Lipica: the cradle of white horses
Did you know that the noble white Lipizzaner horses are from Slovenia? Their original stud farm has been in Lipica in the Karst since 1580. You can marvel at their elegance while watching shows and classical riding training. You can experience the Karst Region in a carriage, or you can go riding.
Tour one of the oldest stud farms
Slovenians are proud of Lipica and its stud farm that has been in operation for over 400 years. The oldest European stud farm that has been breeding the same horses without interruption is a cultural and historical monument, which impresses visitors with its horses and its surprising landscape. After entering the estate, tour the oldest barn with representatives of all the classic Lipizzaner lines, visit the Lipizzaner and horse carriage museum, walk on pastures, through avenues of trees and parks, and learn about the special features of Lipica and the Karst Region. There is a playground in the park as well.
See the Lipizzaner horses with a virtual guide
On guided tours, experienced guides will tell visitors about the special features of Lipica and the Lipizzaner horses. However, you can also tour the estate by yourself. The Lipica Guide mobile application is there to help you. Download it to your mobile phone!
See a show or classical riding training
When you visit Lipica, you can watch the training of horses in a covered riding ground accompanied by music and a commentary for visitors. At the Lipica Classical Riding School, you will be able to see how difficult the figures are that the Lipizzaner horses have to learn during their training: The 45-minute show is truly worth a visit! Check the training and performance schedule prior to your visit.
Equestrianism elsewhere in Slovenia
In addition to the elegant Lipizzaner horses, you can also learn about other horse breeds in Slovenia and about equestrianism in general. Particularly interesting are the Ljutomer trotters, which are racing horses. Ljutomer, their home town, hosts ten international races annually. Discover other equestrian experiences in Slovenia as well!
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Take a carriage through the landscape of the Lipizzaner horses
The visit to the estate in Lipica can be even more enjoyable if you take a carriage ride. Friendly carriage drivers and elegant Lipizzaner horses will take you on pleasant paths, where you can observe herds of horses and the green landscape. Carriages drawn by Lipizzaner horses are also available for special photo shoots – at weddings, for example.
From Lipica to other Karst area experiences
Your path to Lipica will also take you through Sežana, one of the larger towns in the green Karst Region. In Sežana, you can visit the botanical gardens, and the Karst Living Museum with typical karst phenomena, themed and recreational trails awaits you between Sežana and Lipica. The Vilenica Cave is also located in the vicinity. This is the oldest tourist cave in Europe.
Holiday for equestrianism enthusiasts
Lovers of equestrianism who visit Lipica in order to horseback ride and master riding lessors can stay at the Maestoso Hotel when in Lipica. This hotel was named after one of the renowned lines of the Lipizzaner horses. The Lipica Golf Course is in the vicinity of the hotel as well.
Lipica for children and families
In addition to the Lipizzaner horses, the youngest visitors to the Stud Farm can also learn about ponies and ride them among goats and sheep with a guide. Occasionally, they can even take them out to the pastures to meet Lipizzaner horses and their foals. Special programmes for families take place on the estate.
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