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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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
It involves a choreographed routine involving elements of gymnastics and traditional dressage performed while using a “hobby horse” — a stuffed horse head on a stick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 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
"My client is very happy that the FEI has taken this so seriously and this is a good message for the whole dressage world," Wensing said.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 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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