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
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The equestrian facility is topped off by a sprawling 20,000-square-foot riding arena with an observation deck and mirrored wall, which the listing notes is suitable for both dressage and jumping.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
He was living with his husband on their dressage farm outside Seattle last year when he got a call from Miss USA’s parent organization, Miss Universe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"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
His commands had the understatement of the ancient cavalry art of dressage.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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