Main Entry: ¹eques·tri·an

Pronunciation: \i-ˈkwes-trē-ən\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin equestr-, equester of a horseman, from eques horseman, from equus horse — more at equine

Date: circa 1681

1 a : of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding <equestrian Olympic events> b archaic : riding on horseback : mounted c : representing a person on horseback
2 : of, relating to, or composed of knights