Lipizzaner Stallions

Saturday, April 16

Leaping and Bounding into Austin

Lipizzaner Stallions were brought over from Europe to provide a family oriented arena attraction 35 years ago by producer Gary Lashinsky. Lashinsky has purchased the horses from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and the Piber Stud Farm. He has gotten technical advice from the former Vienna director, hence the reason much of the performance mirrors that prestigious program.

Lashinsky buys the horses when they are two to four years old. The next six to eight years are spent training them in dressage (harmony between horse and rider) as well as the hectic show environment. They must get used to traveling together and dealing with the lights, music, crowds, and applause. Some of the Lippizans keep up with the hectic road schedule into their early 30’s.

Walt Disney’s “The Miracle of the White Stallion” depicted General Patton’s rescue of the stallions during World War II and garnered attention and admiration for these animals around America. The Lipizzan show horses are still dazzling American spectators with incredible maneuvers in 2005. This unique breed has transitioned from a horse of war to a living form of equestrian art. The show maintains a traditional, yet entertaining performance which features a segment called the “Airs Above the Ground”. Spectators are treated to thrilling leaps and techniques once used to protect and defend riders on the battlefield.

The Spanish Andalusian, the ancestral forefather of the Lippizan, has a special presentation set to traditional Spanish music. The pride of Spain is responsible for founding many breeds known today. As their own breed, the Andulasian, named after a Spanish province, dates back to the 8th century with the Moorish invasion of Spain. As well as being seen in saddle, the rider performs all the maneuvers of the Grand Prix Olympic level dressage while guiding the horse through his paces.

The current tour features 12 to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers with new music and choreography. This anniversary addition has a major emphasis on historical background of the horse. Whether you are a horse lover or not, this show is graceful and magical to witness.

Tickets for The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions at the Frank Erwin Center Saturday, April 16 at 2PM & 7:30PM are $20.50 and $24.50 and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS: $2 off juniors 12 and under and seniors 62 and over, $5 off for groups of 20 or more. Groups should call the Group Sales department at 512-471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com.

FOR HORSE LOVERS!

Tack and Grooming Clinic
Saturday, April 16, 5:45PM

Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, the Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a great experience to be enjoyed by your group or organization. Come and experience 425 years of history through an equestrian work of art, an equine ballet not to be rivaled - the “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions.

Come with your group before the evening performance and learn more about these beautiful horses. Group Sales ticket holders may enter through the Red River doors at 5:30PM. At 7:30PM, this spectacular event begins - so prepare to have an amazing evening! Call 512-471-7744 and reserve your space today for this pre-show event.