equitation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
    riding; horseback riding.

WordNet

Eq`ui*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. equitatio, fr. equitare: cf. F. équitation.
Definitions
  1. A riding, or the act of riding, on horseback; horsemanship.
    The pretender to equitation mounted. W. Irving.

Webster 1913