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SPONSORING
MORNING E XERCISE
Support the Lipizzaners!
Daily training for the “High School of Classical Horsemanship”
Are you looking for a special gift?
We are looking for sponsors for our Lipizzaners!
The Morning Exercise offers an insight into the years of training of the
Lipizzaners by their riders. Watch and experience our young stallions
with their grey coats and our “white stars”, the fully trained School Stallions. During the Morning Exercise the riders and their horses do simple relaxing exercises and exercises aimed at refining and perfecting a
certain movement.
It’s hard to believe, but the world famous Lipizzaners are listed as
an endangered domestic breed – worldwide a total of approx. 5.000
animals exist today. Help us preserve Europe’s oldest horse breed for
future generations!
With our sponsorship scheme private individuals and business enterprises can support our Lipizzaners in a very personal way. Or are
you stuck for a unique gift? Whether it’s a foal, a mare or a celebrated School Stallion – your sponsorship entitles you to a very special relationship with your chosen protégé. For a whole year, accompany
“your” Lipizzaner in the “nursery” on the mountain pastures, in the
historical stables in Vienna or even during a performance in the
Winter Riding School: we will be more than happy to help you choose
your favourite horse.
Depending on their respective daily exercise programme, the stallions
are individually saddled and bridled. Identify the background of the
riders’ work through careful observation: the horse learns to understand and follow the aids given by his rider in order to accomplish a certain lesson. Through the specific strengthening and building up of the
muscles, the horses’ natural movements are developed into the perfect
figures of the “High School”. As the famous classical school jumps are
not practised on a daily basis, they can only be seen occasionally during the Morning Exercise. Immediately after dismounting, the riders
give their charges their deserved reward: a titbit from the pocket of the
rider’s tailcoat.
PERFORMANCES
GUIDED TOURS
Experience the High School of Classical Horsemanship
Take a look behind the scenes of the Spanish Riding School
Witness the result of years of training in more than 70 classical performances in the dignified setting of the baroque Winter Riding School –
from the young, boisterous stallion who has only just started his
training to the fully trained School Stallion, who enchants the audience with his performance in the School Quadrille, in the Schools
on and above the Ground and on the Long Rein.
The Lipizzaners are Europe’s oldest horse breed. These intelligent and
lively horses originating from Spanish, Italian and oriental bloodlines,
with their classic physique and powerful grace, are ideally suited for the
representative style of the High School of Classical Horsemanship.
A majority of theses performances are presented live in German and
English. Every year the Spanish Riding School goes on tour all over
the world. During these periods the presentations in Vienna include
guest performances by the Federal Stud Piber, home to the famous
Lipizzaners, where experienced drivers demonstrate their skills in
horse-drawn historical carriages. Each individual part of these programmes is also explained in German and English.
An exclusive tour of the Spanish Riding School takes you to the
various locations which account for the special charm of this establishment: The Winter Riding School, a gem of baroque architecture;
the Summer Riding School with the world’s largest oval horse walker;
the Stallburg, Vienna’s most significant Renaissance building where
the Lipizzaner stallions are stabled.
E V E N T S A N D C E L E B R AT I O N S
E V E N T S A N D C E L E B R AT I O N S
An exclusive setting for special occasions
An exclusive setting for special occasions
The Reception Rooms
The Stallburg – Vienna’s oldest Renaissance courtyard
The three Reception Rooms of the Spanish Riding School form
the perfect setting for exclusive receptions and events for up to 150
guests. Guests can be ushered directly from the Reception Rooms to
the Winter Riding School – just as in imperial times – to enjoy a performance of the “White Ballet”.
Since autumn 2008 the historical Stallburg can also be booked for
exclusive events. Vienna’s oldest, to this day intact Renaissance courtyard which dates back to the 16th century has been equipped with
a mobile roof construction making it available for special occasions
throughout the year. Where else in the world do Lipizzaner stallions
watch festivities and events from their boxes?
