"Definitely yes!" says Colonel Christian Carde, former Chief Equerry of the famous Cadre Noir at the École Nationale d'Équitation in Saumur, France. Since the Italian Renaissance, renowned riding masters from various European countries have left their mark on dressage before it became an Olympic sport in the early 20th century. Consequently, international dressage has developed rapidly and is now characterized by strong commercialization and competitiveness. A good balance between competitive riding and the art of riding has increasingly been lost, leading to criticism that the sport is no longer horse-friendly and incompatible with equestrian art. However, a horse-friendly education, practiced equestrian art, and respect for the living being of the horse are essential for the future of any equestrian discipline. Following an introduction to classical riding...