Description: History of Lipizzan Breed, Breeder of purebred registered Lipizzans, located in the Mid-Atlantic region, northern Shenandoah Valley, eastern West Virginia, USA. Standing 261 Maestoso Samira XXI.
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The Lipizzan (or Lipizzaner) History Lipizzans trace their history back to the early 1560's after the Moorish occupation of Spain. This breed is almost 450 years old, making it one of the oldest pure breeds in the world. Others are the Arabian and Andalusian form which the Lipizzan is derived. Some say the Pyranees horse called Vilanos was mixed in to produce a taller stronger horse for carrying knights in armor. Emperor Maximilian II of Austria brought Spanish horses to Austria about 1562 and founded the c
The Hapsburg monarchy (of the Austro-Hungarian empire) built a winter riding hall and school in 1572. They replaced it with a new riding hall and school in 1735 in the imperial palace in Vienna. This happened as part of the major rebuilding of Vienna after the repulsion of the Turks. The finest stallions from Lipizza were sent to Vienna each year at age 4. This was the purpose for which they were bred.
The first purpose of the school is to perpetuate the art of classical horsemanship. This includes the training of the young riders and the horses according to the principals of dressage. This was art for arts’ sake. The second purpose of the Spanish Riding School is the breeding of the Lipizzan horses. Only the best are kept to continue the line. The Empress Maria Theresa enjoyed leading the Womens’ Carrousel in the riding hall. This was an elaborate pageant of horses under saddle and pulling carriages .