A Lipizzaner
by Dragica Micki Fortuna
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Title
A Lipizzaner
Artist
Dragica Micki Fortuna
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Paper
Description
The Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16th century, when it was developed with the support of the Habsburg nobility. Most Lipizzans are gray. Like all gray horses, they have black skin, dark eyes, and as adult horses, a white hair coat. Gray horses, including Lipizzans, are born dark—usually bay or black—and become lighter each year as the graying process takes place, with the process being complete at between 6 and 10 years of age. Contrary to popular belief, Lipizzans are not actually true white horses. A white horse is born white, has pink skin and often has blue eyes. The breed takes its name from one of the earliest stud farms established, located near the Kras village of Lipica in modern-day Slovenia. Lipizzan horses tend to mature slowly. However, they live and are active longer than many other breeds, with horses performing the difficult exercises of the Spanish Riding School well into their 20s and living into their 30s.
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August 12th, 2013
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