Gary and I went to see the Lipizanners in Columbus, GA a couple of weekends ago. For those of you unfamiliar with this breed, they perform dressage steps in unison. It is similar to a ballet where the stallions are the ballerinas. Currently used for show, this great breed was formerly used in battle in Europe for many years. General Patton saved the breed, very close to extinction, towards the end of World War II. Today the Lipizzaners are found at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria and also on select farms in Florida. It was truly amazing to watch these gorgeous animals perform.
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