equitation

/ˈɛkwəˌteɪʃən/

Other forms: equitations

Definitions of equitation

1. noun

   the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
   synonyms: horseback riding, riding

   types:

   equestrian sport

   a sport that tests horsemanship

   pony-trekking

   a sport in which people ride across country on ponies

   dressage

   maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider

   showjumping, stadium jumping

   riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles

   cross-country jumping, cross-country riding

   riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship

   three-day event

   an equestrian competition; the first day is dressage; the second is cross-country jumping; the third is stadium jumping

   type of:

   athletics, sport

   an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition