EQUITATION

riding, horseback riding, equitation

(noun) the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

equitation (usually uncountable, plural equitations)

The art, practice or act of riding a horse; horsemanship.

Source: Wiktionary


Eq`ui*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. equitatio, fr. equitare: cf. F. équitation.]

Definition: A riding, or the act of riding, on horseback; horsemanship. The pretender to equitation mounted. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CITYSCAPE

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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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