Your support helps to keep the centuries-old tradition of classical equestrianism alive and to actively shape the future of one of the world’s most important cultural institutions.
Become part of the unique world of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and the Lipizzaner Stud Piber. Whether you sponsor a Lipizzaner, become a supporter or enter into a strategic partnership, your support helps preserve a unique UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition spanning more than 460 years.
Lipizzaner sponsorships
Follow a Lipizzaner through every stage of its life, from its first months to its well-earned retirement. Your sponsorship supports the breeding, training and care of Lipizzaners and makes you part of a unique tradition.
Be part of a Lipizzaner’s early years at the Piber stud farm
As a thank-you for your support, you will receive:
- A personalized sponsorship certificate with information and photos of your foal
- A season ticket for the Piber stud farm or two tickets for Morning Exercise in Vienna
- A small token of our appreciation
Support a Lipizzaner during the formative years of his training in Vienna
As a thank-you for your support, you will receive:
- A personalized sponsorship certificate
- Regular updates on your young stallion, together with exclusive insights into his training
- For lifetime sponsorships: recognition by name on your sponsored stallion’s stall at the Stallburg imperial stables (if desired)
- An invitation to an exclusive stable tour for two people, subject to availability
- A small token of our appreciation
Give a Lipizzaner a dignified retirement in Piber
As a thank-you for your support, you will receive:
- A personalized sponsorship certificate
- Regular news from the Lipizzaner Stud Piber
- Recent photos of your sponsored stallion
- An invitation for two people to visit the Lipizzaner Stud Piber
- recognition by name on your sponsored stallion’s stall at the Stallburg imperial stables (if desired)
Support a fully trained Lipizzaner who represents classical horsemanship on a global scale
As a thank-you for your support, you will receive:
- A personalized sponsorship 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 sponsorships: recognition by name on your sponsored stallion’s stall at the Stallburg imperial stables (if desired)
- An invitation to meet your sponsored stallion and his rider in person
- An invitation for two people to attend a performance in Vienna, subject to availability
If you have any questions about our sponsorships or the different options available, I would be very happy to assist you personally.
Become a patron
Every relationship with our patrons is unique. Whether you would like to support the Spanish Riding School as a whole or contribute to a specific project, we’ll work with you to develop 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 the Lipizzaners in Piber
- preserving historic buildings such as the Winter Riding School and the Stallburg imperial stables
- delivering educational and outreach projects for future generations.
There are also many other ways you can help shape the long-term future of the Spanish Riding School. We would be delighted to work with you to develop a form of support tailored to your personal interests.
Franziska Wizany
Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships
franziska.wizany@srs.at
+43 676 532 51 35
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships go beyond traditional forms of support. They bring together the goals and values of the Spanish Riding School with the interests of companies, institutions, foundations and organizations, creating long-term collaborations with lasting impact.
Whether through joint initiatives, exclusive events, international collaborations or innovative projects, each partnership is developed individually and opens up new opportunities for both parties.
We would be delighted to work with you to develop a partnership that aligns with your objectives and 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:
- Sponsorship of our Lipizzaners
- Individual Giving
- Corporate & Foundation Partnerships
- Legacy Giving
Become an American Friend and join a community dedicated to preserving this extraordinary living cultural tradition for future generations. You can support the Spanish Riding School directly by making a tax-deductible donation through Myriad USA, or contact me to learn more about the many ways to become involved.
Franziska Wizany
Head of Sponsorships & Partnerships
franziska.wizany@srs.at
+43 676 532 51 35
U.S.-based donors can make tax-deductible contributions to the American Friends of the Spanish Riding School at Myriad USA. Because Myriad USA is a public charity, within the meaning of Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the IRC, donors may claim the maximum tax benefits allowed by U.S. tax law for their contributions. If you wish to support us, here is how to proceed:
- Gifts by check: Address your check to Myriad USA, write American Friends of the Spanish Riding School in the memo section of the check, and send it to Myriad USA at 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10176
- Gifts by credit card: https://www.every.org/spanishridingschool
- Gifts by wire transfer or to contribute other types of property: Contact Myriad USA via email at donations@myriadusa.org or phone (212) 713-7660.
