Submitted by Esther Buonanno - Maestoso Alfaya II and Raul Roa Vadillo of the Tempel Lipizzans; Photo by John Borys Photography
The stunning Lipizzan! We are celebrating them as our September Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
Dressage riders who choose Lipizzans as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the United States Lipizzan Federation is a participating organization.
We recently asked our social media followers to share their favorite Lipizzans with us, and we’ve compiled some of the photos here! Check us out weekly through September for more galleries of this gorgeous breed, and if you missed them, take a look at Part One and Part Two for more stunning photos.
Jessica Starck and Maestoso Alfaya – Esther B.Amanda Johnson & Pluto VI Andorella at Devon, 2015 – John Borys PhotographyPLUTO FANTASIA from Elfin Forest California – Susanne D.Adagio, Favory Canada x Adelena (bred at Tempel Farm). Owned by Maclain and Caleigh Conlin. – Karen C.Lippizan/PRE cross by Santiago – Susie N.Sue Ott and Neapolitano Batrina – Esther B.Baby horse, Galanada (Favory Canada x Nina (Galapard)) Bred by MVF Lippizans Is registered as a XL, which means Lippicross! I’m so excited to see everyone else’s Lippizans or crosses! – Alicia S.A three year old filly, Arturia, bred and raised at Waltzing Horse Farm in NY. We are very eager to see her in training! -Sarah C.Siglavy Aga (Siglavy Dagmar x Aga) bred by Piber Federal Stud, Austria Heart-horse owned by Steph Mussmann – Zoe G.Conversano Melora II Lipizzan Gelding competing at Dressage at Devon at the age of 25 (he’s now 30). Photo by Conklin Photography. – Jenn M.Siglavy Cara Mia by Siglavy Bionda, who was imported in utero from Piber. Out of Cara Mia, by Conversano Mima. Owned and bred by Jennifer Hartmann. – Jennifer H.Lipizzans tend to live longer than many breeds. Conversano Melora II (Sebastian) celebrated his 30th birthday in May. – Jenn M.My dream come true horse! Here is me riding my full Lip mare, Lina! What a ride!!!! – Cheryl J.483 Maestoso Krabbe VIII-1 (Pip). A rare black Lipizzan born in Croatia. Sweetest horse. I love him. – Lynne W.broodmares and young fillies – Sarah C.Two year old, Maestoso Alga II, bred by Waltzing Horse Farm – Sarah C.Lauren Sammis and Maestoso Sabrina of the Tempel Lipizzans – Esther B. USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.Maestoso Marina, sire to Arturia – Sarah C.My gelding, Maestoso Abiqua ‘Ronin’. – Lisa B.Prima – Kris W.Siglavy, Won FEI GrandPrix, 🇦🇹 Austria, Standing at stud in MA, USA. – Rochelle M. Left to right, Conversano Athena II, 483 Maestoso Krabbe VIII-1 and Conversano Andorra. Pip is a rare black Lipizzan from Croatia. The two on the right are mine. – Lynne W.Import from Slovenia to the USA. Grand Champion 2019 Slovenia. – Rochelle M.Of all my horses, my Lipizzaner mare is still my heart horse even thought she’s been gone for 16 years. Her name was Aladora, we called her Allie. Her sire was Neapolitano IV Fantasca and dam was Alabama. jajdressage on Instagram– Ginger B.My mare, Columbia II. – Lisa B.Favory Rubina (owned by Michael Poulin) with Kayla McKay aboard at the 2012 Region 3 Regional Championships Photo credit: Gwen Poulin – Kayla M.Amanda Johnson and Pluto VI Andorella at Silverwood Farm John Borys Photography