equitation

[ ek-wi-tey-shuhn ]

/ ˌɛk wɪˈteɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or art of riding on horseback.

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Origin of equitation

1555–65; <Latin equitātiōn- (stem of equitātiō), equivalent to equitāt(us) (past participle of equitāre to ride) + -iōn--ion

Words nearby equitation

equirotal, equisetoid, equisetum, equitable, equitant, equitation, equites, equities, equitoxic, equity, equity capital

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How to use equitation in a sentence

And any mode of equitation, from the far inferior wealth of ancient times, implied wealth.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 (2 vols)|Thomas De Quincey
Unfortunately the history of equitation is a very obscure subject.
The Heroic Age|H. Munro Chadwick
When Dale clamoured for a rocking-horse, she found that the articles of association did not provide for imaginative equitation.
Simon the Jester|William J. Locke
On that particular occasion he was presented with the prize for equitation, of which he was very proud.
The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon|Jos Maria Gordon

In a former work of mine on equitation, I made repeated mention of a hunter I once possessed, called Pleader.
Riding for Ladies|Mrs. Power O'Donoghue

British Dictionary definitions for equitation

equitation

/ (ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃən) /

noun

the study and practice of riding and horsemanship

Word Origin for equitation

C16: from Latin equitātiō, from equitāre to ride, from equus horse

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