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equitation
[ ek-wi-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or art of riding on horseback.
equitation
/ ˌɛɪˈٱɪʃə /
noun
- the study and practice of riding and horsemanship
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of equitation1
1555–65; < Latin ܾپō- (stem of ܾپō ), equivalent to ܾ ( us ) (past participle of ܾ to ride) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of equitation1
C16: from Latin ܾپō, from ܾ 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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