Dressage

An equestrian discipline cultivating the harmony, suppleness and obedience of the horse through a precise sequence of movements ridden within an enclosed arena. The horse and rider combination is judged on lightness, regularity and the apparent ease of its transitions. An Olympic sport, dressage demands years of training. High-end equestrian resorts and country clubs offer lessons and demonstrations, sometimes staged in purpose-built covered arenas for the benefit of guests.