The future stars of the Spanish Riding School are raised here in Western Styria at the Lipizzaner Stud Piber. In 1798, Piber was first mentioned in the records as a remount depot, where the army horses were trained. Surrounded by farms and alpine pastures, the location resembles where the horses were first raised in Slovenia. … Read more
At the full capacity of 81 boxes, the Spanish Riding School stallions take their summer vacation at Heldenberg. In 2010, Lipizzan Training Center served as another place where the horses could train before they mastered the School Quadrille. On average, their training takes six years. In addition to July and August, they also get up … Read more
In addition to the Imperial stables, the Stallburg, there are two large halls – one open air and the other indoors at the Spanish Riding School. Witness the fascinating performances and morning training at the Spanish Riding School. You also have the option to reserve the space to elevate your events, such as weddings. You … Read more
Welcome to the Hofburg Imperial Palace Vienna, a place with more than seven centuries of history. The Hapsburg Dynasty began the practice of breeding and dressage of the Lipizzaner horses in their stables—which today is famously known as the Spanish Riding School. The Lipizzaner breed of horses has been nurtured here since the 16th century. … Read more
Here are some interesting facts about the Spanish Riding School you probably did not know – Spanish Riding School is the Oldest Riding Academy Spanish Riding School was founded in Vienna in 1572 and is the world’s oldest surviving riding academy. So the morning training has been as it was since its beginning. New Foals … Read more