Colonel Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Ranch

The Colonel Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Ranch is located in Myakka City, Florida, a famous holiday ranch and horse riding centre that specializes in the Austrian Lipizzan stallions. Covering about two-hundred acres, the ranch is a sophisticated place where riders can take their horses and learn more about dressage.

The ranch was created by Colonel Hermann, who carried on his family's Austrian traditions by carrying on the ancient traditions of dressage, whilst providing a restful place for animals and people. Guests can spend about a week riding outdoors, even galloping across the nearby beaches. Because of its fine enclosures, horses can roam freely across the ranch, even greeting their guest-owners at their cabins' front doors.

Packages at the ranch include a full week of riding lessons, accommodations and food. Lessons are carefully created for private individuals and groups to match their horsemanship skills, whilst advancing them in the fine art of dressage.

The Colonel Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Ranch also provides lessons for anyone who wants to ride, usually an hour in length. The ranch is renowned for its horse shows and other events, including providing horses for local parades. It is set in a beautiful part of the state, surrounded by lush forests that make it an ideal place for a horse riding holiday.