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: the execution by a trained horse of precision movements in response to barely perceptible signals from its rider
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This is a sport involving the execution of precise movements by a trained horse in response to barely perceptible signals from its rider. The word dressage means “training” in French. Particularly important are the animal’s pace and bearing in performing walks, trots, canters, and more specialized maneuvers. Training is divided into the elementary campagne and the advanced haute école. Dressage competitions have been included in the Olympic Games since 1912. Riders compete as individuals and in teams.
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The BFFs attended an equestrian team dressage event in style, each donning matching riding helmets, jackets, white pants and coordinated sunglasses.
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Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Multi-Channel Storytelling and Consistent Presence By involving Snoop in multiple aspects of the Olympics (swimming with Phelps, breakdancing, attending dressage with Martha Stewart), NBC created a consistent narrative where Snoop became a recurring figure across different Olympic moments.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In the studio, Snoop told Olympics anchor Mike Tirico that dressage has become one of his favorite sports.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
Decked out for dressage and escargot with his pal Martha Stewart.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Multi-Channel Storytelling and Consistent Presence By involving Snoop in multiple aspects of the Olympics (swimming with Phelps, breakdancing, attending dressage with Martha Stewart), NBC created a consistent narrative where Snoop became a recurring figure across different Olympic moments.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In the studio, Snoop told Olympics anchor Mike Tirico that dressage has become one of his favorite sports.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
Decked out for dressage and escargot with his pal Martha Stewart.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Dressage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressage. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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