Tempel Lipizzan Outing

jtm1631 · 08-23-2006

Well another day, another adventure with the family.

Today we headed north of the city of Chicago up near the Illinois - Wisconsin border to Wadsworth. We live about half way between Wadsworth and Chicago, both of which are along Lake Michigan.

The reason for going up north was to see the show at Tempel Lippizan. Anybody in the Chicago / Milwaukee area who has any interest in horses should see this show. There are more details about the horses and the show HERE

As before, click on the thumbnail images for a larger version.

We will start with the usual picture of the girls

The show lasted about 1.5 hours including a brief intermission. Each "act" of the show lasted about 5 - 10 minutes and featured different ages and ability levels of horses. The Lipizzan horses are some of the most beautiful and well trained horses I have seen.

The first act of the show was a chance for the foals and mares to come out.

The Lipizzans are born a dark color and slowly turn the white and silver color commonly found in the older horses. On a rare occasion a foal will keep its dark color through adulthood. If I remember correctly, the horses usually lose all of their dark color by age 7 and will live to an average age of 25.

I will just post a few of the pictures I took so you can get an idea of how beautiful the horses are.

As you can see from the photos, the horses are able to do all kinds of amazing things. Between the jumping, the trotting sideways and diagonally, etc. this was a great show.

You can imagine having three young daughters, just how excited and enthralled they were by the horses. My youngest reminded me once again how we should get rid of our dog and buy a farm so we can have horses.

monte · 08-23-2006

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Thats funny about the family dog

Just Lucky · 08-23-2006

Wow, really enjoyed this and your Chicago report! This seems to be happening to me:

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The Lipizzans are born a dark color and slowly turn the white and silver color commonly found in the older horses.

Do you feeel it an indication that I may be part Lippizan?

**SunKneeMarie** · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Just Lucky

Wow, really enjoyed this and your Chicago report! This seems to be happening to me: Do you feeel it an indication that I may be part Lippizan?

if it makes you feel better, then you can tell everyone you're part horse...

**SunKneeMarie** · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by jtm1631

Well another day, another adventure with the family.

Today we headed north of the city of Chicago up near the Illinois - Wisconsin border to Wadsworth. We live about half way between Wadsworth and Chicago, both of which are along Lake Michigan.

The reason for going up north was to see the show at Tempel Lippizan. Anybody in the Chicago / Milwaukee area who has any interest in horses should see this show. There are more details about the horses and the show HERE

As before, click on the thumbnail images for a larger version.

We will start with the usual picture of the girls

The show lasted about 1.5 hours including a brief intermission. Each "act" of the show lasted about 5 - 10 minutes and featured different ages and ability levels of horses. The Lipizzan horses are some of the most beautiful and well trained horses I have seen.

The first act of the show was a chance for the foals and mares to come out.
The Lipizzans are born a dark color and slowly turn the white and silver color commonly found in the older horses. On a rare occasion a foal will keep its dark color through adulthood. If I remember correctly, the horses usually lose all of their dark color by age 7 and will live to an average age of 25.

I will just post a few of the pictures I took so you can get an idea of how beautiful the horses are.
As you can see from the photos, the horses are able to do all kinds of amazing things. Between the jumping, the trotting sideways and diagonally, etc. this was a great show.
You can imagine having three young daughters, just how excited and enthralled they were by the horses. My youngest reminded me once again how we should get rid of our dog and buy a farm so we can have horses.

Thanks, JTM, I really enjoy reading your family outing reports!

BonnyW · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

if it makes you feel better, then you can tell everyone you're part horse...

Is that so they will ride him?

JTM...I really enjoy your family reports. The horses are beautiful !!!!

Buckly · 08-23-2006

My daughter would LOVE that. I have been wanting to take her to the Medival Times thing but just can't bring myself to do so. She loves horses and begs for one on a daily basis. Too bad I just ran out of summer, I would have taken her!

Nice pics though. They are amazing!

**Heather** · 08-23-2006

One of our forum members works for the Tempel Lippizans, and was kind enough to send my mother tickets for the show (I grew up in and my mother still lives in that area). My mom took my sister and her two kids. They all had a great time!!

jtm1631 · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Buckly

My daughter would LOVE that. I have been wanting to take her to the Medival Times thing but just can't bring myself to do so. She loves horses and begs for one on a daily basis. Too bad I just ran out of summer, I would have taken her!

