Founded in the 16^th century for the exclusive use of the Hapsburg Royal family of Austria, the Royal Lipizzans are unquestionably the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. The pride of the Hapsburg Empire, the Lipizzan breed was first established by Archduke Charles at Lipizza (now part of Yugoslavia). Only a few hundred have ever existed at any one time. Indeed, it is a contemporary miracle of sorts that this precious bloodline is not extinct, having barely been saved by General George Patton from the Russian advance during World War II.

Come see the fabulous flying white stallions at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, in New Paltz, from June 18-23, as they perform their rare and beautiful "airs above the ground" that have delighted audiences for years. They are truly magnificent and the spectacular leaps and plunges executed by the horses will leave you awestruck.

This rare event is sponsored by the Equine Rescue Resource, the Ulster County Department of Buildings and Grounds, the Ulster County Agricultural Society and the Cadbury Schweppes Company.