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DRESSAGE

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.

Dressage Headlines

US Equestrian Announces Substitution for Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Ahead of 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen

August 8, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI ...

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US Equestrian Announces Substitution for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen

August 5, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is announcing a substitution to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships. Jordan ...

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Junior and Young Rider Freestyles Cap Final Day of Dressage Competition at 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships

August 2, 2026

Traverse City, Mich. – The 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships, presented by USDF, concluded competition Sunday, August 2, ...

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Fisk, Hermann, and Nichols Claim Individual Gold Medals at the 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF

August 2, 2026

Traverse City, Mich. – Competition continued today at the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships, presented by USDF, with individual ...

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Bennett McWhorter Tops Junior Individual Podium, Canada Claims Children’s Team Gold at 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships

July 31, 2026

Traverse City, Mich. — Dressage competition continued Friday, July 31, at the 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships, presented by USDF, at Flintfields Horse Park, ...

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Region 3 Claims Young Rider Team Gold, Erin Nichols Tops U25 Grand Prix Podium at 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships, presented by USDF

July 30, 2026

Traverse City, Mich. — Dressage competition continued on Thursday, July 30, at the 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships ...

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US Equestrian Announces U25 Teams for 2026 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF

July 14, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations who will represent three different U.S. U25 Dressage Teams ...

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US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected to Represent U.S. Dressage at 2026 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

July 14, 2026

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent U.S. Dressage at the 2026 FEI ...

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US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships Aachen

July 9, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for ...

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The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Kicks Off July Fourth Weekend with Bronze Medal at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

July 3, 2026

Hagen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned bronze at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*, at the ...

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US Equestrian Announces Change for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

July 1, 2026

Hagen a.T.W., Germany – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4* hosted ...

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US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Hagen CDIO4*

June 5, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ...

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An Exclusive Conversation with U.S. Dressage Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig on the 2026 FEI World Championship Short List and Road to Aachen

May 20, 2026

by Danielle Henson/US Equestrian Communications Dept. With the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships less than three months away, US Equestrian ...

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US Equestrian Announces Combinations Named to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Short List Ahead of 2026 FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen

May 19, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Short List ...

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Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 Crowned Winners of 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

May 16, 2026

Ocala, Fla. – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 were crowned national champions under the lights at World Equestrian Center – Ocala ...

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US Equestrian Announces Athlete-and-Horse Combinations Selected to 2026 U.S. Dressage European CDIOY Competitions

April 23, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent USA Dressage at the 2026 Lier CDIOY and ...

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Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Secure Second Consecutive Podium Finish in 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final

April 12, 2026

Fort Worth, Texas – In their FEI Dressage World Cup Final debut, Christian Simonson and Indian Rock with their Rocky ...

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Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Make Mark for USA Dressage to Start Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final

April 9, 2026

Fort Worth, Texas – Christian Simonson and Indian Rock led the way for USA Dressage on the first night of ...

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US Equestrian Announces Changes for U.S. Combinations Heading to 2026 FEI World Cup Finals Ft. Worth

April 2, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced two combinations, one for USA Jumping and one for USA Dressage for the ...

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US Equestrian Announces Updates to USEF Dressage Pathway Program Lists

March 26, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USEF Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations have met ...

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The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Captures Long-Awaited Gold in 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ CDIO3*

March 19, 2026

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team captured gold at the 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* on ...

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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping and U.S. Dressage Combinations to Compete at 2026 FEI World Cup™ Finals Fort Worth

March 19, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the USA Jumping and USA Dressage combinations who will compete in the ...

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US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2026 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

March 10, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA ...

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US Equestrian Announces Additions to USA Dressage Pathway Programs

February 2, 2026

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USA Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations ...

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US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected for 2026 USEF Dressage Training Series East and West Coast

December 15, 2025

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 ...

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