Mezair
Mezair drawn by Ludwig Koch (top row of images)
Mezair is a lesson from the High School of Equestrian Art and is one of the schools above the earth . The riding master François Robichon de la Guérinière describes this lesson in his book “Ecole de Cavalerie” in 1733 as follows:
“Mezair is nothing more than half a Courbette . Lifting and forward movement are less than in this one, but stronger than in Terre à Terre . "
The Mezair can be ridden from standing, but also while moving. The horse is brought into the levade from a standing position and, after briefly touching the ground with both front legs, jumps back into the levade with little gain in space. From the movement, a stop is made into the levade, which continues meza-mously.