Originally developed as a method for training military horses, the centuries-old discipline of dressage, which is a French term meaning “training,” was used to increase the maneuverability and obedience of cavalry mounts with some of the very advanced movements being taught specifically as battle techniques.
The specific purpose for dressage is to develop a horse’s natural athletic ability and maximize its suppleness and attentiveness, all the while fostering ultimate harmony between horse and rider.
In today’s world, competitive dressage is recognized as one of the three equestrian Olympic disciplines, and as well, is a method for showcasing all levels of training in a competitive format. Currently, there are nine progressive levels of competition, open to any breed of horse and available for all levels of riders, in which the horse and rider perform compulsory exercises. Special classes such as musical freestyle offer creativity and individual expression for the exhibitors and have become spectator favorites.
US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected for 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East and West Coast
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate in the 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series. The East Coast clinic, presented ...
Nationwide Clinics Continue to Advance U.S. Dressage Talent Through USEF Dressage Pathway Programs
Lexington, Ky. – The 2025 USEF Dressage Training Series came to a conclusion in October of this year, delivering comprehensive educational opportunities for dressage ...
US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2025 CHIO Aachen CDIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage ...
US Equestrian Announces Updates to USA Dressage Pathway Programs
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updated program member lists to the USA Dressage Pathway Program, encompassing ...
The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Secures Silver in 2025 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*
Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team demonstrated a commendable silver-medal winning performance in the FEI Grand Prix ...
Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Gears Up for 2025 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*
Wellington, Fla. – The horse inspection for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the scene for an exciting ...
U.S. Dressage Team Multi-Medalist Suppenkasper to Retire from Competition
Woodside, Calif. – Akiko Yamazaki and Four Winds Farm have announced the retirement of Suppenkasper, a staple of the U.S. ...
U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Pushes Through Tough First Day of Competition at Paris 2024
By US Equestrian Communications Department The U.S. Dressage Team did not have the day they wanted or expected to start ...
US Equestrian Announces Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for Rotterdam CDIO5*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following combinations have been selected to represent the Dutta Corp. ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Dressage Team Short List for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the eight athlete-and-horse combinations who have been selected to the U.S. ...
US Equestrian Names Combinations for 2024 U.S. Dressage European Young Rider and U25 Tours
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that have been selected to the U.S. Dressage European Young Rider ...
