Dressage is a form of horse riding that is performed in exhibition and competition, as well as an art sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery. It is a way of training and riding horses, and the actual word "dressage" is French and evolved from the verb "dresseur" meaning to train. Dressage is one of the three Olympic equestrian sports, along with eventing and showjumping. The purpose of dressage is to develop a harmonious and fluid moving horse that performs from almost imperceptible signals from the rider. Dressage tests are the formalized sequence of a number of dressage movements used in competition, and horses and riders are judged against a common standard, rather than having their performance scored relative to the other competitors. Dressage movements are like ballet on horseback, and the horse and rider work together to perform movements that seem effortless and that flow gracefully from one to the next. Dressage is a team sport, so as much as the focus is on the horses training and getting it in balance to improve its posture and strength, riders should also work on their own suppleness, stamina, and stability. Dressage is the foundation of most horse riding disciplines, and it is the basic training of aids, and all horses can benefit from a foundation of dressage training. Dressage is not cruel to horses, and the point of dressage is to demonstrate harmony and trust between horse and rider, which is achieved using correct, gentle training.