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dressage

(French; “training”)

Equestrian sport involving the execution of precision movements by a trained horse in response to barely perceptible signals from its rider. Particularly important are the animal's pace and bearing in performing walks, trots, canters, and more specialized maneuvers. Training is divided into the elementary campagne and the advanced haute école. Dressage competitions have been included in the Olympic Games since 1912. Riders compete as individuals and in teams.

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dressage

1. the method of training a horse to perform manoeuvres in response to the rider's body signals

2. the manoeuvres performed by a horse trained in this method