Meaning & use

Equestrian

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relating to horseback riding or horse riders.

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She competed in the equestrian events at the summer games.

The estate includes stables and an equestrian training ring.

A note on using this word

From Latin "equester," derived from "equus," meaning horse.

Words with a similar meaning

horse riding

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Another way to use it

2. noun

a person who rides horses, especially skillfully.

The equestrian guided her horse smoothly over each jump.

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