Dressage, by definition, is simply training the horse.? Correct dressage training increases awareness and is beneficial for any horse, any rider and any breed.? In dressage training, the natural movements that the horse can make on his own are trained to be more balanced, supple, and obedient.? In dressage competition, these natural movements are repeated as exercises in the ring, and scored to give riders a gauge for the quality of their performances.??