What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horse moves long time after groom (8)" mean?

The definition is "groom". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRESS (synonym="DRESS") + AGE (synonym="AGE") = DRESSAGE; definition: "Horse moves" The answer is DRESSAGE.

Horse moves long time after groom (8)

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