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equestrian Definition

eques·trian (ē kwes′trē ən, i-)

adjective

  1. of horses, horsemen, horseback riding, or horsemanship
  2. depicting a person on horseback an equestrian statue
    1. of the ancient Roman equites
    2. of or made up of knights

Etymology: < L equestris (< eques, horseman < equus, horse: see hippo-) + -an

noun

a rider on horseback, esp. one performing acrobatics on horseback, as in a circus

equestrian Related Forms

eques′·tri·an·ism′ noun

equestrian Usage Examples

Possessives

year: In addition to the top class competition, the show offers a majestic line-up of displays and entertainment at this year's equestrian spectacular.

Converse of object

  • include: However, it offers scope for a variety of uses including equestrian.
  • motorise: This will include all user groups motorized, equestrian, walkers and people with disabilities.

Adjective modifier

  • British: I would like to ask the President whether he would welcome British equestrians to join French hunts.
  • other: They are also looking at bringing in other equestrian and countryside activities for all the family to enjoy.
  • blind: They challenged me and made me realize that my potential as a blind equestrian lies beyond being given pony rides.

Modifies a noun

  • statue: The naked lady astride her horse is one of the very few equestrian statues outside London to have a Grade ll listing.
  • fencing: Faster, lighter, easier and safer Lamma show 2004/2005 winner Models available for equestrian fencing.
  • pursuit: Finally, you could head over the border into Wales for more equestrian pursuits.
  • portrait: On the wall is the equestrian portrait of Napoleon by David.
  • sport: An advisory group has also been created to look into how a lasting legacy can be left for equestrian sports by the 2012 games.
  • pasture: Closer to the settlements there are small areas of equestrian pasture.

Noun used with modifier

  • bronze: A bronze equestrian statue in front of the Castle in honor of Field-Marshall Viscount Combermere erected.
  • thing: While all things equestrian make up the bulk of his work he has been known to tackle some unusual and challenging commissions.
  • everything: Specialist stores sell everything equestrian: saddles, harnesses and superb boots.
  • anything: Your Horse Magazine Your Horse magazine is a high quality glossy magazine dealing with anything equestrian.