AUSTRALIAN LIPIZZANER REGISTRY INC. Registry for Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia “Striving for Breeding Excellence” Issue 15 August 2017

AUSTRALIAN LIPIZZANER REGISTRY INC.

ALR Newsletter Issue 15 August 2017

Hello Lipizzaner enthusiasts!

Our organisation continues to grow and a huge welcome is extended to all our new members. We look forward to supporting you in breeding, information, registration or performance; whichever discipline you should choose. Thank you so much for your support of this wonderful breed!

The Australian Lipizzaner Registry Inc. Annual General meetings will be brought forward in the future, due to show and other commitments from members during the warmer months of the year. The meeting this year was held at Phoenix Park Stud in SA. We were shown many Lipizzaner , stallions, colts, fillies, mares and geldings, and the AGM was attended by some of our newest members. A great day was had by all. In Contents: Young stock are now “coming of age” and ready to get out and about. To assist with this task we are blessed with continued visits from some talented  The Murgese Breed international riders aiming to pass on some of their wonderful knowledge.  Asia Pacific Out and About Hungarian horsewoman, Edit Kappel is due to visit Australia again this  International Out and About November and she will be running a series of clinics for both dressage and liberty work.  Young horses in work

 For Sale

 Contact the ALR

Header photo: Mares Montebella and Gidrane (left) grazing at Centaur Connecton in Queensland left with the foal Galatea out of Gidrane foreground. The gelding 294 Favory Saturn II “Zen”is pictured right.

Front cover shows Australian rider Mr.Steve McIntyre riding Siglavy Patrizia in a touring performance of Gary Lashinsky’s in the USA, archive photo.

Murgese Horse

This breed originates from, and is spread throughout Puglia: in particular, the Murge region. Like the Lipizzaner the Murgese is closely related to the Neapolitan horse *see the ALR Inc.April 2017 newsletter. The three breeds also share the Counts of Conversano as major contributing breeders in their establishment. * See also “Counts of Conversano” ALR newsletter issue 4 Septt.2014

The Murgese breed originated in Italy during the period of Spanish rule. It is thought that they were developed by crossing Barb and Arabian horses imported by the Count of Conversano with native horses, especially the Neapolitan. The breed was extremely popular, especially with the Italian , during the 15th and 16th centuries, but then declined in numbers until it was almost extinct. In the treatise "Il Cavallarizzo" written by Claudio Corte in 1562, three years after the end of the Great Italian Wars the author describes how the best Neapolitan war horses came from the Puglie region and from Calabria, indicating that "Neapolitan horses" were all the horses bred for war in the Kingdom of Naples, which included Puglie and Calabria. Hence, the Murgese is considered as the direct descendant of the famous Neapolitan Horse. Above, Murgese stallion

The present day Murgese breed was developed from horses selected in 1926, when the herdbook was established, and is possibly a more refined version of the original Murgese horse. Until selection began in 1926 there were very diverse physical characteristics within the breed due to lack of breeding regulations. The original horses selected to revitalize the Murgese The origin of Murgese breed were a group of 46 mares and 9 stallions. The original center for Horse are dated back to selective breeding was the Institute for the Improvement of Horse around 1200, to the age of Populations (then known as the Stallion Stud), where three foundation the Emperor Frederick II, he stallions, Nerone, Granduca, and Araldo delle Murge, formed the main was a great lover of horses bloodlines of the breed today. and Puglia, for whom he The Association of Breeders of the Murge Horse and the of Martina was bounded viscerally. Franca (ANAMF) was founded in 1948 to protect the Murgese breed. In 1990 the Italian Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry established the A lot of historical figures, Anagraphic Register to record equine groups identifiable as individual Incitatolike IX Alexander 1962 Szilvásvárad the Great breeds, which included the Murgese. As of 2005, the Murgese population and Hannibal, considered numbers more than 1500 breeding animals, including 1080 mares, 107 the Murgia’s lands a refer- stallions and 350 foals. Before registration, all animals are blood typed, and ence point for excellent in 2004, an extensive study was performed to analyze the amount of inbreeding present in the Murgese breed and concluded that the amount of horses. Their quality is inim- inbreeding was within acceptable levels. itable for many reasons: the solidity, the disease re- Breed Characteristics: The Murgese breed generally stands 14 hands (mares) to 16 hands (stallions) and may be black or blue roan. The head is sistance and the adaptability light, with a straight or slightly convex profile, a broad forehead, and to complicated weather con- sometimes a prominent jaw. The neck is sturdy and broad at the base, the ditions make this animal withers pronounced, the chest well-developed, and the shoulders sloping. greatly appreciated The croup is long and broad and can be either flat or sloping. The legs are strong with large joints. The hooves are black and extremely hard, a feature for which the breed is famous. Stallions are rarely gelded, since they are Masserina Grottillo very docile and can be ridden without problems. They are quite similar to the to modern breeds such as the Warlander, Georgian * Left information Wikipedia Grand Horse or the Spanish-Norman Horse. Many Murgese horses are Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata bred and raised in a semi-wild herd state in the scrubby grazing land and de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise hilly woodland of Murge, living outside year round and foraging for food. Krutzler This has made them extremely hardy and resistant to many diseases.

