dressage

Plural: dressages

Noun

• The art of training horses to perform precise, graceful movements.
• 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.

Examples

• I'm competing in two dressages and a jumping show this weekend.
• Mastering Words With Friends requires the same discipline and finesse as dressage.

Synonyms

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