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equitation

[ ek-wi-tey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or art of riding on horseback.


equitation

/ ˌɛ°ì·Éɪˈ³Ù±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the study and practice of riding and horsemanship
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of equitation1

1555–65; < Latin ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå³Ù¾±Å ), equivalent to ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå³Ù ( us ) (past participle of ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå°ù±ð to ride) + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of equitation1

C16: from Latin ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå³Ù¾±Å, from ±ð±ç³Ü¾±³ÙÄå°ù±ð to ride, from equus horse
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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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