equitation
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wɪˈteɪ noun
the act or art of riding on horseback.
Origin:
1555–65; < Latin equitātiōn- (stem of equitātiō), equivalent to equitāt(us) (past participle of equitāre to ride) + -iōn- -ion
1555–65; < Latin equitātiōn- (stem of equitātiō), equivalent to equitāt(us) (past participle of equitāre to ride) + -iōn- -ion
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equitation (ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the study and practice of riding and horsemanship | |
| [C16: from Latin equitātiō, from equitāre to ride, from equus horse] | |
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Equitation
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example sentences
Shredded tires are also used as mulch around playground equipment and footing in equitation centers.
She rides for two hours every morning and compete in the hunt seat equitation and jumping division.
They have but one mode of equitation, and this of the stage.
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