equestrian

adjective
UK: /ɪˈkwestriən/
US: /ɪˈkwestriən/

  1. Relating to horses or riding horses.

    1. The equestrian event was the highlight of the show.
    2. She developed equestrian skills at a young age riding every weekend.

Synonyms

horseman rider horsewoman
equestrian noun

  1. A person who rides horses, especially as a hobby or sport.

    1. The equestrian guided the horse around the ring.
    2. The equestrian demonstrated great skill during the complex dressage routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "equestrian" is /ɪˈkwestriən/ in British English and /ɪˈkwestriən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equestrian": horseman, rider, horsewoman.

Example usage of "equestrian": "The equestrian event was the highlight of the show.". More examples on the page.