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 How Patton Saved a Breed
How Patton Saved a Breed
The Lipizzan, (or Lipizzaner) breed of horse, famous for their classical dressage, and highly advanced "airs above the ground", were in danger of extinction at the close of WWII.
Gen. Patton and his 2nd Calvary saved them, costing the lives of two soldiers but preserving a truly amazing breed of horse, and the art of riding that comes with them.

Nice historic story that many folks are unaware of. picked by marli 1 year ago
tags patton lipizzan lipizzaner austia spanish riding school
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