equestrian

[ih-kwes-tree-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to horseback riding or horseback riders.

   equestrian skill.

2. mounted on horseback.

   equestrian knights.

3. representing a person mounted on a horse.

   an equestrian statue.

4. pertaining to or composed of knights or mounted warriors.

   an equestrian code of honor.

5. of or relating to the ancient Roman equites.

noun

1. a person who rides horses.

equestrian

/ ɪˈkwɛstrɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to horses and riding

2. on horseback; mounted

3. depicting or representing a person on horseback

   an equestrian statue

4. of, relating to, or composed of Roman equites

5. of, relating to, or composed of knights, esp the imperial free knights of the Holy Roman Empire

noun

1. a person skilled in riding and horsemanship

Other Word Forms

• equestrianism noun
• nonequestrian adjective
• unequestrian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equestrian¹

1650–60; < Latin equestri ( s ) (compare eques horseman) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of equestrian¹

C17: from Latin equestris, from eques horseman, knight, from equus horse

Example Sentences

A council spokesman said it welcomed any viable proposals to take over the "defunct" equestrian centre.

From BBC

A third group discusses the merits of using a “nose band,” a leash technique inspired by equestrian tack.

From Los Angeles Times

The Robert Taylor Ranch, a massive equestrian estate sprawled in the hills of Brentwood, is hitting the market for $70 million.

From Los Angeles Times

Residents of the equestrian community gathered on horseback — an American flag draped over one rider’s shoulders — in cars and on foot for the more than three-mile trek to City Hall under an unrelenting sun.

From Los Angeles Times

Their mission goes beyond the saddle — they’re about preserving tradition, building cultural bridges and creating a more inclusive future for the next generation of equestrians.

From Los Angeles Times