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Lipizzaner Stallions will perform at USA in Mobile Saturday, Jan.
The performances will include many of the traditional movements and exercises presented at the world-renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna. One of the segments, "Airs Above The Ground," includes spectacular leaps and maneuvers, once used by riders in saddle to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield, which are now preserved as an equestrian work of art. The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed; its history and culture is known worldwide. The Walt Disney movie, "The Miracle of the White Stallions," depicting Gen. George S. Patton saving them at the end of World War II from certain extinction, created an even greater worldwide interest in the Lipizzaner breed. Had it not been for Patton, there would be no Lipizzans today. The horses will be performing at the Mitchell Center on the University of South Alabama campus at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.
Regular admission adult tickets are $23.50 and tickets for children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over pay $21.50 each.
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