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equitation
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Equitation \Eq`ui*ta"tion\, n. [L. equitatio, fr. equitare: cf. F. ['e]quitation.] A riding, or the act of riding, on horseback; horsemanship.
The pretender to equitation mounted.
--W. Irving.
Wiktionary
n. The art, practice or act of riding a horse; horsemanship.
WordNet
n. riding a horse as a sport [syn: riding, horseback riding]
Wikipedia
Equitation is the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship.
More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider's position while mounted, and encompasses a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated. Such classes go by different names, depending on region, including equitation classes, rider classes, or horsemanship classes. Judging criteria covers the rider's performance and control of the horse, use of riding aids, proper attire, correct form, and usually factor in rider poise and the cleanliness and polish of horse, rider and equipment. The performance of the horse is not judged per se, but a poorly performing horse is considered to reflect the ability of the rider. Equitation classes occur in the Hunt seat, Saddle seat, Dressage, and Western disciplines. A good equitation rider is always in balance with the horse, maintains a correct position in every gait, movement, or over a fence, and possesses a commanding, but relaxed, presence, able to direct the horse with nearly invisible aids.
In the United States, the largest organizer of equestrian competitions is the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The organization offers equitation classes at its recognized shows, including those in hunt seat, dressage seat, saddle seat, and Western.
Usage examples of "equitation".
Her afternoons were given over to Master Alberich in self-defense class, equitation with Herald Keren, and, of course, in building her bond with Rolan.
It was partially because of that that the Circle had assigned the twins to teaching full-time at the Collegium when the advance of middle years made it time to think of caking them from field duty (although the primary reasons were that they were experts in their areas—Keren with equitation and Teren for his talents in dealing with children and true gift for teaching).
It was partially because of that that the Circle had assigned the twins to teaching full-time at the Collegium when the advance of middle years made it time to think of caking them from field duty (although the primary reasons were that they were experts in their areas Keren with equitation and Teren for his talents in dealing with children and true gift for teaching).
He was already in enough trouble with Ike for taking his daily equitation in the company of SS Colonel von Wangenheim.
Since arriving in Bad Toelz in late May, Patton had taken his daily equitation in the company of his groom, one Baron von Wangenheim.
I'll demonstrate how to bridle a horse and then I suggest that you get your first lesson in equitation by riding the animals bareback to the river.
Before he realized it Ken was mounted again and Ben, riding beside him, patiently explained the elements of equitation just as if falling off a horse was an everyday occurrence.
I’ll demonstrate how to bridle a horse and then I suggest that you get your first lesson in equitation by riding the animals bareback to the river.