equitation

noun

eq·​ui·​ta·​tion ˌe-kwə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce equitation (audio)
: the act or art of riding on horseback

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Tickled Pink Memorabilia Mall in Louisville. nuts & bolts: Home for the horses Owner: Jo Cornell, who is a saddle seat equitation instructor. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024 The Fieldstone clients took part in carriage driving through an obstacle course, as well as trail riding, equitation, and futures and dressage with progressively difficult maneuvers. — cleveland, 11 July 2023

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Etymology

Middle French, from Latin equitation-, equitatio, from equitare to ride on horseback, from equit-, eques horseman, from equus horse

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of equitation was in 1562

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equitation

noun
eq·​ui·​ta·​tion ˌek-wə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce equitation (audio)
: the action or art of riding on horseback
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