Spanish horses formed one of the bases of the Lipizzan breed which the horses performing in the Spanish Riding School belong to and which is the oldest horse breed in Europe. Inside the Spanish Riding School, Lipizzaner horses are trained for equestrian performances at a very high level by their proficient riders. It is world-class entertainment to attend a performance here, but also the morning training of the Winter Riding School will give you an impression of the particular Viennese discipline and cultural tradition. In July and August they stallions are in general taken to the summer stables in Heldenberg-Wetzdorf, but at Hofburg you may still have the opportunity to see some kind of training.