dressage
Americannoun
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the method of training a horse to perform manoeuvres in response to the rider's body signals
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the manoeuvres performed by a horse trained in this method
Etymology
Origin of dressage
1935–40; < French, equivalent to dress ( er ) to dress + -age -age
Example Sentences
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"The breed developed in harsh desert climates and has proven itself in endurance riding, dressage and show jumping," Sapargeldy said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Domini Lawrence:, external Competed at the Olympics in 1968 and 1972 in dressage and won the Horse of the Year dressage title for five consecutive years.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Equestrian initially was slated to take place at a temporary facility built in the Sepulveda Basin, but the plan shifted toward Galway Downs, where there was existing infrastructure to host dressage, eventing and jumping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
From wearing extra head protection at the dressage to his viral reaction to Biles' vault, his face was a mainstay in Paris.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2024
His commands had the understatement of the ancient cavalry art of dressage.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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