The experienced trainer Sonja Weber clearly explains why collection is so important for every riding horse. Collecting and balancing all physical and mental forces, establishing mobility and posture, balance and elasticity, as well as the shock-absorbing effect in the forehand and hindquarters, and stabilizing the back – all of this is part of the training of the riding horse. This guide provides a critical and illustrative analysis and incorporates modern scientific findings into its definition. The practical instructions demonstrate which exercises are particularly important for achieving collection.