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    What Olympic equestrian event has a name that is French for 'training'?

    Question #64107. Asked by pocketbookdiva.

    chdi

    dressage

    Mar 31 06, 8:12 AM
    xfacilitatorx

    dres·sage (dr-säzh, dr-)
    n.

    The guiding of a horse through a series of complex maneuvers by slight movements of the rider's hands, legs, and weight.

    [French, preparation, training, dressage, from dresser, to set up, arrange, train, from Old French drecier, to set up, arrange. See dress.]

    http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=dressage

    Mar 31 06, 11:31 AM

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