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DRESSAGE SADDLE PADS
Dressage Saddle Pads w/ Embroidered Imperial Crown Baroque “L”
- Our generously sized dressage pads are 44 inches x 28 inches and have proven large enough for even the biggest barreled of Lipizzans and large saddles. (More Information)
DVDs
Documentaries and Movies about Lipizzan Horses
Starring Lipizzans and with Lipizzans in supporting roles
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna - New from L.A.N.A. and new to North America, this is a classic and beautiful video from the Spanish Riding School, now available as a DVD in English. (More Information)
Florian- This is the original 1940 movie starring Lipizzan stallions Pluto II-1 and Neapolitano Conversana. During the time of the Emperor, an exceptional Lipizzan colt is born. Two people, a devoted groom and an aristocratic woman, find love for one another through their love of the Lipizzan and their search for each other and for the lost remarkable stallion. (More information)
Disney’s Miracle of the White Stallions- This is the classic 1963 Disney film based on a true story, released for the first time in many years, and now on DVD. The famous Lipizzaner Stallions and the breeding mares and foals are threatened by the ravages of World War II. The SRS staff under the guidance of Colonel Podhajsky risk their lives to... (More information)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians- This movie features Pluto Calcedona, father of Pluto Bona, in the role of Buffalo Bill’s own horse. In the satiric comedy directed by Robert Altman, Buffalo Bill (Paul Newman) plans to expand on his own successful Wild West show by hiring Chief Sitting Bull to appear in the show. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President of the United States and General Custer. (More information)
Into the West- This movie stars a Lipizzan from the British Isles as the beautiful and magical horse, Tir-na-nog. This is a story about two imaginative gypsy/ tinker/ traveler boys, living in a dreary Dublin tenement with their hapless widowed drinking father. But the atmosphere brightens considerably when the children’s grandfather, who remains a traveler and does not approve of their city life, brings them a beautiful white horse whom he has found near the Irish Sea. For a while, they all live happily in the flat, but when... (More information)
Patton- This biography was partly filmed in Austria, with a Lipizzan in a supportive role as General Patton’s horse. This is the classic movie about General George S. Patton, the man who ordered the rescue and protection of the Spanish Riding School. This film focuses on the volatile years of World War II. This 2-disc Collector’s Edition features a commentary by Francis Ford Coppola who was the screenwriter, several documentaries about Patton, photo galleries, and the full musical score.(More information)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
(20th Anniversary Edition)- Director Terry Gilliam (of Monty Python) and an all-star cast including John Neville, Eric Idle, Oliver Reed, Jonathan Pryce and Uma Thurman deliver this fantastic tale of an 18th century aristocrat, Baron von Munchausen, mounted on his elegant Lipizzan, as he tries to save a town from defeat by the invading Turks. The Baron’s stories are outrageous and fanciful visual delights. (More information)
Robin Hood (Unrated Director’s Cut)- You know the story of Robin Hood: nobleman goes green, lives in the forest, robs from the rich, gives to the poor. But in this 2010 Ridley Scott version, it is a powerful Lipizzan starring as Robin Hood's horse who steals your attention from Russell Crowe, Kate Blanchett, Max von Sydow and William Hurt in a retelling of the late 12th century story. While it is an anachronism that a Lipizzan would be in England in 1190, the horse is too beautiful to make this matter. (More information)
The Three Musketeers- This movie was filmed in Austria, with Lipizzans in supportive roles. Cardinal Richelieu devises an evil plot: he will form an alliance with enemy England by way of the mysterious Milady. Rochefort, the Cardinal’s right-hand man, announces the official disbanding of the King’s Musketeers. Three, however, refuse to throw down their swords: Athos the fighter and drinker, Porthos, the pirate and lover, and Aramis, the priest and poet... (More information)
NOTE: all DVDs are in the NTSC format, the standard for the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, some parts of Central and South America, and some parts of Asia.
