The Last Lipizzan

The Last Lipizzan

by Dr Jude Arnold

Deep in the rugged and lush Ozarks we flourished. The ideal horse-raising conditions of Austria, where the Lipizzaners came from, are duplicated in Arkansas.

In pastures of rocky soil with plenty of room, the young horses ran free and developed strong bodies and sensible minds. Arkansas was the ideal place and Circle 7 did it right. With over 30 breeding stock, Annie Arklie became the most successful Lipizzan breeder and recognized as one of this country’s foremost experts on rare horses. Circle 7 Lipizzaners were the only herd in the state and the 2nd or 3rd largest in the US.

I personally gave Annie 7 fine babies. I LOVED BEING A WONDERFUL MOM. Raised naturally with the herd, all of my children grew to be strong, athletic and intelligent, maturing to over 16 hands tall. Bahana, my first foal and the first foal born at Circle 7 Ranch, competed against the world’s top Lipizzaners, was judged by the head of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and won the Reserve Champion Lipizzan Mare title in 1987. In 2004 my 3rd foal, Conversano Beladonna II is 20 years old and the star of the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions World Tour.

People of all ages love, Belly, The Last Lipizzan at Circle 7 Ranch in the beautiful Ozarks. One says "It's a precious story illustrated with awesome color photos. I read it to my infant who points, laughs and hugs Belly."


About the author:

Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold, after writing a Master’s Thesis in Nursing, rode a bicycle across nineteen countries. During which time many people encouraged her to write a book about her unique style of travel; conquering fear.

Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold is now an Ordained Minister and certified in Applied BioMechanics and Cranial Sacral Therapies.

The Last Lipizzan is her 2nd Children’s Book. Adults are invited to visit her website.