Köhler, who later became known worldwide as an expert in the field of horse training, organised a dressage competition for his troops to improve their morale.
[1][4] For two years, Knie and Wahl performed a widely known Pas de Deux exhibition.
In 1955 Wahl took over the Community Riding School (Stadtreitschule) in Bern, Switzerland where he first met Christine Stückelberger.
[1] In 1967 Hans Handler, who succeeded Podhajsky as director of the Spanish Riding School, rehired Wahl, promoting him to Chief Rider (Oberbereiter), where he remained until 1971.
[1] Upon his return to Switzerland in 1971, Wahl devoted himself to the training and promotion of Stückelberger and her Holsteiner gelding Granat.