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A rider helps her Lipizzaner perform a “Capriole”, or jump off the ground with all four legs, during a demonstration of the horses' riding skills at the elite Blue Hills Estate School by the South African Lipizzaners school in Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 June 2017. Horses where trained to perform this during war time so as to de-capitate soldiers. Lipizzaner horses are a noble horse breed that traces its lineage back to the late 15th century. These horses were originally bred by royalty and valued in military skirmishes for the fast and light qualities. The South African Lipizzaners School has thirty horses and performs weekly shows on a Sunday for the public, together with outdoor shows. The school has student riders who train for eight months before qualifying as Lipizzaner riders. Lipizzaner have a few defining physical characteristics and breeding standards have not changed in over 400 years. Born black, their hair slowly changes into a white color as they reach adulthood. They stand approx. 157cm tall and can weigh 700kg. (Photo by Kim Ludbrook/EPA)
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