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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. 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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equestrian dressage team if they can win the team gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney and you'll get the same answer. |
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