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Dressage (pronounced " " ) , derived from the French word "dresser" meaning "to train", dates back to the Renaissance Era, when it gained recognition as a good training method for European cavalries. This competition tests the obedience and agility of the horse and its coordination with its rider. The rider and horse combination is required to perform a series of carefully designed, graceful movements, and as a result, Dressage is often called "equestrian ballet". |