The Lipizzaner’s survival was secured by several rescues that bridged the collapse of war-torn Europe with the birth of a new tradition in the Southern Hemisphere. In April 1945, the breed’s future was famously defended during Operation Cowboy, when American and German forces formed an unlikely alliance to shield imperial bloodlines from the advancing Red Army.
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
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This estate was developed around the original house, Meadowbrook. Hanson, Tomkin and Finkelstein designed the Spanish-style house in 1934 for Harold Jeppe and his wife, Cicely (nee Marais). He was managing director of SA Townships Mining and Finance Corporation, had other business interests and later ran the Litchi Art Gallery in the City.