Lipazanner Stallions

**slleipnir** · 10-30-2007, 08:20 PM

I went to see the Lipazanner Stallions tonight. I had seen them before, but I was still impressed. They are stunning animals!

He was rearing, but my camera was acting up D:

more coming

**slleipnir** · 10-30-2007, 08:25 PM

He was doing a leap lol. He jumped completely off the ground

This was the andalusian (sp?)

Lipizanners from Europe (Austria especially) appearantly are heavily branded like this one

few more coming

**slleipnir** · 10-30-2007, 08:28 PM

He has one on his face, and other side too..I think one on his leg too...

Another Andalusian. He was dancing

Sorry for so many. Hope you enjoyed.

**I_luv_rusty** · 10-30-2007, 08:33 PM

Nice pictures!

I saw them a few years ago in Florida. Their amazing horses, I loved it. I wish I could see them again though, since that was yrs ago when I was way younger and I didn't care as much as I would now.

**critter crazy** · 10-30-2007, 08:35 PM

Great Pics!! Awsome!!! I Love Lipizanners!! Such amazing Horses!!

**K9soul** · 10-30-2007, 09:01 PM

Beautiful pictures, thank you for posting all of them. I enjoyed them all

**Vermontcat** · 10-30-2007, 09:17 PM

I love Lipizzaner and Andalusian horses!

I saw the Lipizzaners here in Vermont a few summers ago.
I just love when they get totally airborne.
You got some great photos of them, thanks for posting them.

**KYS** · 10-30-2007, 09:18 PM

Thank you so much for posting.
I have always wanted to see the Lipazzane's and never have,
so your pictures were very much enjoyed.

**buttercup132** · 10-30-2007, 09:26 PM

Wow he can really stay on!!
I'd love to go to one of those shows.

**dukedogsmom** · 10-31-2007, 01:31 AM

Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing. I saw them once when I was a little girl but I can't remember them

And I had forgotten this but do you know their winter home is here in Florida? One of my coworkers went a few years ago. I really need to go. I'll have to see how far they are from me. When I do go, you can bet that I'll take tons of pics.
http://www.hlipizzans.com/welcome.htm

**Miss Z** · 10-31-2007, 05:41 AM

Wow, I've always wondered how long it takes to learn to sit to a capriole/croupade (sp?), looks like this rider can still do it even when he loses his stirrup!

Thanks for sharing these great pics.

**Freedom** · 10-31-2007, 08:30 AM

Gorgeous photos, thanks for taking the time to post them for us! I've not seen these horses, yet. They were here about 2 months bakc, and Ijsut couldn't get to the show. Beautiful!

**cyber-sibes** · 10-31-2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by slleipnir

OMG, just stunning! Anyone else ever read Magrite Henry books? She had one about Lippizans and the training at the Vienna Academy, and I recall studying the illustrations for this move - (a capriole?)
I remember seeing them live years and years ago when I was young. One big change I notice is that now there are several women riders,too. When I saw them, they were all ridden by men. I think you took alot of very nice photos considering how fast they move!

**slleipnir** · 10-31-2007, 12:01 PM

Me and my friend were talking about that too....this ride had a lot of female riders...probably half or a little more than half were female.

**kimlovescats** · 10-31-2007, 12:15 PM

I haven't seen or heard of these in years! I've always loved them! Sure wish I could see them in person some day too! Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing these with us!

Kim