Airs Above the Ground (2010)
The Lipizzan horse is considered to be the oldest extant cultural breed in Europe. The breed dates back to the 16th century when it was created with the support of the Habsburg monarchy. Lipizzan horses were bred to perform the purest form of classical riding, the High School dressage. The finest representatives of Lipizzaner stallions begin training when they are four years old. The horses are born dark and gradually grow lighter until they are completely white.
Director: Salla Tykkä
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Salla Tykkä
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Airs Above the Ground about?
- The Lipizzan horse is considered to be the oldest extant cultural breed in Europe. The breed dates back to the 16th century when it was created with the support of the Habsburg monarchy. Lipizzan horses were bred to perform the purest form of classical riding, the High School dressage. The finest representatives of Lipizzaner stallions begin training when they are four years old. The horses are born dark and gradually grow lighter until they are completely white.
- Who directed Airs Above the Ground?
- Airs Above the Ground was directed by Salla Tykkä.
- How long is Airs Above the Ground?
- Airs Above the Ground has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).