It is true that when talented horses and riders compete, you will see a kind of beauty and poise that reminds you of top notch figure skating or gymnastics, and there may be moments when you think, "This has become an art; it is like ballet." As one dressage judge says, "You can hear the angels singing." But the sport of dressage has a far wider range than just angels singing.

Exerpted from Dressage... The Training Aid, The Sport, The Art compiled by the Ottawa Area Dressage Group of CADORA