Lipizzaner - Breed record

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Animal Ethnography

Horse breeds

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Geographical origin

Spain & Austria

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History

  • Renaissance: developped by the Hapsburgh monarchy

  • WWII: threatened with extinction; perpetuated by the US army

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Calibre / Size

  • 155-167 cm

  • Elegant head, large & expressive eyes, small & alert ears

  • Strong neck

  • Powerful shoulders

  • Muscular hindquarters

  • Strong limbs

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Performance

  • “The horse of royalty”; ultimate mount for classical horsemanship

  • Dressage

  • Driving competitions

  • Pleasure riding

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Temperament / Behaviour

  • Light & fast

  • Sturdy

  • Intelligent

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Anatomical / pathological particularities

Grey coat; foals are born dark and gradually lighten; become white between 6-10 yo

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Economiacl & ethical aspects