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dave_in_delaware · 10-13-2006, 12:02 PM

I took my fiancee to see The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions last night. Man, what an interesting and awesome show! I had never even heard of these horses until sometime last week. But I knew my fiancee (a horse lover in the biggest way) would enjoy the show, so I bought two tickets, and surprised her with a "date night" to see her favorite kind of animals. Luckily, they were very local to us. The show was held at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center in Newark (DE).

I won't even begin to butcher the true spellings and pronunciations of the fancy steps and moves they were performing. I'll let their website tell you about it all ( http://www.lipizzaner.com/ ). But, I'll just say this: I was truly amazed at what a horse can actually do. And the riders were in full costume/uniforms, too.

To see horses prance around with their chests out and heads held in the highest splendor while performing their moves was simply awesome. I don't know how else to say it. They would side step, trot, bow, jump/kick, dance to music, and even dance a ballet. And most of this was with 2 or more horses side-by-side, performing all in sync.

If you've never seen these horses perform, you have to make it a point to try to see them when they're near your hometown. It was just awe-inspiring. And the event is geared for people of all ages (there were tons of young children there, too). It was a very well-done performance, and it will leave you with a new-found respect and admiration for these magnificent animals (and their trainers/riders).

Pictures to follow soon.

Dustoff '68 · 10-13-2006, 12:08 PM

They are magnificent animals...I have family in Spain who have a small stable of Andalusians, from which Lipizzaners are believed to have descended from...wonder if that show will make its way to south eastern Virginia?

Broadside · 10-13-2006, 01:01 PM

Bummer doesn't look like they have any shows scheduled out West. The kids i'm sure would love the show.

fran37040 · 10-13-2006, 05:05 PM

I took my kid to see them about a year ago.. she still likes to read the program book..$10 bucks!!haha

Fran

propellerhead · 10-13-2006, 05:58 PM

Never heard of them till that Denzel Washington movie.

K-Man · 10-13-2006, 07:35 PM

The show of the Lipizzaner Stallions is truly magnificent. I got to see them a couple of years ago. I've been fortunate enough also to see the Andalusians in Sevilla, Spain, home of Spain's Royal Family horses. At the time, you could walk amongst the stalls after the show and see them up close. It was a great experience and I enjoyed it immensely.

BBunin · 10-13-2006, 07:46 PM

I saw them when I was 11 years old. I still remember it today.
That should tell ya something!

**beardman2** · 10-13-2006, 10:56 PM

Crimson tide!

My wife would love it. she's a former drassage rider. To bad nothing in the west.

dave_in_delaware · 10-14-2006, 01:49 PM

for you Westerners, I think their schedule is taking them up to Canada now, and later this year down to FL... So they'll probably be back to the West coast next spring/summer. Keep an eye on their schedule on their website. It'll tell you when/where they'll be.

nightraider · 10-14-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

Never heard of them till that Denzel Washington movie.

Ditto, Crimson Tide was a good movie.

10-13-2006, 12:02 PM	#1
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	Saw the Lipizzaner Stallions last night... I took my fiancee to see The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions last night. Man, what an interesting and awesome show! I had never even heard of these horses until sometime last week. But I knew my fiancee (a horse lover in the biggest way) would enjoy the show, so I bought two tickets, and surprised her with a "date night" to see her favorite kind of animals. Luckily, they were very local to us. The show was held at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center in Newark (DE). I won't even begin to butcher the true spellings and pronunciations of the fancy steps and moves they were performing. I'll let their website tell you about it all ( http://www.lipizzaner.com/ ). But, I'll just say this: I was truly amazed at what a horse can actually do. And the riders were in full costume/uniforms, too. To see horses prance around with their chests out and heads held in the highest splendor while performing their moves was simply awesome. I don't know how else to say it. They would side step, trot, bow, jump/kick, dance to music, and even dance a ballet. And most of this was with 2 or more horses side-by-side, performing all in sync. If you've never seen these horses perform, you have to make it a point to try to see them when they're near your hometown. It was just awe-inspiring. And the event is geared for people of all ages (there were tons of young children there, too). It was a very well-done performance, and it will leave you with a new-found respect and admiration for these magnificent animals (and their trainers/riders). Pictures to follow soon. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

10-13-2006, 01:01 PM	#3
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,935	Bummer doesn't look like they have any shows scheduled out West. The kids i'm sure would love the show. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

10-13-2006, 05:05 PM	#4
fran37040 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 204	I took my kid to see them about a year ago.. she still likes to read the program book..$10 bucks!!haha Fran __________________ 2- XD .45 ACP, TLR-1 1414 Rounds with no problems. Mossberg shotgun 12 guage

10-13-2006, 05:58 PM	#5
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,560	Never heard of them till that Denzel Washington movie. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

10-13-2006, 07:35 PM	#6
K-Man XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 136	The show of the Lipizzaner Stallions is truly magnificent. I got to see them a couple of years ago. I've been fortunate enough also to see the Andalusians in Sevilla, Spain, home of Spain's Royal Family horses. At the time, you could walk amongst the stalls after the show and see them up close. It was a great experience and I enjoyed it immensely. __________________ U.S. Navy (Retired) May we always have the freedom to pursue our dreams.

10-13-2006, 12:08 PM	#2
Dustoff '68 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 755	They are magnificent animals...I have family in Spain who have a small stable of Andalusians, from which Lipizzaners are believed to have descended from...wonder if that show will make its way to south eastern Virginia?

10-13-2006, 07:46 PM	#7
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	I saw them when I was 11 years old. I still remember it today. That should tell ya something! __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

10-13-2006, 10:56 PM	#8
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	Crimson tide! My wife would love it. she's a former drassage rider. To bad nothing in the west. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

10-14-2006, 01:49 PM	#9
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,158	for you Westerners, I think their schedule is taking them up to Canada now, and later this year down to FL... So they'll probably be back to the West coast next spring/summer. Keep an eye on their schedule on their website. It'll tell you when/where they'll be. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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