Lipizzaner

Lipizzan horses are a fairly rare breed. They originate from village Lipica( meaning small linden), after which they are named.This was part of Austro-Hungarian Empire, now Republic of Slovenia. The breed was created through crossing of Neapolitan, Danish, Spanish and later Arab horses with primarily domestic (Karst horse) mares, but also mares of  spanish origin. The Stud farm was bought 1580 and started to exist.

Lipizzans measure between 15 and 16.1 hands (hh)

Lipizzans have long heads, sturdy, muscular necks and deep jaws and small ears. They have large expressive eyes and often have flared nostrils.

The Lipizzan is a Baroque style horse and has a broad muscular body, broad chest, a high tails and muscular legs and shoulders, with small feet.

Most Lipizzans are grey in colour (although born darker), however a few rarer varieties can be solid bay or black in colour

Originally used for miltary purposes in the 17th and 18th century, however now more commonly used as dressage and display horses due to their ability to be highly trained and disciplines. A popular member of the famous Spanish Riding School.