Popularly known as “horse dancing,” dressage involves riders directing their horses to perform a series of moves, including pirouettes, that are thought to have military origins.
This year the sport has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Last week, a video emerged of a star rider whipping a horse repeatedly during training.
Dressage isn’t meant to be about forcing horses to perform; it should be a showcase for how riders and their steeds can come together.
And despite requiring a huge amount of practice and strength, it’s meant to look effortless.
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