dressage

Plural: dressages

Noun

• maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
• The schooling of a horse.
• 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.
• An event or competition of the sport of dressage.
• pl. -S the training of a horse in obedience and deportment

Examples

• "I'm competing in two dressages and a jumping show this weekend."

Synonyms

ballet on horseback, classical dressage, flatwork, haute ecole, training