Easter in Lipica

Daily schedule

date

09:00

Opening of the Stud Farm

09:30

Release of mares to pasture

10:00

Guided tour

14:00

Guided tour

15:00

A Show by the Lipica Riding School

18:00

Return of mares from pasture

Daily schedule

Easter in Lipica

EVENT

9. – 10. April

T: +386 (0)5 739 1696

E: info@lipica.org

Tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the stud farm

Amidst more than 300 white Lipizzan horses, on the green estate of the Lipica Stud Farm, a diverse program of Easter experiences begins.

In Slovenia, Easter is a holiday that is traditionally associated with horses. On this day, horses decorated with flowers and bells participate in processions and blessings.

In some parts of Slovenia, special rituals take place on Easter where decorated horses are led through the village, ringing their bells to bless the homes and enhance the festive atmosphere. This is particularly prominent in Bela krajina, where competitions in pulling heavy decorated wagons with horses also take place on this day.

In Slovenian culture, horses often play a significant role in Easter customs, such as in the making of Easter eggs. A special knot called the “horse tail” is used, which involves wrapping strings around the egg and tying them into a knot that resembles a horse’s tail.

Therefore, horses are an important part of celebrating Easter in Slovenian tradition, and have played a significant role in many Easter rituals and customs.

Program:

Sunday, April 9, 2023

09:00 – 17:00 SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
10:30 CHILDREN’S PONY WORKSHOP
10:00 – 16:00 CHILDREN’S ANIMATION WITH EASTER BUNNY and HAPPY DUCKLING
10:00 – 17:00 CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
10:00 – 17:00 HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES (extra charge)
10:00 – 17:00 Disc golf and Mini golf game (extra charge)
11:00 “MEETING THE HORSE” EXPERIENCE
12:00 BEGINNING OF THE EASTER EGG HUNT ON THE ESTATE FOR CHILDREN
14:00 CHILDREN’S DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCE “HUG THE TREE”
15:00 LIPIZZAN HORSE SHOW (extra charge)
15:30 HOBBY HORSING, children’s program in the outdoor arena
17:00 CLOSING

Monday, April 10, 2023

09:00 – 17:00 SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
10:00 – 17:00 HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES (extra charge)
10:00 – 17:00 Disc golf and Mini golf game (extra charge)
09:30 – 10:30 SEARCHING FOR HORSESHOES IN LIPICA (family workshop)
10:00 – 11:00 GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
11:00 – 12:00 LIPIZZAN HORSE SHOW (extra charge)
12:00 – 13:00 GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
12:30 – 13:30 SEARCHING FOR HORSESHOES IN LIPICA (family workshop)
14:00 – 15:00 GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE
15:30 – 16:30 SEARCHING FOR HORSESHOES IN LIPICA (family workshop)
16:00 – 17:00 GUIDED TOURS OF THE ESTATE