BOOKS
Workbooks from the Spanish School 1948-1951- This marvelous book, filled with the author’s own line drawings, are the closest an outsider can come to hearing and seeing the daily lessons of horse and rider training at the Spanish Riding School. (More information)
Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage: A Search for a Classical Alternative - One of the most outspoken critics of the modern dressage world reveals some disturbing facts about the physical, anatomical, and mental effects through official dressage guidelines as issued by the German Horse Society (FN) on horses. By comparing these with philosophies of masters of classical riding such as La Gueriniere and Baucher, he shows possible solutions to the challenging situation of modern competitive dressage. (More information)
My Horses, My Teachers- In this book, Colonel Alois Podhajsky, Director of the Spanish Riding from 1930-1964, writes of his experiences in training and showing his horses, he shows how each horse contributed to his learning of the equestrian art and how patience combined with understanding and affection can produce amazing results. This is a highly readable book, full of gems of insight. (More information)
Dressage Masters: Techniques and Philosophies of Four Legendary Trainers
- The Dressage Masters are: Klaus Balkenhol, Ernst Hoyos (formerly of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna), Dr. Uwe Schulter-Baumer, George Theodorescu
- Insightful interviews with four legendary trainers - includes descriptions and sequence photographs of exercises and other teaching and competition techniques. (More information)
The American Lipizzan: A Pictorial History- This is the only book on the history of the Lipizzan breed in the Americas and was published by the Lipizzan Association of North America. The American Lipizzan chronicles the early importations, gives a brief overview of European breed history, and includes charts, pedigrees and over 100 photographs. This informative book documents the versatility of the Lipizzan in America. (More information)
The Hungarian Driving Style- We have acquired a small supply of this out-of-print classic book on the history, lore, culture, art and technique of driving in the traditional style of the Hungarians, known throughout the world for their skill and many competition wins in all areas of driving. The Hungarians and Austrians value Lipizzans as driving horses, and driving is a routine part of their training. This book is a treasure of information and a clear how-to book for the novice or the expert. (More information)
The Complete Training of Horse and Rider- The Complete Training of Horse and Rider in the Principles of Classical Horsemanship was written by Colonel Alois Podhajsky, Director of the Spanish Riding from 1930-1964. In this book, he describes in a detailed and practical fashion the step-by-step methods of training horses and riders at the Spanish Riding School. (More information)
The Art of Horsemanship: Xenophon and other classical writers
- This is the earliest known work on what became techniques of training and riding classical dressage. It will humble you to realize that this description of gentle and sensitive work with horses was written 23 centuries ago. The wonderful treatise is filled with useful information, applicable today. This edition includes... (More information)
Breaking and Riding: with Military Commentaries- The return of a classic! One of the most important works ever written on dressage, this landmark work, first published in 1902, is finally back in print. A fundamental text in classical dressage, Breaking and Riding is more relevant than ever with its emphasis on lightness and forwardness in dressage. Yes, James Fillis is the inventor of the fillis stirrup irons, still used by nearly all dressage riders to this day. (More information)
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders- Charles de Kunffy was born in Hungary and raised in the Classical tradition of training and riding - the tradition of the Spanish Riding School of Budapest (which ended with WW II) and the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, which continues to this day. In this book he describes a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider’s actions can influence the horse. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on... (More information)
The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse: Manege Patterns- Charles de Kunffy was born in Hungary and raised in the Classical tradition of training and riding - the tradition of the Spanish Riding School of Budapest (which ended with WW II) and the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, which continues to this day. This is the first book devoted entirely to classical manege exercises that are ridden to supple, strengthen and, when necessary, correct. Charles de Kunffy details a program of... (More information)
The Great European Schools of Classical Dressage: Vienna, Saumur, Jerez, Lisbon- This lovely new book describes in words and photographs the remaining four classical dressage riding schools: the Spanish Riding School in Vienna; the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France; the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, Spain; and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon. Each school.... (More information)
