Part 3: School of Dance
Collection makes the horse look like a "classical dancer", that's Philippe Karls aim. In this third step of training Philippe uses the gymnastic exercises as previously demonstrated, to improve collection. Passage, pirouette and piaffe are the peaks of collection. A pirouette is the utmost rotation of the horse around its quarters and only a supple and collected horse can manage this air. The Spanish Walk is not only an exercise in preparation for the passage, but also a useful movement to improve the mobility of the shoulder and help further the union between rider and horse.

- Pirouettes
- Piaffe
- Spanish Walk
- Passage
Author:Philippe Karl