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The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions
Airs Above the Ground
The Lipizzaner Stallions embody the history, culture and majesty of the equestrian art. Once ancient battle horses, they are now world famous for their equine ballets and, in particular, the “Airs Above the Ground.”
The “Airs” are spectacular leaps and maneuvers once used by riders in saddle to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield, and are now preserved as an equestrian work of art. Only stallions with the greatest strength, talent and athletic ability are chosen for training in these ancient maneuvers:
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Levade - The horse must maintain a haunched position at a 45-degree angle to the ground, requiring muscle control and perfection of balance that is quite difficult.
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Mezair - A series of successive Levades in which the horse lowers its forefeet to the ground before rising again on hindquarters, achieving forward motion.
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Courbette - The horse balances on the hind legs and then jumps, keeping the hind legs together and the forelegs off the ground.
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Capriole - The stallion leaps into the air, drawing his forelegs under his chest at the height of elevation, and kicks out violently with his hind legs. The capriole can take many years of training.
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Tickets for The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, March 23 at 7:30 PM are $22.50, $24.50 and $29.50 VIP and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes select Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos and Temple; Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order online at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE: $2 off kids 12 and under and seniors 62 and over; $5 off groups of 15 or more! Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512.232.4343. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512-471-7744 or visit uterwincenter.com. |
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