Equitation

/ˌekwɪˈteɪʃn/

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Used specifically for discussing the ability to ride horses, not other activities.

The equestrian center offers courses to improve your equitation.

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Implies knowledge of techniques and forms, not just the act of being on a horse.

She's taking equitation lessons to master different riding styles.

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A formal word often used in professional or sporting contexts rather than casual conversation.

Participants are judged on their equitation and control of the horse.

Horsemanship

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