Nice pics though. They are amazing!

My two older daughters have been to Medival Times. It is a fun show but can be a bit scarey for the younger kids. When my 8 year old went I think she was just old enough to enjoy the show.

jtm1631 · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Heather

One of our forum members works for the Tempel Lippizans, and was kind enough to send my mother tickets for the show (I grew up in and my mother still lives in that area). My mom took my sister and her two kids. They all had a great time!!

I remember that forum member PM'ing me about some different topics and had mentioned she was involved. I had meant to PM her a few days ago to try and meet her, but never quite got that done.

Oh well, I think she will be in Playa either in November or March when we are there. I guess we will have to travel a few thousand miles to finally meet.

Buckly · 08-23-2006

Is it worth the money? The tickets are crazy for as short of show that it is.

jtm1631 · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Buckly

Is it worth the money? The tickets are crazy for as short of show that it is.

Still talking about Medievil Times right? If so, than I don't think so. They are obscenely expensive. Luckily for me, my mom loves to take the kids to things like this for their birthdays. This is a double bonus because not only do I not have to pay, I don't even have to go.

The Tempel Lipizzan tickets however were well worth the cost.

playabum17 · 08-23-2006

Wow! What beautiful horses! Thanks for sharing! I love your daughters HUGE smiles!

frostybear2 · 08-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Buckly

Is it worth the money? The tickets are crazy for as short of show that it is.

The lipizzans are worth the money. I waited a long time to see that show., but do beware if your going w/ young female children they sell stuffed white horses that are a must have for $10, 15, and 30. And when you get to tour the stables, when they say keep your fingers out they mean it!! My son didnt and ill tell you that horse bit pretty hard, enough to draw blood.

alwaysmissinpdc · 08-23-2006

jtm, thanks for sharing your family day trips. Cool pics of all, but esp the city. Nice threads.

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jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,370	Tempel Lipizzan Outing Well another day, another adventure with the family. Today we headed north of the city of Chicago up near the Illinois - Wisconsin border to Wadsworth. We live about half way between Wadsworth and Chicago, both of which are along Lake Michigan. The reason for going up north was to see the show at Tempel Lippizan. Anybody in the Chicago / Milwaukee area who has any interest in horses should see this show. There are more details about the horses and the show HERE As before, click on the thumbnail images for a larger version. We will start with the usual picture of the girls The show lasted about 1.5 hours including a brief intermission. Each "act" of the show lasted about 5 - 10 minutes and featured different ages and ability levels of horses. The Lipizzan horses are some of the most beautiful and well trained horses I have seen. The first act of the show was a chance for the foals and mares to come out. The Lipizzans are born a dark color and slowly turn the white and silver color commonly found in the older horses. On a rare occasion a foal will keep its dark color through adulthood. If I remember correctly, the horses usually lose all of their dark color by age 7 and will live to an average age of 25. I will just post a few of the pictures I took so you can get an idea of how beautiful the horses are. As you can see from the photos, the horses are able to do all kinds of amazing things. Between the jumping, the trotting sideways and diagonally, etc. this was a great show. You can imagine having three young daughters, just how excited and enthralled they were by the horses. My youngest reminded me once again how we should get rid of our dog and buy a farm so we can have horses. __________________ JT

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08-23-2006	#2 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,146	Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Thats funny about the family dog

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Buckly beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Illinois (icky) Posts: 487	My daughter would LOVE that. I have been wanting to take her to the Medival Times thing but just can't bring myself to do so. She loves horses and begs for one on a daily basis. Too bad I just ran out of summer, I would have taken her! Nice pics though. They are amazing!

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Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,043	One of our forum members works for the Tempel Lippizans, and was kind enough to send my mother tickets for the show (I grew up in and my mother still lives in that area). My mom took my sister and her two kids. They all had a great time!!

08-23-2006	#11 (permalink)
Buckly beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Illinois (icky) Posts: 487	Is it worth the money? The tickets are crazy for as short of show that it is.

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playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My body may be in Minnesota, but my brain is in Playa! Posts: 15,455	Wow! What beautiful horses! Thanks for sharing! I love your daughters HUGE smiles!

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alwaysmissinpdc añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: burbs north of Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 3,197	jtm, thanks for sharing your family day trips. Cool pics of all, but esp the city. Nice threads.

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