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Slovenian cultural monument and enjoys special government Before leaving, we were delight to pet one of Lipica’s most fa-
protection. mous horses, Kanizo. In 2008, during a state visit to Slovenia,
England’s Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by the Duke of Ed-
Watching foals and yearlings, we discovered the horses are inburgh, was presented with Kanizo, then a beautiful 16-year
black or dark brown, only turning gray-white as they mature. old stallion. Extremely gentle and social, Kanizo was happy
Each of the stylish, historic stables house horses of similar for some affection even if it wasn’t from royalty. As I stroked
ages, sex or responsibilities. There’s even a nursery of sorts, the old beauty’s neck, I realized this would be as close to the
the Borjača Stable, where moms look after their youngsters Queen of England as I ever was likely to ever get.
until they are ready for training.
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