[1] It describes the type of agile but strong-bodied descendants of horses in the Middle Ages such as the destrier.
[1] They are characterized by powerful hindquarters, a muscular, arched neck, a straight or slightly convex profile, and usually a full, thick mane and tail.
These horses are particularly well suited for the haute ecole discipline of classical dressage.
In the Renaissance its descendants became trained in the haute ecole discipline of classical dressage.
In the modern world, these horses are still seen in modern dressage and continue to perform haute ecole in venues such as the Spanish Riding School and the Cadre Noir.