equestrian

American  

[ih-kwes-tree-uhn] / ɪˈkwɛs tri ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to horseback riding or horseback riders.

   equestrian skill.

2. mounted on horseback.

   equestrian knights.

3. representing a person mounted on a horse.

   an equestrian statue.

4. pertaining to or composed of knights or mounted warriors.

   an equestrian code of honor.

5. of or relating to the ancient Roman equites.

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noun

1. a person who rides horses.

equestrian British  

/ ɪˈkwɛstrɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to horses and riding

2. on horseback; mounted

3. depicting or representing a person on horseback

   an equestrian statue

4. of, relating to, or composed of Roman equites

5. of, relating to, or composed of knights, esp the imperial free knights of the Holy Roman Empire

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noun

1. a person skilled in riding and horsemanship

Other Word Forms

• equestrianism noun
• nonequestrian adjective
• unequestrian adjective

Etymology

Origin of equestrian

1650–60; < Latin equestri ( s ) (compare eques horseman) + -an

Example Sentences

Empty-nesters and former rodeo competitors are selling the compound, which includes several barns and an indoor equestrian facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Buyers are drawn to the privacy, large lot sizes and proximity to golf and equestrian facilities, said Meza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It comes with horses, barns, and equestrian trails.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The property spans more than 8,600 square feet and is made up of a main residence, guesthouse, pool house, and a five-stall barn complete with a tack room and a private equestrian arena.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

It wasn’t like we had an equestrian program or anything.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green