Kottas on Dressage- Kottas on Dressage -- that says it all. This is a new book from Herr Kottas, former Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding. A distillation of the practice and philosophy of dressage, this guide is instructive to those who aspire to classical horsemanship principles. Kottas describes how a rider must first train themselves in correct posture and a thorough understanding of the aids before attempting to train the horse. Next, he highlights the value of.... (More information)
Patton’s Lucky Scout - The Adventures of a Forward Observer for General Patton and the Third Army in Europe- This book is a fascinating memoir of a soldier who served as a forward observer for General Patton, often scouting behind German lines. One chapter is entitled, “The White Horses,” and describes the actual rescue of the Lipizzans, the ride to St. Martin, and the thank you performance of the Spanish Riding School stallions for General Patton. This is a fascinating first person contemporaneous account of a time so critical to the survival of the Lipizzans and the Spanish Riding School. (More information)
They Rode into Europe - The Fruitful Exchange in the Arts of Horsemanship between East and West- This is a very special scholarly work, first published in German in 1968, and now republished in a new English language edition. The history of the world was shaped to a large extent by men on horseback who were able to travel great distances, thus bringing about the exchange of ideas and changing the development of various cultures. Pulling together history, ethnology, archeology, and the study of the horse using... (More information)
The Art of Riding: Classical Dressage to High School: Odin at Saumur- Philippe Karl is a former member of the Cadre Noir, the French Classical Dressage School in Saumur. In this interesting book, filled with drawings, diagrams and photographs, Philippe Karl writes about training horses from a very personal perspective, documenting the training and development of... (More information)
Zen Mind, Zen Horse: The Science and Spirituality of Working with Horses- Mindful work with horses, says neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton, can enlighten the human handler as much as it benefits the horse. Evolving over 30 million years to become the quintessential prey animal, equines have developed acute right-brain survival skills, such as leadership, awareness, empathy, and cooperation. In particular the horse has finely honed abilities to... (More information)
The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope- Dr. Allan Hamilton is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who is especially attuned to sudden spiritual manifestations. During his 30 years in medicine, he has witnessed operating room occurrences perhaps best described as supernatural. The Scalpel and the Soul explores how premonition, superstition, hope, and faith not only become factors in how patients feel but can change outcomes... (More information)
Horses of the German Army in World War II- This big book is not about Lipizzans. However it is a historical work about the use of horses, including well-bred warmbloods, by the German Army in World War II. This book is filled with hundreds of interesting photographs of horses being trained, ridden and driven. There are photographs of tack, farriers, grooms and veterinarians. Horses, not motorized vehicles, made up 80% of the transportation of the German Army (despite common misconception.) Horses pulled everything an army needed... (More information)
The Button Box: A Daughter’s Loving Memoir of Mrs. George S. Patton - Edited by James Patton Totten (those of you in Columbus in 2005 will remember this man who is a grandson of General Patton and represented the family at the opening performance of the Spanish Riding School tour of the U.S.A.) If you thought that General Patton was a remarkable human being, wait until you read about his wife, Beatrice Ayres Patton. The Button Box is, by turns, passionate, insightful, clever and hilarious... (More information)
Airs Above the Ground- Originally published in 1965, this wonderful mystery, set in Austria, about the Spanish Riding School and a Lipizzan stallion, has finally been re-released as a paperback. (More information)
Mercury’s Flight - The Story of a Lipizzaner Stallion (for readers 9 years old and up)- This book by Annie Wedekind is from the Breyer Collection of books written about the most popular Breyer horse breeds. Although it was written for ages 9-12, it is a charming book that adult Lipizzan enthusiasts will enjoy. (More information)
The Lipizzan Horse (for readers 4 to 8 years old and up)- The young horse owner or enthusiast can gain a wealth of information pertinent to the care of, temperament, breeding, history and abilities of the Lipizzan horse. Chock full of facts. (More information)
FINE ART: BRONZE STATUES & ART PRINTS
Limited Edition Bronze Lipizzan Statues- The Lipizzan Association of North America is pleased to offer these limited edition bronze statues. Inspired by life in Colorado as well as historical figures and war themes, sculptor Michael Hartman created and casted two beautiful bronze Lipizzan statues.
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Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Prints and Notecards- The Lipizzan Association of North America is pleased to offer a selection of Equine Art, many inspired by or featuring Lipizzans. These Limited Edition Original Art Prints and Note Cards are by famed equine artist Kelli Swan.
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