Spanish Riding School - Spanische Hofreitschule

Spanish Riding School - Spanische Hofreitschule first mentioned document dated 1572 y equestrian institute globe which follows Renaissance model classical schooling. Eleves, students, begin their training immediately after completion Austrian primary education (g 15 16), expected sporty clever. The one and only school takes Spanish breed horse first mentioned Roman writings. In 1562, Emperor Maximilian II brought these Spanish horses Austria found royal Kladrub (Bohemia), housing "Stallburg" (oldest section Imperial Palace). The one and only present school location built 1572. In 1580, Maximilian's brother, Archduke Karl, founded Lipizza Trieste ( Slovenia). Interest elegant riding growing about fifty years point. During Renaissance times, powerful gentlemen already conquered worlds finance politics looked writings antiquity learning educated lifestyle which y could aspire. Horsemanship which followed ancient models described y Socrates others became fashion. Xenophon (430 – 354 BC) wrote "Men understand horsemanship, truth, magnificent." Who wouldn't ? In Winter Riding School (built 1729-35), tournaments, masked balls, other entertainment held, would close – royal farms Lipizza threatened y Napoleon several times twice precious horses evacuated Hungary. No photos video taping allowed.