Murgese Horse

The Emperor Frederico (Frederick II), ruled over the tormented destiny of the Holy Roman Empire from 1212 to 1250 and along with his passion for horses held a great love for Puglia where he built his most beautiful residence: the Castle del Monte considered by the experts a real jewel of medieval architecture. The Emperor ordered his squires to breed his horses in the hard habitat of Murge in order to obtain strong arms and hoofs. In fact, we know that the Emperor had three stud farms in this land.

Emperor Above, Murgese stallion Granduca da Martina (1919) Frederick II

and his private (Photo by private archive of Pastore fam- residence ily) Castle de Monte. Note

the throne top right

Above, Murgese stallion Nerone (1924) Photo by private archive of Pastore family) Federician’s methodologies in breeding and selection have been handed on from “De Medicina Equorum” by Giordano Ruffo of Calabria who was the Emperor’ squire and one of the first Italian veterinary science scholars. Federico II of Svevia also loved the Murgese because its aptitude in the falconry.

The only horses that survived the terrible battles were chosen as stallions to revitalise the breed. From the XV to the XVIII century Mugese’s were exported all over Europe becoming a famous horse and light draft work .

In 1860 under Savoy dynasty the breed declined in numbers and it almost became extinct. Today the Murgese is resistant to diseases, docile, Above, Murgese stallion courageous and an obedient horse. It has a robust skeleton and muscles and Araldo delle Murge (1928) Photo by its great characteristic is its learning ability. private archive of Pastore family)

Murgese Horse

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Uses

Murgese horses are generally used for trekking and cross-country riding, although they have also traditionally been used for farm work and light draft work. They are still popular on small farms where they are sought for their multi-purpose usefulness. They are often crossed with Thoroughbreds to produce better riding stock. The ancestors of the Murgese influenced the Lipizzaner through the stallions Neapolitano and Conversano (two founding stallions of the Lipizzaner breed), and many were exported to Spain and to Northern Europe where they influenced the development of breeds such as Frederiksbord and Source: Wikipedia

The breed was first officially registered in 1926 at the “Deposito Stalloni” (Stallion Registry), which later became the “Istituto di Incremento Ippico di Foggia” (Foggia Institute of ).

Physique

Head is well proportioned with a straight or slightly convex profile

Ears are small Neck is muscular & arched

Chest is broad & deep Shoulder is well sloped

Back is short

Legs are strong Incitato IX 1962 Szilvásvárad Feet are black & strong

Traditional Colors

Black | Blue roan * no white markings allowed

Features

Male 155 –168

Female 150—162

Weight 350-400kg.

Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata Average height 15 – 16 hands. de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise KrutzlerMurgese Horse

Murgese Horse

Pet breeds info:

Suitable for Slightly Experienced Owners: As a warm-blooded equine, it combines the quickness and agility of their hot-blooded counterparts with the heavier build and milder temperament of

cold-blooded breeds. These type of breeds are considered to be the best for riding and can be found in Olympic sporting events like Dressage.

Generally Healthy: This breed is perceived as a generally healthy breed. With no known breed-specific health issues, owners just have to ensure their horse maintains a healthy lifestyle with regular veterinary checkups.

Incitato IX 1962 Szilvásvárad The Murgese is related to the Lipizzaner, through the stallions Neapolitano and Conversano (two founding stallions of the Lipizzaner breed), and many were exported to Spain and to Northern Europe where they influenced the development of breeds such as Frederiksborg horse and Kladruber. Wikipedia

RobertaPair of and Pluto her line blackstallions Murgese at Sambata marede Macina Jos (Fogaras) riding 2007 in Photoa “Working Louise ”Krutzler event Photo: Le Baccanti Tours

Murgese Horse

Disciplines

The best specimens fulfil a useful role as light draft horses that can also be ridden cross country..The mares provide a good basis for cross-breeding, for like the Irish Draught they are roomy and of substantial build. A good stamp of riding horse can be bred by putting Murgese mares to Thoroughbred or half-bred stallions, and the mares also produce the strong that are still needed in the area.

They are leaner and more refined than the earlier version which saw many variations due to the great variety of horses used in its early development and few controls of breeding. Only 46 mares and 9 stallions were selected to recreate the breed as only this number of quality specimens could be found. Concerns were raised such a small starting point would lead to inbreeding problems however apparently this has not been the case

The redevelopment was conducted at the Stallions Stud (now known as the Institute for the Improvement of Horse Populations). Today there are over 1500 registered breeding Murgese horses. Before registration each horse must be blood typed. Physically it is clear the foundation of the Murgese is a coldblood with oriental influences but there is too much of a period where breeding details were not recorded closely to be sure of all of the breeds that went into the pot to create this breed. They are far from perfect horses with specimens exhibiting performance inhibiting traits as overly muscled yet flat withers combined with upright shoulders which inhibit a free flowing movement. As with most cold blooded horses, they are willing, energetic, easy to work with an inexpensive to keep. They stand 1.52 to 1.63m high at the withers. Incitato IX 1962 Szilvásvárad

Health and Toughness

Today many Murgese horses are bred and raised in their traditional place of origin in Murge where they are left much to their own devices, finding their own food on poor quality grazing land. Only the hardies of horses thrive in these conditions making the resulting horses tough, economical and disease and injury resistance.

