Volume 3 – The School of Dance

“Collection makes the horse look like a classical dancer,” that’s Philippe Karl’s 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 use movement to improve the mobility of the shoulder and help to further the union between rider and horse.

Includes:

• Pirouettes
• Piaffe
• Spanish Walk
• Passage

Philippe Karl was a member of the famous “Cadre Noir” in France for 13 years. His riding technique is a feast for the eyes. He is also well-known worldwide as a riding instructor, trainer and author. His impressive and perfect classical dressage presentations are treasured all over Europe. In clinics and courses, he presents the knowledge and the aesthetics of the old advanced riders, adapted to modern times.