Dressage

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/

Origin

Borrowing from fr dressage.

Full definition of dressage

Noun

1. (uncountable) the schooling of a horse
2. (uncountable) 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
3. (countable) an event or competition of the sport of dressageI'm competing in two dressage shows and a jumping show this weekend

Synonyms

• (the training of a horse) flatwork, training, haute ecole (high school), classical dressage, poetically ballet on horseback

Anagrams

• regassed