Faces Of
DRESSAGE Often referred to as “dancing with horses” or “horse ballet,” the equestrian sport of dressage celebrates the blending of rider and horse in perfect unity. Translated literally, “dressage” means training, and top professional riders train for years to achieve success. The ease and grace in which the horse and rider make their way around the arena can leave you breathless. Dressage competition in Wellington, home of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, is among the best in the world. If you haven’t been to a dressage show, make plans to go — especially one of the amazing musical freestyle events highlighted during “Friday Night Stars” at the AGDF. In this issue, our Faces of Dressage feature section celebrates some of the top national and international dressage riders competing in Wellington this season.
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