Dressage

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  • noun. The guiding of a horse through a series of complex maneuvers by slight movements of the rider's hands, legs, and weight.
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  • noun. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider.
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  • noun. the schooling of a horse
  • noun. an equestrian sport in which the horse and rider perform a test of specific movements in an arena, and are judged on the horse's obedience, acceptance of the bridle and of the rider's aids, gaits, impulsion, and the harmony between horse and rider
  • noun. an event or competition of the sport of dressage
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  • noun. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
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    "Watching dressage is like watching a figure skater skate the “compulsories”."
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