White Stallion of Lipizza
by Marguerite Henry · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Hans, a baker’s son in Vienna, dreams of being near the beautiful Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School. The story begins as he learns about the patient care, training, and tradition behind the famous white stallions.
Key vocabulary
A stallion is a grown male horse.
A Lipizzaner is a special kind of horse famous for its strength, grace, and snowy-white coat as it grows older.
A foal is a baby horse.
To groom a horse means to brush and clean it so it stays healthy and neat.
A bridle is the set of straps put on a horse’s head to help guide it.
An academy is a special school where people study or practice an important skill.
A piaffe is a fancy riding move where a horse trots in place, almost like dancing.
A capriole is a difficult leap where a trained horse jumps into the air and kicks out with its back legs.