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Equestrian comes from equus, Latin for "horse". Old statues of military heroes, like the famous one of General Sherman on New York's Fifth Avenue, are frequently equestrian. In these sculptures the man always sits nobly upright on a horse, but the horse's stance varies; depending on whether the rider was killed in battle or survived, was victorious or defeated, the horse traditionally stands with four, three, or two hooves on the ground. Equestrian statues have been popular through the centuries, because until the 20th century almost every officer in Europe and America was trained in equestrian skills and combat.
Examples of equestrian in a Sentence
Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The equestrian event in July 2018 fell just two months after their royal wedding.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Various aesthetic details celebrate the maison’s equestrian heritage, including the Arabic numerals of the hours-minutes display, which are inclined to evoke a galloping horse, and, at 6 o’clock, minute repeater hammers sculpted in the shape of horses.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Sure, there are plenty of cattle farms and equestrian ranches, but one scenic place that has jumped onto the real estate market in the stunning Somis, California, for $7.35 million has out done all those places in terms of tiny animals.
—Tj MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Reporters avidly covered the organization’s couriers—young women who volunteered to assist the equestrian health care providers by performing a wide range of tasks, including transporting messages.
—Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
On the album cover, the striking horse points to the importance of equestrian culture not just out West but also in major Southern cities like Houston, Texas.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
On Saturday, the 27-year-old daughter of billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates shared an adorable photo of herself showing her 1-year-old daughter a look at a riding area at an equestrian event.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
If an operator was not found, the fair board warned at the time that the equestrian center would be closed.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 29 Mar. 2024
Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
The youngest sister, a fashion designer and equestrian, is the only one who's a part of the royal family today and was given the title Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
Then with her relationship out in the open, Hadid took on the role of supportive girlfriend while Banuelos — an accomplished equestrian — competed at The American Performance Horseman by Teton Ridge in March.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Simple to navigate, the loop is ideal for families and larger groups, though keep in mind that hikers will share the trail with cyclists and equestrians, too.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
In 1998, Moon anointed Preston, today his oldest surviving son and a former Olympic equestrian, vice-president of FFWPUI.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Nassar, 33, is an Olympic equestrian who previously competed at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Vera was an active sportswoman and equestrian who ran in aristocratic circles, becoming a valuable associate of Chanel’s.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
For equestrians, there’s a brand-new wooden barn that, despite being built recently, looks like it’s been there for decades.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024
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“Equestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equestrian. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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equestrian
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