equestrian

Connected with riding horses or the people who ride them.

• She enjoys equestrian sports.
• The school offers equestrian training for beginners.
• Several equestrian events were cancelled because of rain.

Common phrases: equestrian sport, equestrian skills, equestrian centre

Showing a person riding a horse, especially in a statue or painting.

• An equestrian statue stands in the square.
• The artist painted an equestrian portrait of the king.
• They restored the bronze equestrian monument last year.

Common phrases: equestrian statue, equestrian portrait, equestrian monument

Riding or sitting on a horse.

• Equestrian guards led the parade.
• The painting shows an equestrian soldier crossing a bridge.
• An equestrian messenger approached the castle gates.

Similar words: mounted

Common phrases: equestrian soldiers, equestrian guards

A person who rides horses, especially as a sport.

• She is a skilled equestrian.
• The equestrian checked his saddle before riding.
• Several equestrians competed in the jumping event.

Similar words: horse rider, rider

Common phrases: skilled equestrian, professional equestrian, young equestrian