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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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
Dujardin was due to compete in both the individual dressage and team event at Paris 2024, alongside Carl Hester and world champion Lottie Fry, on new horse Imhotep.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
"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
“I just don’t know what makes an Olympic sport,” Raygun said, noting the broad spectrum of disciplines in the Games from dressage to artistic swimming to the 100-meter dash.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 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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