... which has been made world-famous by the Spanish Riding School. On the steep slopes of Weststeiermark, the colts spend their youth and strengthen their muscles and tendons for the hard work which awaits them later in the manege of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

It is not until three years later that they return to the Stud of Piber, where the huge castle dominates the entire stud premises. Here the young stallions have the opportunity to show whether they can qualify for the art of haute école.

Stud Director: Dr. Max Dobretsberger

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