Lipizzaner stallion Lipizzaner stallions are highly spirited animals. Lipizzaner stallions are highly spirited animals. Thats why only stallions are trained in the Spanish Riding Schools dressage movements. When stallions perform difficult airs like the capriole or the crowd-pleasing levade (standing upright on the hind legs), it looks far more fiery and dynamic than when mares or geldings do them. Fun fact A Lipizzaner stallions training at the Spanish Riding School lasts several years.