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 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 …
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the nomination of the following athlete-and-horse combinations to the U.S. Dressage Team and …
by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | May 19, 2019, 4:45 PM EST Compiègne, France – After two days of strong …
Gothenburg, Sweden – April 6, 2019 – For the third consecutive year, world No. 1 Isabell Werth of Germany and …
Gothenburg, Sweden – April 5, 2019 – Riders representing the United States gave stellar performances in the first contest of what …
Gothenburg, Sweden – April 4, 2019 – While Gothenburg locals enjoyed a warm spring day in their Nordic city, the …
Wellington, Fla. – March 15, 2019 – On the final day of the 2019 FEI Nations Cup competition in Wellington, …
Wellington, Fla. – March 15, 2019 – Competition for the CDIO3* Nations Cup concluded Friday evening with individual medals earned …
Wellington, Fla. – March 14, 2019 –Following the CDI-U25 competition Thursday evening, the senior riders took to the ring to …
Wellington, Fla. – March 13, 2019 – Following the conclusion of the podium ceremony for the CDIO-U25 Nations Cup team …
Wellington, Fla. – March 14, 2019 – The FEI Nations Cup competition continued in Wellington Thursday, starting with the CDI-U25 …
Wellington, Fla. – March 13, 2019 – One of the highlight events of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, the Nations …
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has named the following combinations to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and the U.S. …
