The last of the three most common movements of the "airs above the ground" is the "Levade". Although the levade is much less dramatic then the other two, it is still extremely difficult for the horse to perform and was used mostly in the Spanish Riding School for entertainment purposes.
The Levade is when the horse rears up into the air (not as high as the courbette) and remains poised at a 45-degree angle, for several seconds (often resembling a statue). Although this does not seem very difficult to do, a good equivalent is a gymnast on the rings. He must hold himself for several seconds in a straight line parallel to the ground. The horse must be extremely strong and athletic to do this correctly and it's often used to teach the horse how to do the Courbette and the Capriole. Nevertheless, it's still very fun to watch be performed.
