Henry has artfully woven authentic details within this warm and sensitive tale. Here is the story of young Hans Haupt and his rigorous apprenticeship and training at Vienna' s Spanish Court Riding School, home of the famous Lipizzan stallions. This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition. The brilliance of Hans's dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship-a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

Marguerite Henry artfully includes authentic details about the skillful training of both horse and rider as she weaves the story of Hans and his beloved Lipizzan stallion, Borina. That is, until the day he is invited to watch the extraordinary Ballet of Lipizzaners-from the Imperial Box!-and his life is changed forever.

But coming from a family of bakers, Hans is discouraged from ever becoming a rider. A young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza. The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now back in print in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. This beloved story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition. The brilliance of Hans’s dazzling public performances and his devotion to the art of classical riding make this story uniquely rich in history and horsemanship-a tale to be treasured by horse lovers of all ages.

The magnificent Lipizzan stallions of Vienna come to life as never before in this exciting story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry, now back in print in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition.Ī young boy named Hans dreams of one day working with the famed stallions of Lipizza.

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