Equestrian
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or involving horses or horseback riding.
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
Relating to or involving horseback riding.
She is a talented equestrian athlete, competing in dressage.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a horse show! Anything having to do with horses and riding, like the sport itself or even a class of people who ride horses, is equestrian. It’s like saying 'horse-related'.
👶 For kids: About horses and riding them!
More Examples
The equestrian statue in the town square depicts a historical figure on horseback.
Equestrian skills have been practiced for centuries by many cultures.
How It's Used
"The equestrian events at the Olympics showcase skilled riders and horses."
"Roman equestrian orders were a class of wealthy citizens who were not senators."
A rider or performer on horseback; or a person skilled in riding horses.
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
A rider or performer on horseback.
The skilled equestrian guided the horse through the difficult course.
💡 Simply: An equestrian is basically someone who's really good at riding horses. They could be a professional show jumper, a polo player, or just someone who loves riding for fun! It's like calling someone a 'horse expert'.
👶 For kids: Someone who rides horses really well!
More Examples
The equestrian's performance was graceful and impressive.
Many equestrians train their horses from a young age.
How It's Used
"The equestrian demonstrated exceptional skill during the jumping competition."
"In ancient Rome, equestrians were a class of citizens."
From Latin *equester* 'of a horseman', from *eques* 'horseman', from *equus* 'horse'.
Historically, the term 'equestrian' was used in ancient Rome to denote a class of citizens who were wealthy enough to own a horse for military service.
Memory tip
Think of 'equus', the Latin word for horse, to remember the root of the word.