At the Olympics, dressage riders lead horses through complicated routines set to disco beats, 80s jams, classical and everything in between. The music is meant to highlight the horse's best qualities.

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While most people can appreciate the grace and athleticism of ballet, dressage – the precision art of horse riding and training – remains a puzzling spectacle to all but a few.

The horse, ridden by five-time Olympian Steffan Peters (USA), waltzed in perfect time to an upbeat electronic mix created by musician Taylor Kade at the Olympic Equestrian Park in Tokyo on July 28.

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The main dressage competitions begin on July 30, and that star musical turn is scheduled for Aug. 4. The horse whipping scandal forced Charlotte Dujardin, a top rider on the British team, to withdraw.