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Lipizzan
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Lipizzan Description |
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The Lipizzans
are also known as Lipizzaners. It is a well-known breed,
but are quite rare, with only 3,000 purebred Lipizzans
remaining in the world today. The Lipizzans are a result
of breeding Arabians brought with the Moors to Spanish
native breeds. It makes it home in Spain today. Lipizzans
are the principle breed in use at the Spanish Riding
School, where they are also bred. The Spanish Riding
School seeks to continue the art of classical horsemanship
and the Lipizzaners are well suited to the task. Because
they are very docile, they are very suitable for younger
mounts. Though the Lipizzans are small, they are very
powerful. They can live up to 35 years or more. They
mature around 10 years or so. They are elegant, noble
animals, but from the age of eight months to three years,
they are scraggly and spindly. They can display a firery
temperament when being ridden or turned out. Their regal
bearing more than makes up for their small stature.
They have a sturdy body and a short, strong neck. Their
head are similar to Arabians, especially the small ears
and the shape of the nose. Its legs are short and strong
and its shoulders are heavy. The tail and mane are thick
and luxurious, with the tail being carried high. Usually
the Lipizzan is born black, brown or gray and lightens
to white between six and ten years of age. They have
dark skin, so when it is wet, they appear gray. Lipizzans
can appear in other colors, including black, bay and
roan, but these darker colors are bred out and are very
rare today. |
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