CONDITIONS OF ORIGIN OF THE PURE BRED LIPIZZANER-

(established under art.6 paragraph 2 of the internal rules of procedure of LIF) 

(revised text 2001)

 

1.Lipizzaner horses can be registered as purebred in a studbook, only if they originate in direct line from: -

-the eight nowadays used stallion lines (CONVERSANO, FAVORY, INCITATO, MAESTOSO, NEAPOLITANO, PLUTO, SIGLAVY, TULIPAN),and

-the breeding stallions as used in the former court stud farm of Lippiza (1580 - 1915), and

- the mare families, arisen from traditional Lipizzaner breeding and nowadays recognized.

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2. Occasionally horses of Arabian, Andalusian, Lusitanian of Kladrubian origin can be recognized in a pedigree of a Lipizzaner, provided that traditionally accepted studs have crossed in those horses.

 

Directives for the Judges of Lipizzan Horses at the Selections.

 

The most important first trait to be judged is the breed character, all the body parts of the horse can come thereafter.

 

Definition of the outward appearance:

Among the different breeds, the Lipizzan has an exclusive position.

This cultural breed is considered to be he most ancient in Europe.

As a parade horse, the Lipizzan shows nobleness, expression and talent for dressage and carriage.

He must have a moderate nature (well balanced) and a good character.

The mody is rectangular and the ideal height is between 1.55 and 1.58 at withers.

The traditional grey colour is dominant.

 

A) Type

Both the riding and driving horse type are accepted in Lipizzan breed. Both should be judged within its special character, extremities should be disliked. the subconvex profile throughout the body with rounded outlines is typical for the breed.

 

B) Height

Average height, to be measured at the withers is for males 1.55 - 1.58 m, at the age of 6. It must be perfected and pointed out by scientific approach.

Bigger or smaller horses must be harmonious in extra good breed character.

 

C) Colour

The grey colour is dominant. Brown and black occur and should remain, all other colours are disliked.

 

D) Attitude

A natural ability for concentration wit a great disposition for collected work in High School and/or large endurance for riding and driving work.

 

E) Movements

Proud and elevated action. Long, elegant and in complete balance in walk, trot and canter.

 

F) Head

Well proportioned, of medium length, narrow and dry, with not too pronounced lower jaw and the cheek inclined to be round.

A slightly convex profile belongs to the breed character, the too fine (arabic) and the too convex (ram head) should occur only in low frequency.

The eyes intend to be large and dark, expressive and confident, the ears are of medium length, fine and expressive.

 

G) Neck

Medium length, arched with a narrow mainline, the junction between head and neck is not to narrow, the neck is deep in the base and well inserted between the shoulders, rising up from the the withers without interruption.

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Horses A. Dressage

 

The most important first trait to be judged is the breed character, all the body parts of the horse can come thereafter.

Definition of the outward appearance:
Among the different breeds, the Lipizzan has an exclusive position.
This cultural breed is considered to be he most ancient in Europe.
As a parade horse, the Lipizzan shows nobleness, expression and talent for dressage and carriage.
He must have a moderate nature (well balanced) and a good character.
The body is rectangular and the ideal height is between 1.55 and 1.58 at withers.
The traditional grey colour is dominant.

A) Type
Both the riding and driving horse type are accepted in Lipizzan breed. Both should be judged within its special character, extremities should be disliked. The subconvex profile throughout the body with rounded outlines is typical for the breed.

B) Height
Average height, to be measured at the withers is for males 1.55 - 1.58 m, at the age of 6. It must be perfected and pointed out by scientific approach.
Bigger or smaller horses must be harmonious in extra good breed character.

C) Colour
The grey colour is dominant. Brown and black occur and should remain, all other colours are disliked.

D) Attitude
A natural ability for concentration with a great disposition for collected work in High School and/or large endurance for riding and driving work.

E) Movements
Proud and elevated action. Long, elegant and in complete balance in walk, trot and canter.

F) Head
Well proportioned, of medium length, narrow and dry, with not too pronounced lower jaw and the cheek inclined to be round.
A slightly convex profile belongs to the breed character, the too fine (arabic) and the too convex (ram head) should occur only in low frequency.
The eyes intend to be large and dark, expressive and confident, the ears are of medium length, fine and expressive.

G) Neck
Medium length, arched with a narrow mainline, the junction between head and neck is not to narrow, the neck is deep in the base and well inserted between the shoulders, rising up from the the withers without interruption.

 

By Andreas Hausberger Maître Ecuyer à l’Ecole Espagnole de Vienne