Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of horse: A Lippizaner is a specific type of horse, originally from the Lipizza stud farm (established in 1580), which is now in Slovenia. The breed is closely associated with the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria. 2. Characteristics: It is known for being a compact, sturdy, and powerful horse, historically used as a cavalry mount and now famous for classical dressage. They are intelligent, willing to learn, and have a calm temperament. 3. Coat color: A defining trait is that Lippizaner foals are born black or dark brown. Their coat gradually turns white or light gray as they mature, typically becoming fully white by the time they are 6 to 10 years old.

Examples

• The Lippizaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School perform intricate dressage movements.
• We visited the stud farm to see the young Lippizaners, which were still dark in color.
• Her dream was to ride a trained Lippizaner.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to this breed.
  • The Lippizaner stud book is meticulously maintained.
  • She specializes in Lippizaner training techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Lipizzaner: An alternative, equally correct spelling of the breed's name.
• Lipizzan: Another common variant spelling.
• Spanish Riding School: The world-renowned institution in Vienna most famous for training and presenting Lippizaner horses.

Synonyms

• Lipizzan horse
• White stallion (a common descriptive term for mature Lippizaners, though not all are stallions and the color is technically gray).

Related Phrases

• "The dancing white horses": A popular nickname for the performing Lippizaners due to their graceful, ballet-like dressage movements.
• "Airs above the ground": Refers to the spectacular, highly collected leaps and maneuvers (like the and ) performed by the schooled Lippizaners, which are a hallmark of their performances.

Noun

1. a compact and sturdy saddle horse that is bred and trained in Vienna; smart and docile and excellent for dressage
   • a Lippizan is black or brown when born but turns white by the time it is five years old