Lipizzaner

The baroque white horse of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, famous for executing dramatic, high-school leaps ('airs above the ground').

Height14.2 - 15.2 hands (58 - 62 inches)

Weight1,000 - 1,150 lbs (450 - 520 kg)

Lifespan25 - 32 years

TemperamentIntelligent

History & Origin

Bred by the Habsburg monarchy in Lipica (now Slovenia) in 1580, crossing Spanish Andalusian, Barb, and Arabian genetics to create the ultimate military stallion.

Feeding & Dietary Needs

Baroque metabolism. Requires high-quality Timothy hay and strict grain restriction to preserve skeletal joint health.