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Lipizzaner Horses of Vienna Star in World Heritage Spotlight
A report from Vienna details the Lipizzaner Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, bred by the Austrian government for dressage. The breed, originating near Lipazzan, captivates visitors with elaborate horse ballet performances to piano or organ music in the Imperial Palace setting. The horses, famed since the 16th century, survived WWII thanks to Gen. George Patton, with tours to the United States in 1952 and 1964 and plans for a 1971 visit. The horses require patient training, with riders receiving civil servant status and pension after age 64, while retired horses live at Pybet stud.
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