Definition of equitation in English:
equitation
noun ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌɛkwəˈteɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounformal The art and practice of horsemanship and horse riding.
Example sentencesExamples
- She contested competitions and gained experience in general riding, equitation, show jumping, one-day events, cross country, stable management, riding and teaching.
- Athletes from six counties will be participating in the equestrian competition, and events include trailriding, equitation and dressage.
- Her performance in equitation earned her a silver and in the working trails she won a bronze.
- I like the tangible reward of a blue ribbon after I've subjected myself to the torture of riding without stirrups in an equitation class.
- Her show achievements include numerous regional championships in stock seat equitation and regional reserves in horsemanship and showmanship.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from French équitation or Latin equitatio(n-), from equitare 'ride a horse', from eques, equit- 'horseman' (from equus 'horse').
Definition of equitation in US English:
equitation
nounˌekwəˈtāSH(ə)nˌɛkwəˈteɪʃ(ə)n
formal The art and practice of horsemanship and horse riding.
Example sentencesExamples
- Athletes from six counties will be participating in the equestrian competition, and events include trailriding, equitation and dressage.
- Her show achievements include numerous regional championships in stock seat equitation and regional reserves in horsemanship and showmanship.
- Her performance in equitation earned her a silver and in the working trails she won a bronze.
- I like the tangible reward of a blue ribbon after I've subjected myself to the torture of riding without stirrups in an equitation class.
- She contested competitions and gained experience in general riding, equitation, show jumping, one-day events, cross country, stable management, riding and teaching.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from French équitation or Latin equitatio(n-), from equitare ‘ride a horse’, from eques, equit- ‘horseman’ (from equus ‘horse’).