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.
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
A Shared Heritage. A Shared Future.
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.
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.
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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