Classic Dressage Movements:
* Passage: A collected, elevated trot with increased impulsion and lightness.
* Piaffe: A collected, stationary trot with extreme elevation and suspension.
* Pirouette: A controlled, spinning turn on the hindquarters.
* Levade: A vertical rise to the front, with the horse's hindquarters raised.
* Croupade: A leap where the horse brings its hindlegs up to its chest.
* Capriole: A leaping movement with the horse kicking its hindlegs out behind it.
* Jump: Lipizzaners are also skilled jumpers and can perform a variety of jumps in their shows.
Other Notable Movements:
* Spanish Walk: A slow, deliberate walk with high knees and elegant footwork.
* School of Equitation: This is a traditional display of movements that includes a series of complex maneuvers performed in a precise order.
* Quadrille: A choreographed group performance of horses and riders performing coordinated movements.
Important to Note:
* Training: Lipizzaner horses undergo years of rigorous training to achieve such a high level of skill. This training is focused on developing trust, communication, and physical ability.
* Emphasis on Grace: Their movements are designed to be both impressive and graceful. The focus is on the horse's fluidity and the rider's control, rather than on showcasing speed or power.
Lipizzaner shows are not simply about "tricks" but about the partnership between horse and rider, showcasing their unique history, lineage, and the beauty of classical dressage.