This was a great show. It is a training performance that gives the lippizan stallion experience to perform before an audience. The woman who rides and works with this horses gave an excellent show. No charge but they do ask for a donation. Very educational. A must see More

What a treat!! Have lived here over 14 years and just read that the Royal Lipizzans winter near us outside of Myakka City, Fl. We love road trips and so started out early from Fort Myers and hit the back roads of central Florida. It was just a beautiful drive with little traffic. Arrived just before show time on Saturday... More

We're really not horse people but this was an unforgettable show. Although it was a training performance, the dedicated women who ride and work with these beautiful horses gave an impressive show. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. More

This is a great opportunity to see these world-famous horses up close and personal. More

The Herrmann family allow the public to watch their training sessions that give the horses experience of performing before an audience. The performance is casual and not really polished but get to see the horse put through their paces. I saw no evidence of mistreatment of the animals -- all looked to be so well cared for and healthy. The... More

The show is great. Take a folding chair and picnic along the rail. The riders and horses are magnificent More

nostalgica for Viennese - relaxed training performances somewhat in the tradition of the Hofreitschule - interesting rescue history of the precious horses from Nazi Germany destruction - bring your own lawn chairs, cooler, sunshade, kids and pets to sit ringside or enjoy performances from the raked benches - walk the grounds, watch the grooming, pet the horses, ask questions, get... More

We travelled about one hour from Longboat Key to see the Lipizzan horses. What an incredible place. You can visit the horses in the stables before the performance. Take a picnic lunch and eat it in the field before the show. Performance lasted about 75 minutes. They make no charge but ask very nicely for donations. We also bought a... More

For a beautiful day outdoors, drive to Myakka City to see the performance of the Herrmann Lipizzan Stallions. I understand that this year the shows start on Dec 13, 2007, Thursday and Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 10am. You can spend the entire day on the ranch, food is available for purchase. There is no entrance fee although a... More