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equitation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | horseback riding, riding |
| Type of | sport, athletics |
| Has types | equestrian sport, pony-trekking |
Examples of equitation
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He received a 1st place and 2nd place ribbon over fences, as well as a 3rd in equitation.
From the stltoday.com
Teaching beginning equitation to the student jockeys was another matter.
From the kentucky.com
Next semester she will take a basic equitation class in which she will work with horses.
From the courier-journal.com
It is also a test of equitation, proving that the rider can quietly move with the horse.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Competitors wait to participate in an equitation event during the Altamont Fair on Thursday.
From the timesunion.com
They are working hard to make sure their horses are fit and practicing their equitation skills.
From the tennessean.com
The equitation competition was intense for the 200 riders, all younger than 18 and hailing from around the country.
From the kentucky.com
Cambria Kissell set the tone by scoring a meet-high 87 in equitation over fences to earn MVP honors in the discipline.
From the fresnobee.com
Some advertise English equitation and jumping as their specialty, while others, like A Ranch 394, concentrate on Western riding.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Riding: the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
- Equitation refers 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. ...
- English (Hunt Seat Equitation) classes in which the rider, not the horse, is judged. The rider must demonstrate good seat and hands, and sufficient management of the horse to perform the required pattern.
- When we learn to keep our backs straight, shoulders tall, heels down and a straight line from our elbow to the bit (among other things!), that is called equitation. In equitation classes at shows, the style of the rider as well as the accuracy and effectiveness of their aids is judged.
- Judges the rider's form and use of aids.
- Refers to a class of English riding in which the rider is judged on maintaing correct riding position and controling the horse.
- The ability to keep a smile on your face and proper posture while your horse tries to prance, shy and buck his way around a show ring.
- The art of riding horses and horsemanship. In horse shows, the rider is being judged rather than the horse. Their command of the horse and their elegance in the saddle are evaluated.
- The act or art of riding on horseback
