Horses, riders perform intricate dance in Del Mar

Patti Brewer of Portland, Oregon, competes in dressage competition during "The Dressage Affair" put on by the The San Diego Chapter of the California Dressage Society Thursday at the Del Mar Horsepark. In dressage, horses execute complex maneuvers in response to barely perceptible movements of the rider's hands, legs and weight. Riders from across the western states and Canada and 180 horses are participating. <br><small><B>BILL WECHTER </B>Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= bill wechter/Patti Brewer of Portland, Oregon, competes in dressage competition during "The Dressage Affair" put on by the The San Diego Chapter of the California Dressage Society Thursday at the Del Mar Horsepark. In dressage, horses execute complex maneuvers in response to barely perceptible movements of the rider's hands, legs and weight. Riders from across the western states and Canada and 180 horses are participating. " target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">