equitation

In modern equitation, the process is something more like recalibration, convincing a horse that you run the show.

The girls are bright and independent, and enrolled in online school so they can compete in both show jumping and equitation, a division in which riders are judged on their form.

Yes, Billy Joel had also been spotted watching an equitation class on family day, Mr. Robbins said.

While dressage focuses on the horse-rider team, equitation is judged more on the rider’s skill than the horse’s performance.

He knew enough about equitation to realize she was showing off.