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équitation

horse riding, equestrian sport

noun eh-kee-tah-SYON Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Origin: Latin equitatio, riding

Usage Note

Équitation is the formal term for horse riding as a sport or discipline, encompassing dressage, show jumping, and recreational riding. It is taught in centres équestres (equestrian centres). The adjective équestre means equestrian, as in statue équestre (equestrian statue). France has a strong equestrian tradition, with riding schools operating under the Fédération Française d'Équitation.

Examples

"Elle prend des cours d'équitation depuis ses dix ans."

Natural Translation

She has been taking riding lessons since she was ten.

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