With your support, you help preserve the centuries-old tradition of classical horsemanship while actively contributing to the future of one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. Become part of the unique world of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and the Lipizzaner Stud Piber. Whether by sponsoring a Lipizzaner, becoming a patron, or entering into a strategic partnership, together we can safeguard more than 460 years of tradition recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Become a Lipizzaner Patron
Accompany a Lipizzaner throughout its life – from its first months to its well-earned retirement. Through your sponsorship, you support the breeding, training and care of these exceptional horses and become part of a truly unique tradition.
Become part of a Lipizzaner’s first years of life at the Piber Stud
As a token of our appreciation for your support, you will receive:
- A personalised patronage certificate featuring information and photographs of your foal
- An annual pass to the Piber Stud or two tickets to a Morning Exercise in Vienna
- A small token of our appreciation
As a token of our appreciation for your support, you will receive:
- A personalised patronage certificate
- Regular updates about your young stallion and exclusive insights into his training
- For lifetime patrons: recognition by name at your stallion’s stable in the Stallburg, upon request
- An invitation for two to an exclusive guided tour of the stables, subject to availability
- A small token of our appreciation
Help provide a Lipizzaner with a dignified and well-deserved retirement at Piber.
As a token of our appreciation for your support, you will receive:
- A personalised patronage certificate
- Regular updates from the Lipizzaner Stud Piber
- Recent photographs of your sponsored stallion
- An invitation for two to visit the Lipizzaner Stud Piber
- Recognition by name at your stallion’s stable in the Stallburg, upon request
Accompany a fully trained Lipizzaner who represents the art of classical horsemanship on the world stage.
As a token of our appreciation for your support, you will receive:
- A personalised patronage certificate
- Regular updates and insights into the daily life of your School Stallion
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the Spanish Riding School
- For lifetime patrons: recognition by name at your stallion’s stable in the Stallburg, upon request
- An invitation to a personal encounter with your stallion and his rider
- An invitation for two to attend a performance in Vienna, subject to availability
For any questions about our patronage programme or the various ways to become involved, I would be delighted to assist you personally.
Individual Support
Every relationship with our patrons is as individual as the people behind it. Whether you wish to support the Spanish Riding School as a whole or contribute to a specific project, we will work with you to create a form of support that reflects your interests and the current needs of our institution.
Your support makes an important contribution to:
- preserving the cultural heritage of the Spanish Riding School,
- supporting the breeding and training of Lipizzaner horses at Piber,
- preserving historic buildings such as the Winter Riding School and the Stallburg,
- developing educational and outreach initiatives for future generations.
There are also many other ways to play a lasting role in shaping the future of the Spanish Riding School. We would be delighted to work with you to develop a form of support that reflects your personal interests and creates a meaningful and lasting impact.
Franziska Wizany
Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships
franziska.wizany@srs.at
+43 676 532 51 35
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships go beyond traditional sponsorship. They bring together the goals and values of the Spanish Riding School with the interests of companies, institutions, foundations and organisations, creating long-term collaborations with lasting impact.
Whether through joint initiatives, exclusive events, international collaborations or innovative projects, each partnership is individually tailored, opening up new opportunities and perspectives for both sides.
We would be delighted to work with you to develop a partnership that reflects your objectives while aligning with the strategic priorities of the Spanish Riding School.
Franziska Wizany
Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships
franziska.wizany@srs.at
+43 676 532 51 35
American Friends of the Spanish Riding School
United by a Shared History
The special connection between the United States and the Spanish Riding School dates back to General George S. Patton, whose efforts helped save the Lipizzaner horses at the end of the Second World War. Today, we continue this shared legacy through the American Friends of the Spanish Riding School in cooperation with the Patton Foundation and Myriad USA.
For more than 460 years, the Spanish Riding School has preserved one of Europe's most extraordinary living cultural traditions. Through our partnership with Myriad USA, supporters in the United States can help preserve this unique heritage while benefiting from U.S. tax advantages.
How you can get involved:
- Patronages for our Lipizzaners
- Individual Giving
- Corporate & Foundation Partnerships
- Legacy Giving
Become an American Friend and join a community dedicated to preserving one of the world's most extraordinary living cultural traditions. I would be delighted to discuss the many ways you can become involved and look forward to hearing from you.
Franziska Wizany
Head of Sponsorships & Partnersships
franziska.wizany@srs.at
+43 676 532 51 35
100% of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by US law. Your donation is made to Every.org, a tax-exempt US 501(c)(3) Public Charity that grants unrestricted funds to the American Friends Fund set up for American Friends of the Spanish Riding School hosted at Myriad USA on your behalf. As a legal matter, Every.org must provide any donations to the American Friends Fund set up for the American Friends of the Spanish Riding School hosted at Myriad USA on an unrestricted basis, regardless of any designations or restrictions made by you. See Terms.
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