The Lippizan

horses of Austria are world famous, not just because an IMAX film discussing

them and the Spanish Riding School of Vienna has been a worldwide hit,

but because they have been a part of history for over 400 years.

The Lippizan

horses are imperial white stallions that live at the school, which is

considered a university for horses. Horsemanship at its height of perfection

is practiced there. The film "Majestic White Horses" takes viewers

along on a horse's journey from the time of its youth to the crowning

achievement of its entrance into school.

The Lippizan

breed is one of the world's most renowned breeds and the film attempts

to trace its bloodline. The film travels through Arabia, Morrocco, Spain

and Slovenia, showing the beauty and mystique of the horses. The film

also discusses the history and legends surrounding the school and illustrates

America's connection to the Lippizan horses. In World War II Gen. George

Patton and his troops carried out "Operation Cowboy" to save

the horses and the school from the invading U.S. Army.

"Majestic

White Horses" will play at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through

May 23. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors and $8

for children 12 and under.

Tickets can

be reserved by phone at 404-929-6400.

Other IMAX

films playing at Fernbank are "Ocean Oasis" and "Lost Worlds:

Life in the Balance."

"Ocean

Oasis" is set in Baja, Calif., and showcases the bonds between the

land and the sea and the plants and animals that thrive within that ecosystem.

"Lost Worlds" travels around the world to show mankind's relationship

with nature. One stop in the film is Guatemala's lost city of Tikal.

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