ACROSS THE DIAGONAL FARM
Development of a Lipizzan
1999 Foals by Maestoso II Favoressa III- Romeo and Preciosa
2000 Filly by Maestoso II Favoressa III- Milagra
Lipizzaners change quite dramatically between birth and adulthood- even more so than most horses. This page may give you an idea how yours may develop over time, should you purchase a young horse. These animals should not be worked extensively under saddle until age 4. They may continue to grow- until age 5 or 6, though they may reach full height before then.
Below is the development of Romeo. Two more pages chronicle the development of
Maestoso II Tribecca
"Romeo"
1999 Colt
(Maestoso II Favoressa III x Tribecca)
Romeo lightened very quickly during his first year; while his half-sisters stayed dark much longer. Like many Lipizzaners, he went through something of an 'ugly duckling' phase before maturing into a handsome horse with a great deal of presence.
As a Yearling (first shot is with Preciosa- his one month older half sister, featured on the next page.)
Age 2
Age 3
Age 4
Romeo before being started under saddle; he was prepared for this by
extensive handling and lungeing.
First time under saddle (above!)
Age 5 in the 2004 Andreas Hausberger clinic- this one one of his very first canters outside the round pen- look how he naturally moves uphill!
Age 6 in the Andreas Hausberger Clinic!
Two more pages chronicle the development of Preciosa and Milagra