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Lippizans,
the oldest ceremonial horse breed in Europe, originated in Lippiza, a small
village near Triest. The original stud-farm was founded in 1580 for the royal
family of the Hapsburgs under the following principles:
" ... here the best horses are to be bred for trotting in Kaiser's court. They are to be the most excellent and most tolerant horses. They are to walk on hard and rocky surfaces, where little grass grows."
Hungarian breeding
of Lippizaners dates back to 1806, and is centered around the 800 meter high
Bükk Plateau. This environment is ideally suited to the breed, and young colts
are
kept here until they are 3 years old. The Lippizaners bred around the village
of Szilvásvárad are those most suited for carriage-use, to which the many
awards won by Hungarians in international carriage competions will attest.
A full-range of horse-related activities and accomodations/board are available:
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Stud farm visits (by carriage,
if desired): Hungarian National Stud Farm &/or private stud farms. -
Horse shows.
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Tours on horseback.
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Carriage-driving courses.
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Dressage instruction.
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Horse camps for children.
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Riding-school training for beginners through advanced riders.
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