All three rooms offer a spectacular view of the Michaelerplatz, one of
Vienna’s most beautiful city squares. The incomparable charm of this
location makes every event into a very special experience.
The baroque Winter Riding School
Reception Room “Imperial Horses”
57 m2
Reception Room “Imperial Studs”
43 m2
Reception Room “Winter Riding School” 34 m2
Emperor Charles VI commissioned Joseph Emanuel Fischer von
Erlach to build this gem of baroque architecture which was completed in 1735 and which is without doubt the world’s most beautiful
riding hall. The beauty of the Spanish Riding School as a venue lies
in its ability to be the perfect answer for events of all sizes – from the
smallest gathering to a grand occasion.
LIPIZZANER STUD FARM
PIBER MEETS VIENNA
Home of the Lipizzaners
Lipizzaner Stud Piber pays a visit to Vienna
Since 1920 the stud has been the home of the famous Lipizzaners. It
is located in the West Styrian village of Piber – approx. 230 km south
of Vienna. Here breeding expertise of more than 430 years is maintained in order to preserve this special type of horse for which the
Spanish Riding School is world famous.
All over the world, the Spanish Riding School and its Lipizzaner stallions are famous and loved – but not everyone is familiar with where the
horses come from and what actually happens before the young stallions come to Vienna for their training. With our summer programme
“Piber meets Vienna” which takes place during the School Stallions’
well-earned summer break we would like to give our guests the opportunity to learn more about what goes on at our stud.
The Lipizzaner World Piber offers a wide range of interesting sites:
the covered yards with the foals or the adjacent show farrier. The
adventure path provides children with exciting diversions and offers wonderful walks around the stud. Equipped with a hobby horse
these excursions turn into magnificent rides and if the quiz is answered correctly, there’s even a prize! The reception rooms in the Castle
offer a wide range of possibilities for every type of event: weddings,
seminars, exhibitions, etc.
For further information please refer to: www.piber.com
From the very beginning, the Lipizzaner was not only predestined
for the High School of Classical Horsemanship, the horses were also
always bred for their outstanding qualities as carriage horses. This
summer programme therefore not only shows young, playful stallions who have hitherto spent their lives in total freedom up in the
mountain pastures of Styria and brood mares with their delightful
young foals but also various historical carriages and traditional uniforms.
HELDENBERG
Lipizzaner Summer Quarters and Training Centre
Since the summer of 2005 the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish
Riding School spend their summer break in Lower Austria in
Heldenberg, which is located approx. 70km north of Vienna. In 2010
it will be possible to stable and train the stallions here all year round.
To date the state-of-the-art stables were only used for a couple of weeks
during July and August when the stallions enjoy their well-earned summer break. In spring 2010 this facility will include a new riding hall
which will offer room for 300 spectators.
THE SOUVENIR SHOP
Keepsakes from an unforgettable visit
Treasure the memory of an unforgettable day filled with stunning
impressions of the Spanish Riding School with a souvenir from
our shop. Select a gift for your family and friends at home or treat
yourself to a charming keepsake from the world of the Lipizzaners.
Discover trendy jewellery and fashion, delicacies from Austria, interesting books and videos on classical horsemanship and the history of
the Spanish Riding School, exquisite china, postcards, etc.
VISIT US
HOW TO FIND US
Directions to the Spanish Riding School
Finding your way by public transport:
Tramway:
1, 2 or D, get off at Kärntner Ring/Oper or Burgring
62, get off at Kärntner Ring/Oper.
Bus:
U1, U2 or U4, get off at Karlsplatz
U3, get off at Herrengasse
Bus:
2A, get off at Michaelerplatz
3A, get off at Habsburgergasse
Our partners:
SPANISCHE HOFREITSCHULE – BUNDESGESTÜT PIBER
Gesellschaft öffentlichen Rechts
A-1010 Vienna, Michaelerplatz 1
Tel.: +43 1 533 90 31, Fax: +43 1 533 90 32 40
office@srs.at, www.srs.at