Info: Horse Pets Australia

Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata Above,de Jos Murgese (Fogaras) horses 2007 inPhoto Germany Louise Krutzler

Young Horses in work ,

Above, Garafolina, harnessed for long rein work Above, Stornella head study, by Conver- Below left, Conversano Sava II, “Jimmy”, ready to be harnessed to a tyre sano Juliana III out of Stella. Ready for for work. work on the long reins. Below, Stornella Below: Stornella, in roller and long reins for work.

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Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler Out and About - International ,

Above, Dr Max Dobretsberger, Director of Piber Stud Farm, photographed recently in a reflective moment at a school in Austria for singles Photo: Ann-Kathryn Drumm Left photographed in Italy, the Carabinieri “Fanfara” . Lipizzaners are used by the Car- binieri. OKFOTO, Italy

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Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata Pictured above is Australian driver Boyd Exell winning the dressage at Royal Windsor Showde Jos this (Fogaras) year. Boyd 2007 went Photo on Louiseto win the title for the 2017 event. Krutzler Out and About - International

Conversano Rubia below at the Carole Fletcher Clinic held at Arimar Farm in the USA. Photo: Eveliina Rautavirta

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HRH The Princess Royal, giving a speech after being awarded the Prix de l’ École d Équitation at the Spanish Riding Shcool, Vienna in June SRS photo Facebook

Edit Kappel riding Pluto XXXIV Paktum Reitenlage El Rocio am Chiemsee Julia Enz photo.

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Sam Martinson pictured with the stallion Neapolitano Wanderosa II “Neo” below after attaining the High Point Training level of 71% at Madison City in the USA

Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler

Out and About - ASIA Pacific

Above: Michelle Griffies with her gelding Above, Leesa Collishaw pictured with her Favory Lucca II “Louie” after winning her Friesian mare Mielkje in their “Game of class at the Cobram Show. Thrones” outfit for the costume class at the recent Association of

Australia Show. This combination was a , prolific winner over the four days, in dressage, led and costume classes.

Below: Lisa Spencer Thompkins on Favory Tural “George” bred by Epona stud NZ. Incitato IX 1962 Szilvásvárad

Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler

For Sale ,

Garafolina

Lipizzaner mare rising five years. By 224 Conversano Allegra V (Slovenia) and out of 178 Grace. This young mare is of exceptional quality and rarely does a mare of this calibre become available for sale in Australia. A unique opportunity to purchase a brood mare and performance horse. Garafolina has commenced ground work on long reins and she is already displaying and exceptional work aptitude like her full siblings Conversano Grace II— “Mickey” and and Conversano Grace III—”Spider”; both horses receiving glowing acclaim from several international horse people for their truly exceptional movement. Due to the quality of the mare and the rarity of brood mares in Australia, Garafolina is for sale to a serious breeding home only. Genuine enquiries please . POA email: [email protected]

In Left and above left Supreme Champion cit Lipizzaner 2016 Murray Bridge Show at

Left Photo- graphed in February 2017 and right in long rein gear ready for work. Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler

For Sale , Siglavy Sindy

Sire: Siglavy Bonita

DOB October 2004

SIGLAVY SINDY

Sire 184 Siglavy Bonita Dam: Sindy Dam 171 Sindy

Siglavy Sindy has largely sat in my paddock alongside our Andalusians. Due to work commitments he has remained unworked for awhile. I am now regretfully offering Siglavy Sindy for sale .

Incitato IX 1962 Szilvásvárad He is currently being worked under saddle to make him ready to go to his new home . He has beautiful straight , balanced and natural rhythm.

I have not set a price ( All Serious Offers Considered ), but more im- portantly I want him to go to a home that understands his breed and na- ture. He has not been shown ( although his parents originally were in Qld ). He enjoys his bush work and cattle work , as well as arena work. Grand Dam: Bonita

If you know of anyone that may like more information about him or to view pictures. Please ask them to email me.

Please GENUINE ENQUIRIES only.

Susan McLeod Wide Bay Equestrian Park ( Hervey Bay QLD) [email protected] Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata Mob 04111 416 79 de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler

Young stock

Right: Galatea by Pluto Linda out of Gidrane . Breeder Tracy Steinhardt of Centaur Connection Nth Queensland

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Below: Mr Harry Hanssens riding the mare Stella on Langkawi Island, Malaysian News Malaysia

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Pair of Pluto line stallions at Sambata de Jos (Fogaras) 2007 Photo Louise Krutzler