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dressage

dressage
Noun

Dressage emphasizes the harmony and communication between horse and rider, focusing on the development of the horse's natural athletic ability. It is often described as horse ballet due to the grace and precision required for the movements, carrying a connotation of discipline, prestige, and rigorous training.

As a mass noun referring to a specific sport or discipline, dressage is uncountable. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted as individual units; instead, one refers to a dressage session, a dressage test, or a dressage competition to describe specific instances of the activity.

Meanings

Noundressage

A highly skilled form of riding in which the horse and rider perform a series of precise movements to demonstrate the horse's training and agility.

The rider entered the arena to perform a grand prix dressage test.

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