equitation

American  

[ek-wi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk wɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or art of riding on horseback.

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equitation British  

/ ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the study and practice of riding and horsemanship

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Etymology

Origin of equitation

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

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2020

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

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2019

While his wife is writing for the press "on horses and equitation," Powell's career as a largely unread novelist goes nowhere.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

All this was accomplished, before his antagonist could turn to attack him; and the sang froid exhibited in the act, along with the graceful equitation, completely restored the confidence of his supporters.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne