I have had the opportunity to attend this show several times. Each time is a memorable visit. This is a must-see for any horse lover.

Shows currently run from December 13, 2007 through the end of April 2008.
Thursdays and Fridays 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
Call 941-322-1501 for more information
Or visit HTTP://WWW.HLIPIZZANS.COM/WELCOME.HTM
Show grounds address:
32755 Singletary Road
Myakka City, Florida 34251

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In the "Find Businesses" tab, enter:
WHAT - Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria
WHERE - Myakka City, FL

Hit the Search button, and you will be zoomed to a map overview. Click on the red "A" map marker or the name in blue highlight to pop up the From/To Directions box with full street address. Click on "Roads" in the Layer menu to show roads for travel planning.

"Exquisitely beautiful Lipizzaner stallions are exhibited during training demonstrations in the winter each year. Descended from the original surviving Lipizzans rescued at the end of WWII by General George Patton, they trace their ancestry back to Austria and are descended from Andalusian bloodstock. Performances are on Thursdays and Fridays at 3 pm, Saturdays at 10 am, December through April each year. Free admission, donations accepted."
"Sir Ottomar Herrmann of the Original Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria was loved and admired by millions all over the world. Col. Herrmann as most knew him, was a world renown equestrian and humanitarian."
"Having made the USA his adopted home after World War II, Col. Otto Herrmann and family with legendary white stallions made their home in Sarasota, Florida."
"Col. Herrmann passed, on the last leg of their east coast tour in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. His daughter Gabriella Herrmann and family honor Sir Herrmann’s wishes by continuing the season tour, then returning to the ranch in Florida. His greatest wish is for people to see the miracle of the White Stallions. Gabriella Herrmann and family will continue to present the rare white stallions for the world to see with performances on the Ranch and tours throughout the country."

Donations can be made to the Royal Lipizzan Stallions.

Royal Lipizzan Stallions Donation Account
Wachovia Bank
8410 Market St.
Bradenton, Florida 34202


Sir Ottomar Herrmann "Col. Herrmann" of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria
Born February 9th, 1929 – Departed September 6th, 2004

Click on the thumbnail image to open the Gallery. Once inside, you can browse the preview pages, enlarge a photo, or select Slideshow for a continuous journey through the Gallery. Please enjoy the images, and go see these magnificent white stallions for yourself. There is nothing else like them in the world!