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Spanish Riding School performances cancelled due to cough
19 March, 2010
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Weekend performances at the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna have been cancelled after nearly half the school’s horses have developed a cough.
Thirty of the 73 horses at the riding school have come down with a severe cough, forcing cancellation of the shows.
Although 10 of the horses are on the road to recovery they still need rest, and 20 are still unwell.
“Due to a number of Lipizzaner stallions having contracted a severe cough the performances scheduled for Sunday 21 March, Saturday, 27 March and Sunday, 28 March have been cancelled, as it would not be possible to show a complete performance,” said a spokesman.
“We apologise for any inconvenience but must emphasise that the health and well-being of our Lipizzaners is our greatest priority.”
The school was founded in 1572.
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