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Lipizzaneror LippizanerBreed of light horse named for the Austrian imperial stud at Lipizza, near Trieste, formerly part of Austria-Hungary. The founding of the breed, which has six strains, dates to 1580. Lipizzaners have a long back and a short, thick neck, average 15–16 hands (about 60–64 in., or 152–164 cm) in height and 1,000–1,300 lbs (450–585 kg) in weight, and are usually gray. Some are found in countries that were originally part of Austria-Hungary; a few have been exported to the U.S. The best known are those trained at Vienna's Spanish Riding School. |
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| In one instance, three Lipizzan horses died during a show after eating the leaves of a poisonous Japanese yew bush while awaiting the start of their performance. Now, its 10 buildings spanning seven centuries house the imperial apartments, the Austrian National Library, the Winter Riding School (where Austria's noted Lipizzan horses regularly perform), several museums, churches and the offices of the president of Austria. |
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