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Legendary White Stallions

The striking white Lipizzaner stallions of the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna have been thrilling audiences for centuries. During the winter public performance season, the horses execute breathtaking displays of carefully choreographed and synchronized movements known as high classical dressage. This film looks at how horses bred for war developed into living works of art.

Lipizzaner Foals

1m 39s

Far from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Lipizzaner foals begin life with their mothers in the hills of Western Styria on the Piber Stud Farm. Surprisingly, the young horses are born dark brown or black, gradually turning white over time. A few remain brown as adults. The foals live much as wild horses do, but there are regular social interactions with humans to build trust early-on.

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    The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions

    S31 E11 - 1m 47s

    For 450 years, Lipizzaner stallions have been performing for audiences in Austria's capital. The stallions go through extensive training at the Spanish Riding School, where they learn to perform acrobatic feats and synchronized movements known as high classical dressage. "Legendary White Stallions" premieres Wednesday, May 1 at 8/7c (check local listings)

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    Legendary White Stallions Preview

    S31 E11 - 31s

    The striking white Lipizzaner stallions of the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna have been thrilling audiences for centuries. "Legendary White Horses" premieres Wednesday, May 1 at 8/7c (check local listings).

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