The true story of 'Miracle of the White Stallions' involves the Lipizzaner horses. During WWII, their breeding place in Austria was at risk. The horses were highly valued for their beauty and grace in equestrian traditions. Austrian trainers and some Allied forces worked together to protect them from being seized or harmed by the Nazis. They managed to move the horses to safety, which was quite a remarkable feat considering the chaos of the war.
One of the key figures was Colonel Alois Podhajsky. He was in charge of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna where the Lipizzaner horses were trained. His knowledge and love for the horses were crucial in the efforts to save them during the war.