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DRESSAGE


NOUN

dres· sage drə-ˈsäzh How to pronounce dressage (audio)
dre-

often attributive
: the execution by a trained horse of precision movements in response to barely
perceptible signals from its rider



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This is a sport involving the execution of precise movements by a trained horse
in response to barely perceptible signals from its rider. The word dressage
means “training” in French. 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.


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Multi-Channel Storytelling and Consistent Presence By involving Snoop in
multiple aspects of the Olympics (swimming with Phelps, breakdancing, attending
dressage with Martha Stewart), NBC created a consistent narrative where Snoop
became a recurring figure across different Olympic moments. — Lilian Raji,
Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 In the studio, Snoop told Olympics anchor Mike Tirico that
dressage has become one of his favorite sports. — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 5
Aug. 2024 Decked out for dressage and escargot with his pal Martha Stewart. —
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024 The pair took in the grace
and fancy footwork of dressage as English rider Becky Moody wowed spectators
with her performance atop horse Jagerbomb. — NBC News, 5 Aug. 2024 See all
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WORD HISTORY

Etymology

French, from dresser to train, drill, from Middle French

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dressage was in 1912
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