EQUESTRIAN E*ques"tri*an, a. Etym: [L. equester, from eques horseman, fr. equus horse: cf. F. équestre. See Equine.]
1. Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.
2. Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue. An equestrian lady appeared upon the plains. Spectator.
3. Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order. Burke.
EQUESTRIAN
E*ques"tri*an, n.
Defn: One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
EQUESTRIANISM
E*ques"tri*an*ism, n.
Defn: The art of riding on horseback; performance on horseback; horsemanship; as, feats equestrianism.
EQUESTRIENNE E*ques"tri*enne`, n. Etym: [Formed after analogy of the French language.]
Defn: A woman skilled in equestrianism; a horsewoman.