South African Lipizzaners

The South African Lipizzaners is a riding academy that operates according to the classical model just outside of Paarl, in the Western Cape province of South Africa (previously based at Kyalami, Gauteng until 2021[1]). In contrast to other classical riding schools, only women ride and train the 40 Lipizzan stallions. Public performances take place every week on Sundays. There is also an affiliated stud farm that provides horses for the academy as well as preserving a valuable genetic outcross pool for European studs.