Lipizzaners, bred here since 1580, are arguably the most intelligent horse breed; certainly their combination of strength and agility has turned them into excellent "dancers," able to perform a number of leaps and pirouettes in choreographed formations to the beat of music. Enthusiasts can visit the stables on a thoroughly dull guided tour, but unless you're hell-bent on traipsing through a series of stables (and sometimes seeing the poor beasts tethered in their stalls), or enjoy looking at collections of disused horse carriages, you really won't find much to hold your attention. If you want to see the famous horses and don't want to feel ripped off by the whole experience, your best bet is to arrive just in time to watch a dressage performance (definitely call ahead to confirm these times, officially known as the "Presentation of the Classical riding school") or arrange to ride one of these magnificent thoroughbreds.