dressage

Dressage is a disciplined equestrian sport that showcases the horse and rider's training, precision, and partnership. It involves a series of predefined movements performed in an arena, often set to music. The goal is to demonstrate the horse's responsiveness and the rider's skill in controlling and guiding the horse through intricate maneuvers, such as pirouettes and flying changes. Competitions are judged based on elegance, accuracy, and harmony, with the aim of reflecting the horse's grace and the rider's mastery. Dressage is often described as "ballet for horses," highlighting its artistic and technical complexities.