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.
By US Equestrian Communications Department Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished just off the podium in Nations …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the selected athlete-and-horse combinations for the Aachen …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Dressage Team concluded their final night at the Olympic Games Tokyo …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Dressage Team finished team competition at Tokyo 2020 capturing the silver medal under …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Dressage Olympic Team has earned a Silver Medal in Team Competition at the Olympic …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – On the second day of FEI Grand Prix competition at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – Sabine Schut-Kery (Napa, Calif.) and Sanceo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian stallion owned by Alice Womble, were the …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – All three team combinations of the U.S. Dressage Team passed the First Horse Inspection this …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the athlete/horse combinations that will compete as part of …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the 12 athletes who have been selected to the …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the combinations for the U.S. Dressage Young Rider European …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished second on the podium in …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald, …
By US Equestrian Communications Department US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. …
Gladstone, NJ – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has awarded the 2021 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to 20-year-old Hannah Irons …
Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team started their 2020 Nations Cup campaign with a top finish in the Stillpoint Farm …
Wellington, Fla. – Personal best FEI Intermediate II 16-25 Test scores from Benjamin Ebeling with Illuster Van de Kampert and Emma …
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team is set to contest their first …
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated member list for the Kundrun USEF Dressage Development Program. The …
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated U.S. Dressage Elite and Pre-Elite Lists for 2020. The Elite …
Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Equestrian High Performance Dressage Development Program will continue to provide strategic guidance and resources to …
Gladstone, N.J. – July 30, 2019 – The prestigious Pan American Games, held among athletes from nations of the Americas …
by US Equestrian Communications Department Lima, Peru – July 28, 2019 – The U.S. Dressage Team recorded three stellar results …
