May 9th, 2010 Tempel Lipizzans Welcome Johann Riegler!

Former Oberbereiter of Vienna's Spanish Riding School will work with Tempel Lipizzan trainers and working students and our wonderful Lipizzans. Open to the public with pre-registration.

Tempel Lipizzans seek working students:

The Tempel Lipizzans are seeking hard-working, self-motivated working students to work for and learn under an international-caliber dressage training staff. Duties include: grooming, feeding, tacking up and turning out horses six days per week. Riding based on skill level. Minimum second level riding experience preferred.
Benefits include housing, living stipend and lessons with the head trainer. Great opportunity for someone interested in advancing their dressage skills.
Contact the Tempel Lipizzans 847-244-5330 or tfcourtney@aol.com

Tempel Lipizzans seek barn and breeding manager:

Tempel Lipizzans are seeking experienced Herd/Barn Manager with strong organizational skills. Duties include: care of breeding stock, scheduling and assisting the veterinarian and farrier, ordering feed and supplies, and overseeing the stable crew. Foal watch and breeding duties included seasonally. 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
Horse driving and breaking exp. a plus. Housing, benefits and competitive salary.
Contact the Tempel Lipizzans 847-244-5330

Lipizzans celebrate 2009 Lipizzan foal!

Read the story featured in the News Sun about the celebration of the
newest Lipizzan foal and the tribute to the Lipizzan's founder, Tempel Smith,
on his 100th birthday anniversary.

Lipizzans begin 2009 season with visions of 2016 Olympics

Read the story featured in the News Sun as the Tempel Lipizzans prepare to kick off their 2009 summer performance season including new Olympic site walking tours.

Tempel Lipizzans featured in first Alltech FEI Games Magazine!

Read about the preparations for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky and the Tempel Lipizzans.

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Tempel Farms part of Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid Book

OLD MILL CREEK -- The proposed Olympic-caliber makeover of Tempel Farms was given a dose of virtual reality Friday when Chicago boosters presented the International Olympic Committee with bid documents for the 2016 summer games.

Read Dan Moran's News Sun story

Tempel Lipizzans Participate in the Presidential Inaugural!

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The Tempel Lipizzans are one of seven participating organizations from Illinois for President-elect Obama's Inaugural Parade. This will be the Lipizzans' fifth appearance in a Presidential Inaugural. Four horses will be featured in the parade.

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Lipizzan wins USDF Region 2 Regional Championships!

Congratulations to Sarah Hippenstiel and Favory VII Andorella who won the Prix St. George Championships with a 65.333 percent. Sarah and Andorella also placed Third in the I-I Championships with a 64.417 percent!