Vienna: Spanish Riding School Training

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Duration

1 hour

Visit the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and witness the training of the Lipizzaners and their riders. During the morning exercise you can observe the training of the gray colts and the fully-trained school stallions, the “white stars”.

Highlights

Discover the Spanish Riding School and its centuries-long tradition
Gain an insight into the years of training of the Lipizzaners and their riders
Experience the morning exercise accompanied by classical music
Observe the different types of exercises: simple and relaxing or those aimed at refining and perfecting movement

Full description

Visit the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and observe the horses during their training. In the magnificent setting of the baroque Winter Riding Academy, the training offers an insight into the years of training of the Lipizzaners and their riders. The morning exercise of the horses is accompanied by classical Viennese music.

The Training includes relaxation exercises, refining and perfecting movement, and strengthening certain muscles. The famous school jumps levade, courbette, and capriole, which are shown as part of the performances by the Spanish Riding School, are not practiced on a daily basis and can only sometimes be seen during the morning exercise.

The white Lipizzaner stallions are put through their paces by their riders almost every day. The primary objective of the morning exercise is to maintain the horses’ athleticism and health, as well as to build up various muscle groups that are necessary for performing the exercises of the haute école.

Meeting point

Present your voucher at the Spanish Riding School entrance to exchange it for a ticket. Due to Covid-19 measures, there are waiting times at the entrance. Arriving 45 minutes before the program is recommended.

Important information

Not allowed

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Know before you go

Free admission for children aged 3 to 5 (must sit on an adult’s lap). Children aged 6 to 18 receive discounted admission. Unfortunately, admission is not permitted for children under the age of 3
The program is subject to change