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equestrianism

equestrianism

6.5
A sport and skill for riding, training, and caring for horses
  • noun
  • /ɪˈkwɛstriənɪzəm/
translation icon : equitación
  • Equestrianism requires dedication, as riders must train both themselves and their horses.

Thus it was an adjunct military art, a peacetime discipline akin to fencing and equestrianism.

Examples

  • At 16, he moved with his father, now a marquis, to Paris, where he was educated in classical philosophy, equestrianism, and swordsmanship.

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  • Many young people are drawn to equestrianism because of their love for horses.

  • She excelled in equestrianism, winning several competitions for her riding skills.

Synonyms

riding
vsequestrianism
97 1.0

Sitting on and controlling a horse while it moves

includes training, handling, and care beyond the basic mounted activity
horseback riding
vsequestrianism
23 2.7

An activity of sitting on a horse while it moves for sport or pleasure

includes training and animal care beyond just the sporting activity
horsemanship
vsequestrianism
3 5.9

Skill in riding, handling, and training horses

includes care and sport as part of a wider practice
equitation
vsequestrianism
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A skill for riding a horse, often as a sport

covers riding plus training and caring beyond sport alone

Surface Forms

equestrianism singular

Morphology

equestrianism = equestrian (transparent) = equestrian + ism

The noun is formed by the regular suffix '-ism' from 'equestrian' to mean the practice or system related to horse riding, a derivation predictable to learners who know 'equestrian'.

Etymology

The word equestrianism comes from the Latin roots eques ('horseman') and equus ('horse'), so think of a rider on a horse. That's why equestrianism means the skill and sport of riding, training, and caring for horses.