equitation

[ek-wi-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or art of riding on horseback.

equitation

/ ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the study and practice of riding and horsemanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitation¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitation¹

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

Example Sentences

In modern equitation, the process is something more like recalibration, convincing a horse that you run the show.

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The girls are bright and independent, and enrolled in online school so they can compete in both show jumping and equitation, a division in which riders are judged on their form.

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Yes, Billy Joel had also been spotted watching an equitation class on family day, Mr. Robbins said.

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While dressage focuses on the horse-rider team, equitation is judged more on the rider’s skill than the horse’s performance.

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He knew enough about equitation to realize she was showing off.

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