Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) 1 of 12

Based on a true story, the 1963 film Miracle of the White Stallions is set in Vienna during WWII, where Colonel Alios Podhajsky (an actual historical figure) begged the German army to be allowed to evacuate the world-famous Lipizzan stallions for their own safety. Although initially denied permission by the Nazis, he chose to disobey orders at great personal risk and flee along with his staff during the night to get the horses to the countryside where they would be less threatened by bombing; it was likely only the horses' courage under fire that his efforts were successful, as the convoy was attacked but the horses remained cool and calm and were able to be rescued. Thus, the centuries-old Spanish Riding School took refuge at St. Martins and survived by living for a decade in exile. Dangers remained, however, as the staff had to protect both the horses and the school's property property from desperate refugees with nothing to lose and train the horses under extraordinary circumstances to put on a performance to impress Patton, the American general who was the only one who could truly guarantee the school's safety. In addition, Podhajsky needed to convince the Americans to rescue the breeding stock mares, who were being held in Czechslovakia after being moved from the stud in Piber, Austria. In the end, the mares and stallions are reunited and ten years after the war ended, the horses were back performing in the baroque riding hall in Vienna.

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[dhp7799]

I can't say enough Thank Yous for posting this! I visited the stud farm, Vienna and seen them perform in NYC. I also seen the perform by the USA groups.

These horse hold so much magic as well as history.

[HrsLvr47578]

I found it so odd how this incredible movie with over 2,000 views only has 3, now 4, text comments, and no video responses, Pffft!

[55Dinigi]

this is the ONLY place I could find this awesome movie..thx for posting

[slobodansloba]

where can I find the English subtitle?

[FirePhonixWolf]

YES YES YES! OMG I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS! iv been looking for this movie for so long, then the though crossed my mind "hey even you tube cant be stupid enough to delete this...." <3 <3 <3

[fofieeS]

ok im dying to see this film..but someone pleeease tell me 1st is it sad??

[TheKAS68]

OMG I HAVE THIS MOVIE LOL but I still haven't seem it yet it's about the lipizzan stallions I live that breed XD

[bethprestonstrain]

I HADN'T SEEN THIS SINCE I WAS A YOUNG GIRL. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING IT. IT BROUGHT TEARS AND SMILES TO SEE IT ONCE AGAIN!

[PrayerWarrior4]

t y ssooo much!! my fav Movie as a child, I've done Dressage with my Arab, but these horses are very graceful! I also love the fact that this is a true story that has been made known to the world... :)

[urtaffy]

Hi Mimi, Faye here: My family never tires of this movie, but in these tyrannical political times, it is more than the horses that has captured our attention. I have challenged people to watch it for the political content. It's a scary reminder of what CAN happen in America. We need more Pattons in our country/military and daily prayer to God. On a lighter side, I didn't know Mr. Taylor could ride so well, nor that there were so many cremelos in this breed.

[fflamenco603]

THANK YOU FOR THE NICE MOVIE