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Grand Prix de Dressage

equestrian event
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The Grand Prix de Dressage is an equestrian event that has been part of the Olympic Games since 1912. Dressage, a French word meaning "training," involves a horse executing precise movements in response to subtle rider signals.1

In the Grand Prix de Dressage, riders and horses perform various gaits, including the walk, trot, and canter, along with specific dressage figures and movements. Judges score each movement on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being excellent and 1 being very poor. Riders are also evaluated on their position. Competitions are held for both individual riders and teams.21

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