Thursday, June 10, 2010

'World Famous' Lipizzaners returning to Kokomo

By Peter Adelsen Perspective staff reporter padelsen@kokomoperspective.com | 0 comments

Posted on September 16, 2009

Currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Lipizzaner Stallions are returning to Kokomo.

The "world famous" horses have been seen by more than 23 million people around the world and are making their second trip to Kokomo for a show at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kokomo Event Center.

"This is a very popular show," said Tiffany Bray, Kokomo Event Center event coordinator. "We have been selling tickets right and left. We are excited to have such a big show come."

The Lipizzaner Stallions tour in this area of the country every other year, she said.

The tour features 12 to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers, according to the show's Web site.

The show will have all new music, choreography and routines with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed. The horses will also do spectacular leaps and maneuvers, and will be performing and equine ballet, according to its Web site.

Regular admission adult tickets are $22.50 each and are $20.50 for seniors 60 and older and children 12 and younger. Group discounts are available by calling 1-877-547-4926, Bray said. All other tickets are available at the Kokomo Event Center and online at tickets.com.

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