Agonising plight of Lipizzaners
The graceful white giants – the South African Lipizzaners – are fighting to continue dancing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
They have entertained the country for more than 50 years, but their shows – one of their main sources of income – are now on hold due to the pandemic.
The lockdown and the financial state of the country have seriously claimed a toll on these majestic horses which are stabled at Kyalami.
As a non-profit organisation, the South African Lipizzaners is dependent on public support for survival. None of the horses are privately owned; they are all owned and managed by the South African Lipizzaner Centre.
Spokesperson for the organisation Camilla Lamb said: “Thus, all income generated from our public supporter programme and from our public performances goes back into maintaining and sustaining this herd of incredibly rare and beautiful horses to the highest standard.”
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