In Marbach, Baden-Württemberg, near Stuttgart, Slovenia is this year's Guest of Honour at three horse parade events. In addition to the Lipizzaner parade, the Slovenian Tourist Board and its representative office in Germany are taking part by branding the entire racecourse, with a presentation stand rounding off the showcase of the Carinthian region's suppliers and performances by several Slovenian folklore groups.
The famous and noble White Lipizzaner
The much-awaited traditional stallion parades are taking place these days at the National Stud Farm in Marbach, Germany. Slovenia will have the honour of being the guest country to present its famous and noble white Lipizzaners and the oldest stud farm in the world, Lipica. The famous white horses will take centre stage in an impressive display of horsemanship.
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An annual event that has evolved from a simple presentation of stallions for breeders to a family-friendly equestrian festival. Photo: WTO
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The festival attracts horse lovers of all ages from all over the world and promises a spectacle of skill, tradition and excitement in the picturesque surroundings of the oldest state stud farm in Germany. Photo: Ewald Willibald
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The parade offers a unique opportunity to showcase magnificent horses in action and the centuries-old tradition of Lipizzaner breeding. Photo: Ewald Willibald
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The famous white horses take centre stage in an impressive display of horsemanship. Photo: Lipica Stud Farm archive
An unforgettable experience
More than 250 participants and around 140 horses will take part in a rich four-hour programme showcasing a variety of disciplines, including dressage, carriage driving and show jumping.
This year's collaboration between Marbach Stud Farm and Lipica promises to be an unforgettable experience, including high school dressage performances where Lipizzaner stallions will showcase their signature movements such as the courbette and capriole.
For the grand finale, a combined dressage quadrille featuring 20 horses from Marbach and Lipica will round off the celebrations with a beautifully synchronised performance.
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The Lipica Stud Farm has more than 300 Lipizzaners on more than 300 hectares of green land. Photo: Karolina Wengerek
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Lipizzaners is a story of beauty, pride, courage, friendship and connection. Photo: Lipica Stud farm archive
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Kobilarna Lipica is strengthening its role as the stud farm of origin for all Lipizzaners in the world, as well as one of the most visible tourist destinations and Slovenia's ambassador in the world. Photo: Gabriele Boiselle
Strengthening the I feel Slovenia brand
In addition to the parade itself, where Lipizzaners take part, Slovenia will be highlighted as a guest country with the possibility of wider exposure through the strengthening of the I feel Slovenia brand (branding of the hippodrome), an exhibition about the story of Lipica and Lipizzaners in the alley leading to the Marbach Stud Farm, stands for information about Slovenia as a tourist destination, a presentation of the Karst region, wines, prosciutto and other suppliers, and a performance by the folklore groups Kraški šopek and the Slovenian community from Stuttgart. In addition to the WTO representation in Germany, the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Kobilarna Lipica, Visit Kras and the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Munich also took part in the organisation of the event.
Source: WTO Representation in Germany
Date: 1. October 2024
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