Who owns Tempel Farms?
Meet Esther Buonanno of Temple Farms.
Who owns Tempel Lipizzans?
In 1993, Linda Smith Buonanno and Martha Smith Simpson, current owners of the Tempel Lipizzans, received the Officer’s Cross, Grand Decoration of Honor for Service to the Republic of Austria, for their “careful management of a cultural institution with such close ties to Austria”.
Where are the Lipizzaner stallions performing?
Myakka City
Take the rare opportunity to witness the beauty and grace of the magnificent Lipizzan Stallions performing their classical equestrian moves at their winter training home in Myakka City. Read the featured blog article about Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions here! The 2021 season runs from January 1 through April.
Where can I see the Lipizzaner horses?
- Sambata de Jos in Romania. The Romanian stud farm Sambata de Jos has 400 Lipizzan horses, more than any other farm in Europe.
- Piber in Austria and The Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
- Lipica in Slovenia.
- Szilvasvarad in Hungary.
- Monterotondo in Italy.
- Dakovo-Lipik in Croatia.
- Topolcianky in Slovakia.
- Vucijak in Bosnia.
How many acres is Tempel Farms?
Imagine what you could do with 8,200 acres of land, most of which you already own, and a clean canvas.
How much does a Lipizzaner cost?
Prices begin at around $8,000 and can easily reach up to $25,000 and occasionally more. You may be able to find older horses for around $3,500, but these are more suited purely for pleasure riding.
What are the dancing horses called?
Lipizzaner
Lipizzan
| Other names | Lipizzaner, Karster |
| Country of origin | Developed by the House of Habsburg from Arab, Barb, Spanish and Neapolitan stock. Today associated with the nations of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovenia. |
| Traits | |
|---|---|
| Distinguishing features | Compact, muscular, generally associated with the Spanish Riding School |
How much is a Lipizzaner horse worth?
For a foal, Rolling Green charges $5,000, whereas young Lipizzaners that ”have been broke” sell for $8,000 to $10,000. However, prices are negotiable, depending on the buyer’s financial circumstances and the number of horses purchased.
